Light. Air. Earth. Sun. Water. Harmony.
At the celebration to mark the unveiling of 27 Farnham Avenue in Toronto, soft-spoken Architect William Dewson made a respectful speech, thanking the owner, the....
Acoustical challenges in green buildings
Post occupancy evaluations reveal that the acoustics in sustainable commercial interiors are typically worse than that of their traditional counterparts, a deficiency the United States Green Building Council is attempting....
Installing a House
During winter on January 25, 2012, Nexterra Green Homes installed a house in North York, Ontario in just one afternoon and evening. That's right, 'installed' rather than 'built.' It was....
Rebel With a Cause
Hurtling Toward Tomorrow
Nothing is slowing him down. He may be in his late sixties but after 43 years in business, George Gronwall is still leading Applewood Air Conditioning into the....
Passive-Aggressive Home Building
There are no photovoltaic panels on the roof. There are no solar thermal panels either. But the house on the hill near Black Bank, Ontario is designed to use the....
Enbridge as a Leader in Sustainable Initiatives – Launching the Savings by Design Program
As a leader in energy efficiency, Enbridge Gas Distribution is one of the largest North American gas companies reaching over 1.9 million customers each year. It is through this leadership....
A Better Built Home Means a Healthier Lifestyle
For the community in the Yonge and Sheppard area of Toronto, 84 Norton Avenue may become a field trip destination for sustainable living. Homeowner Jason Alleyne, his wife Paula and....
