State of the Nation: British Columbia
British Columbia is leading the charge on sustainability in Canada. Starting in 2017, the province’s Energy Step Code has provided an incremental approach to…
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Embodied Carbon: The Blindspot of the Buildings Industry
Embodied carbon will be responsible for almost half of total new construction emissions between now and 2050.
An Architecture Policy for Canada
A national architecture policy empowers people to pursue positive change and sustainable growth. It informs public debate, influences legislation and inspires…
Québec Plans Development of Provincial Architecture Strategy
The Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Andrée Laforest have announced a collaboration with the…
Canadian Precedent Spurs Green Roof Legislation for New York City
The New York City Council has passed a suite of measures to reduce greenhouse gases released from buildings in New York City, including a requirement for green…
Why Canada Needs a Public Architecture Policy
Canada would benefit from implementing quality-based guidelines for commissioning architects and building architecture.
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…