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Glimpse into a post-oil era

But Solar City Tower not expected to see the light of day for 2016 Rio Olympics By GREG McMILLAN You couldn’t say that Rafael Schmidt and his team from Zurich-based architecture and....

Dejardins unveils the tallest indoor living wall in the world

The artwork, called “The Currents”, draws inspiration from the fascinating view of the St. Lawrence River The new Desjardins building in Lévis houses the tallest interior living wall in the....

A MAD, MAD world

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....

Schooled in Sustainability: Algonquin College’s Perth Campus Meets the Gold Standard

Algonquin College’s new Perth Campus building by GRC Architects is a 4,155 m2 (44,715 ft2) facility that combined several strategies, including sustainable wood construction, to create an efficient, environmentally responsive....

Breaking away

Barbini Design Build’s luxury contemporary renovation offers the best green features By GREG McMILLAN Some builders might encourage homeowners to add one or two green elements to their houses and leave their....

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....

NET ZERO STADIUM – Castro Mello Arquitetos

  Brazil’s showcase eco-arena expected to be a centrepiece of global attention By GREG McMILLAN Watch  Copa Verde movies: https://www.yousendit.com/download/UVJpYnU5NEgzeUlYRHRVag http://copaverde.com/copaverde/ThePlan__Home.html By the time the 2016 Olympic Games are underway in Brazil, the world will know....

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