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Sustainability

Proscenium Architecture + Interiors designed Mountain Equipment Co-op’s Vancouver headquarters to underscore the company’s sustainability agenda, using daylighting and advanced air control systems that allow it to be 70 percent more energy efficient than a conventional office building. Photo by Ed White Photographics

RAIC joins architects worldwide in support of AIA’s declaration on Paris Agreement


The Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre by DIALOG generates more energy than it consumes. Photo by Cindy Blazevic

NRC research aims to factor climate resilience into design of future buildings in Canada


CaGBC says LEED projects in Canada have surpassed 1 billion square feet


CaGBC launches call for Canadian projects for Zero Carbon Buildings Initiative


Library and Classroom Building at Langara College in Vancouver by Teeple Architects (Regional Awards, 2005, Acknowledgement Prize). Photo: Shai Gil

LafargeHolcim Awards for Sustainable Construction open for submissions until March 21


CEO of solar tech company comments on new roof tiles by Tesla and SolarCity


CaGBC commends Pan-Canadian Framework for recognition of building sector


For the State Street Financial Centre, Quadrangle Architects performed a deep retrofit of a 1950s office building, including a replacement of the exterior skin and HVAC systems. Photo by Renda Liu/A-Frame Inc.

The Heat is On

Improving energy efficiency in new and existing buildings is essential in Canada's efforts to counter the effects of climate change—and it could be a now-or-never proposition.

Photo courtesy of Dennis Jarvis, FlickR, Creative Commons. https://flic.kr/p/5mFADJ

Eleven organizations submit letter to Canadian government on climate change


Montreal showroom. Photo courtesy of Teknion.

Teknion showrooms receive LEED Platinum Certification