Leah Wong
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Sustainable design continues to gain popularity
New technologies and a better understanding of green construction are changing the sustainable design process in Ontario, according to industry experts.
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Privately owned public spaces in Toronto
As density increases in cities and land for new parks becomes scarce, areas including Toronto are now looking to privately owned public spaces.
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Tech sector driving growth in Waterloo
The tech sector is driving growth in Waterloo region. To manage a growing population, the area is looking to increase density and expand transit.
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Toronto 2030 District aims to cut energy use
The new Toronto 2030 District program aims to meet the energy and emission reduction targets that are outlined in Architecture 2030.
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Building features that promote biking to work
In order to promote biking to work among tenants, property owners and managers should ensure secure bicycle parking, changing room and showers.
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The benefits of urban parks
The economic and environmental benefits of urban parks are many. But as demand for land rises, cities must be creative when building new spaces.
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Systems to improve stormwater management
Buildings can use different systems to improve stormwater management, thereby lessening the burden on the municipal drainage system.
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Preparing for medical emergencies
Property managers should have thorough procedures in place in order to effectively deal with any medical emergencies that may happen on site.
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The changing needs of suburban development
Experts say that suburban developments must start increasing density to pay for growth and meet residents' demands.
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LEED v4 updates look at life cycle analysis
The recent LEED v4 update places new focus on conducting a life cycle analysis of an entire building.
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Creating high-performance curtain walls
Curtain walls performance can be increased by evaluating the system as a whole, rather than looking at the performance of each component.
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Using knockout panels to create flexible units
Knockout panels in condos can allow smaller units to adapt to occupants' changing needs.
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Integrated solar cells offer design-savvy solution
Building integrated photovoltaics offer a more flexible energy efficiency option than traditional solar panels.
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Smoke-free entrances becoming the norm
Toronto is looking at banning smoking from public building entrances. But it certainly isn't the first jurisdiction in the country to consider butting out.
