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....
Homebuilders Recognized for Building Green
Net Zero and ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes in the Spotlight
EnerQuality announced the 2015 EnerQuality Award winners at a sold-out gala in Toronto. Each year the awards are presented to builders....
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....
