Since energy use associated with the construction, maintenance and operation of buildings accounts for about one-third of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of ...

I don’t know who coined the phrase, “High-Performance Building” (HPB) but, whoever that individual was, he or she probably would be surprised how these three words are used to define several ...

The conversation around sustainability in the buildings sector has often centred on climate change, resource use, and energy efficiency. Buildings are significant contributors to global emissions, ...

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In response to the pressures of climate mitigation as well as adaptation, High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) are emerging as essential solutions in the construction sector. They address both urban and ...

Danfoss has published a report on making the buildings-energy equation sustainable. The report, which was developed with Dr. James Freihaut, a professor of architectural engineering at The ...

The Harmony Commons student residence is already turning heads at the University of Toronto Scarborough thanks to its eye-catching design and comfortable living spaces – but its biggest impact may ...

Ottawa city council approved new development standards on Wednesday after a debate that had some members voicing concerns about the municipal government worsening the sticker shock of buying a new ...