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....
Forward thinking pays off
MOE reaps the benefits of completing a green reno by taking home LEED Platinum award
By Greg McMillan
Sometimes it’s a good thing to put the cart before the horse.
Case in point:....
The light of glory
A world first: Cathedral’s stained glass windows generate solar power
By Greg McMillan
For Canadian artist Sarah Hall the challenge was straightforward.
Simply put, she was asked to design stained glass windows that....
Grand Cancun
Richard's Architecture+Design
Eco resort, energy power farm and water recycling plant in a marine platform complex
It will undoubtedly be one of the most dynamic 50th anniversary celebrations of all time.
How else....
The American Institute of Architects Select the 2013 COTE Top Ten Green Projects
Projects showcase excellence in sustainable design principles and reduced energy consumption
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of....
Brooks + Scarpa
Yin-Yang House
Location of Project: Venice, CA
Total Square Footage: 4200 sq. ft.
Total Cost: $1.7 mil
The Yin-Yang House is a net-zero energy single-family home in a quiet Venice, CA....
A benchmark in North America
Innovative sustainable home near St. Louis certified as industry’s first Active House
An innovative sustainable building project near St. Louis, Missouri, has been certified as the first Active House in North....
Wood Solutions – Innovations and Opportunities for the 21st Century
By Adam Robertson, M.A.Sc., EIT
When Gustave Eiffel, proposed building a skeletal steel structure for the Paris World Fair, he was ridiculed by professional engineers and most of high society in....
Attention to [green] detail
SevernWoods Construction works with eco-minded couple for award-winning renovation of 1950s home
By Greg McMillan
Completing a successful green renovation of an older home is easier than most people think.
Look no further....
