Sustainability

Sustainability

VELO TOWERS

Pushing the envelope Velo Towers in Seoul offers a glimpse into new design and construction strategies   What do the automotive, aerospace and marine industries have in common with a new....

The Horizontal Skyscraper

Designed by Steven Holl Architects, the Vanke Center in China is first of its kind By Greg McMillan What happens when talented architects are given a free rein; when they are unencumbered....

LEDCOR RENEW

More than meets the eye Retrofit of office tower in Toronto’s commercial district generates bonus paybacks By Greg McMillan The retrofit of an existing office building in the heart of Toronto’s downtown business....

SOLARLEAF

World's first algae-based bioreactive facade RODUCT OVERVIEW Purpose of this product: Bioreactor Façade – A dynamic façade system for the production of renewable energy using algal biomass and solar thermal heat. Building Integration: The....

Innovations with Old Tires Transforming Green Building Design

By: Andrew Horsman, Executive Director, Ontario Tire Stewardship To create highly functional, award-winning facilities and community spaces, it’s important for builders, architects and designers to understand how users interact with these....

Nova Scotia Power Corporate Headquarter

WZMH Architects First LEED Platinum Building in Atlantic Canada Among the best and most environmentally sustainable new buildings in Halifax is the headquarters for Nova Scotia Power, a contemporary 8-storey office....

London’s greenest home is a model of inspiration

What began as a charity fundraiser by the London Home Builders’ Association (LHBA) has resulted in something much more. The LHBA’s Green Home was designed initially to raise money for the....

THE SWALLOW’S NEST

         TAICHUNG CITY CULTURAL CENTER / PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FINE ARTS MUSEUM Taichung 2013, Taiwan Project Title : Taichung City Cultural Center Planning, Design and Construction Supervision Service Project Surface Area : 62.720....

Bosco Verticale/Vertical Forest

  The world's first vertical forest Bringing nature back to the Milan’s concrete jungle The Vertical Forest project aims to build high-density tower blocks with trees within the city. The first example of....

Practising what they preach

North Star Homes is committed to building energy efficient homes and a perfect example is LEED Silver-designated Pacific Villas project in Markham At North Star Homes, they practise what they preach. Staunchly....

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