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Lofty goals

Times Group recognized as a green leader by practising what it preaches Every successful movement needs a leader and Times Group fits that bill with environmental stewardship across the Greater Toronto....

A secret place

The Grotto Sauna is a feat of old-world craftsmanship and new-world sustainability There’s something striking and arresting – and in this case, mysterious – about the all-wood Grotto Sauna. All we know....

A taste of Spain

The ‘wood dances’ in the visionary art nouveau design featured at Bar Raval Some might go to a bar to get a relaxing drink after work. But at Bar Raval, Toronto’s pintxos....

Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata

By Sarah Hicks, Ontario Wood WORKS! Construction of the Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata (RRCK), in the in the north-western part of the City of Ottawa, fulfilled a long-standing need for....

The Sky’s the Limit – Wood you believe it?!

By Natalie Tarini Communication Manager and Canadian Wood Council Secretary Wood Innovation and Design Center Photograph by: Ema Peter, Courtesy of Michael Green Architecture, Vancouver BC When we’re young, we’re encouraged to dream big.....

Why a wood house is a good house

The folks at Confederation Log & Timber Frame know all about the many green benefits First, let’s clear up one misconception about log homes – they are definitely not bad for....

Attention to detail

Polar Bear Water Source Heat Pump takes geothermal installations to another level Dennis Campbell spotted an opportunity to help retrofit a central Toronto building – and he took that opportunity and....

A greater green vision

Strashin’s 501 Alliance – a new hub for technology in the heart of Toronto Elliot Strashin plans in greater shades of green. Not only is his company renovating an existing commercial building....

The finest quality

Dellfina Homes best of the best in customized sustainable environments For 25 years, John Custodio kept his nose to the grindstone, working for large companies in the Toronto-area building industry. That all....