Green, futuristic Chaoyang Park Plaza breaks ground in Bejing
From the architectural firm behind Absolute Towers in Mississauga – MAD – comes the news that Chaoyang Park Plaza, a realization of....
Made in Russia
Energy-efficient dome could provide disaster relief and be built on land or water
With climate change trends constantly drawing more and more attention around the world, it’s no coincidence that architects....
Safe, Strong and Sophisticated – New Construction Option to Transform Ontario Streetscapes
By Michael Giroux
A change in construction rules for midrise buildings in Ontario will not only reduce their carbon footprint through the increased use of renewable wood products, but will also....
+HOUSE: House for a client with acute environmental sensitivities
superkul inc. architect
uperkül inc | architect designed this unique home in Mulmur, Ontario for a client with allergies and acute sensitivities to dust, pollen, electromagnetic radiation and a long list....
Eco-friendly E’terra Samara Tree-house Villas
Farrow Partnership Architects
Context
Situated at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, the site currently features a 5-star eco-resort founded by a client who is committed to creating a restorative place in....
ARQUIETECTONICA
More than computers
Microsoft headquartered in standout sustainable building in Paris, France
The Microsoft brand has always been synonymous with change and innovation – and that link often goes far beyond the....
HUMBER RIVER HOSPITAL
The future of healthcare: lean, green and digital
Humber River Hospital, designed by HDR
In 2008 the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) approved funding for Humber River Hospital (HRH),....
Archetype Sustainable House: Celebrating Five Years of Demonstration and Research
By Tracy Hanes and Tim Van Seters
When it was constructed at the Kortright Conservation Centre in 2009, the Archetype Sustainable House (ASH) was intended to be a state-of-the-art "green" abode....
Vincent Callebaut Architectures: THE FLAVOURS ORCHARD
CONSTRUCTION OF 45 PLUS-ENERGY (BEPOS) VILLAS IN A SMART GRID
KUNMING 2014, YUNNAN PROVINCE, SOUTHWEST CHINA
1. CHINA’S ECO-HIGH-TECH CITIES : TOWARDS AN ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMUNITY IN KUNMING
Stepping out of your....
LEED VS. GREEN GLOBES
LEED and Green Globes - a Comparison
By Jiri Skopek AA DIP.,OAA, MCIP, RIBA
With the sudden re-emergence of Green Globes as a recognized green building rating system, practitioners may be wondering....
