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Leading the way

Accolades for Arista Homes for its green building practices   NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA ENERGYSTAR NEW HOMEBUILDER OF THE YEAR Being true to its company philosophy is reaping ongoing benefits for Arista Homes....

Sustainable sentiments

Digram Developments and DiGreen Homes hold environmental impact in high regard It may seem like a small thing, but the fact of the matter is that the example speaks volumes about....

Wood – Renewable and Responsible Choice

Wood – a natural choice for today when considering our tomorrow by Peter Moonen National Sustainability Manager Canadian Wood Council Photography: Ema Peter (Vancouver, BC) Photo courtesy of the Wood Design & Building Awards Program In....

Forest Stewardship and Education Centre wins Environmental Design Award

Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre built to world’s strictest environmental standards By Sarah Hicks Walking through the Hollidge Tract of the York Regional Forest today it is difficult to believe....

Double duty

Unique solar installation system on brownfield site increases productivity of property The concept makes perfect sense to Bill Panagiotakopoulos and the Owner/CEO of Cardinal Group Inc. aims to share his vision....

Heartwood the Beach

Toronto’s first wood-frame condo development features character and sustainability Toronto is known as a city with a vibrant, cross-cultural population mix, but that penchant for diversity is now extending into the....

Pinnacle of energy efficiency

Owens Corning Canada and a team of 5 leading builders have partnered to build affordable net zero homes in 5 communities across Canada The future is now for net-zero housing in....

Treehouse

Up, up and away Adventurous homeowner bucks tradition with unique treehouse dwelling Photo credits JVL Photography For 20 years, the owner of a beautifully-lush, heavily-wooded Ottawa property lived in a little bungalow surrounded....

Floating paradise

Zero-impact custom portable islands can be placed anywhere in the world The age-old dream about 'having your own private island' has taken on a whole new meaning these days. Up until recently,....

Vincent Callebaut Architectures

Future watch Fantasy letter by an ‘aquanaut’ teen born at an underwater farm off the coast of South America Hi People of the Land. My name is Océane. I’m 15. I’m what....

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