Birchcliff Urban Towns residents to benefit from geothermal heat pump system
Subterra recently broke ground on a new geothermal heat pump at Core Development Group’s Birchcliff Urban Towns development, which is currently under construction in Toronto.
8 postdoctoral fellows receive funding to expand housing research in Canada
In an effort to spur innovation with regards to housing development in Canada, the federal government has announced funding for eight postdoctoral fellows.
Passive House design may be the way of the future
The federal government recently announced funding for a new affordable rental building in Whistler that will meet Passive House standards. There will be 24 units, including four studios, 13 one-bedrooms, and seven two-bedrooms.
Canada announces funding for green retrofits in Toronto and Hamilton
In a time when green programs are being cut in the country’s most populous areas, any bit of news about funding to improve energy efficiency is welcome.
Why I like the Sidewalk Toronto housing strategy
The long weekend is behind us and I finally had a chance to sit down with Sidewalk Labs’ Master Plan for Sidewalk Toronto. All other controversies aside, I’m excited about the housing strategy.
A closer look at housing in the Sidewalk Toronto master-plan
Sidewalk Labs recently released its draft Master Innovation and Development Plan for the ambitious “smart city” project on Toronto’s east waterfront, Sidewalk Toronto. There are hundreds of pages to go through, but we took a closer look at the housing.
First-ever Passive House high-rise retrofit in Canada coming soon
Hamilton will soon be home to Canada’s first-ever residential tower retrofit that meets Passive House standards, surpassing Ontario’s building code in energy efficiency by leaps and bounds.
Skyscraper concepts that limit our impact on the environment
One architectural design competition that we like to follow is eVolo Magazine’s annual Skyscraper Competition, which challenges designers, architects, and engineers around the world to approach vertical building design in an innovative way.
Adding solar panels to your home could increase its value
Thinking of installing a solar power system? It could be more than worth it when it comes time to sell as energy efficiency becomes more and more important to homebuyers.
Sifton Properties named Ontario Green Builder at the EQ Awards!
This year’s winners of the EnerQuality Awards have been announced! When it comes to energy efficiency, green building, and sustainability in the new home building industry, the EQ Awards is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition.
