The Edelweiss House in Wakefield, Quebec, becomes Canada’s first LEED v4 certified building and the second LEED v4 Platinum certified home in the world
Ecohome’s Edelweiss House project, a passively heated,....
Sergio Galli
Rock star in both music and designing/building homes
You may have heard of Sergio Galli from his notoriety as the founding member and guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling rock group Platinum Blonde....
True to form
Soon-to-be-completed Shanghai Tower maintains lofty sustainable goals
Much has been made about the sheer magnitude of the Shanghai Tower, touted as the tallest building in China, and second-tallest skyscraper in the....
Not forgotten
SPARK-designed Beijing complex pays homage to historical textile market
To the naked eye, the unique look of the Jing Mian Xin Cheng complex in Beijing, China, might not remind anyone of....
The Ecocapsule
It’s the first truly independent micro-home
The story of the Ecocapsule began in 2008 when architectural studio NICE Architects participated in the Andes Sprout Society idea competition to design small housing....
Life lessons
By GREG McMILLAN
It’s often said that experience is the best teacher.
In the case of Matt Gilgan, the eldest son of billionaire homebuilder Peter Gilgan, of Mattamy Homes, truer words have....
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....
KINGSHORE Windows & Doors known for high-quality products and top-notch service
When it comes to windows and doors, it seems KINGSHORE Windows & Doors Inc. has all the bases covered.
“When we started KINGSHORE we wanted to build a brand that would....
GEHRY – Museum under glass
Designed by icon Frank Gehry, the Louis Vuitton Foundation marries the past with the future
There is no way around it – the much ballyhooed Louis Vuitton Foundation, a sprawling museum....
A fine line along the cutting edge
Centra Homes incorporates green features that blend newest techniques with consumer demands
Centra Homes may be a relatively “young” company, but its president has already learned a very valuable lesson –....
