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Number one with a Bullitt Seattle office building touted as greenest commercial structure in the world

By Greg McMillan It was a daunting task – setting new global standards for environmentally-friendly design and construction – but the powers that be at the helm of Seattle, Washington’s $30-million....

Canary District Developers Pull Out all the Stops to Create unique sustainable Neighbourhood

To say no stone has been left unturned in building Toronto’s next great neighbourhood would be a grand understatement. So remember this name – Canary District. Chances are people will be....

BIONIC ARCH, A SUSTAINABLE TOWER TAICHUNG ECOPOLIS, TAIWAN

Host Organization: Secretariat: Taichung City Government Sponsor: Urban Development Bureau, Taichung City Government Project Title: Taiwan Tower Planning, Design and Construction Supervision Service Project Contract Performance Location: Xitun District, Taichung City Construction budget :....

Savings by Design – Designing in Efficiency and Sustainability

  As Reliance Home Comfort’s “ green guy “, I am most fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a variety of green building and sustainable development organizations, contributing volunteer....

With Small Steps Towards Energy Independence

  With Small Steps Towards Energy Independence By Benjamin Fuehr Several factors are driving a worldwide growing interest and demand for green energy, not the least of which is skyrocketing energy prices.....

BREEAM Comes to Canada

News that a four-storey, 40,000-square-foot multi-tenant medical office building, planned for construction in Stouffville, Ontario, will seek certification through the BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) marks a milestone for the....

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