Teen builds modular home prototype to help homelessness
A London, Ontario engineering student has designed a prototype modular home to address homelessness. His innovative approach aims to create affordable, quickly deployable housing solutions.
Category : Green Building
Edmonton Firm Creates Supply Chain for Reclaimed Wood
Backroads Reclamation is building an infrastructure to salvage wood from Edmonton's inner-city demolitions, aiming to turn waste into a consistent lumber supply for new construction projects.
Edmonton business turns old city wood into new lumber
Backroads Reclamation in Edmonton is creating a supply chain for reclaimed lumber from demolished inner-city homes, aiming to reduce landfill waste and build a sustainable future for construction materials.
Canada Funds First 3D-Printed Multi-Storey Student Residence in Windsor
The University of Windsor is building Canada's first 3D-printed multi-storey student residence, a landmark project funded by federal housing innovation investments. Discover how this technology aims to address the housing crisis.
Banff Building Goes Green with Solar Panels
The Town of Banff's Okâch – Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi pavilion is now powered by rooftop solar panels and an electric heat pump, eliminating its natural gas line. Discover how this green building initiative is shaping a sustainable future for the community.
Modular Housing Reduces Landfill Waste by 90%
An Indigenous and female-led North Vancouver company, NUQO Modular, champions modular housing as a key solution to slash construction landfill waste by up to 90% and build faster.
Edmonton opens emissions-neutral fire station in Blatchford
Edmonton's Blatchford community welcomes Canada's first emissions-neutral fire station, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban development and green infrastructure.
Cologix MTL8 Data Centre Earns LEED Gold in Canada
Cologix's MTL8 data center in Montréal becomes one of Canada's first colocation facilities to earn prestigious LEED Gold certification, reinforcing leadership in sustainable AI infrastructure.
Saskatchewan tackles decarbonization at BuildGreen conference
Saskatchewan's building, energy and government sectors gathered in Regina to advance decarbonization strategies at the BuildGreen conference, marking a pivotal moment for green construction.
Passive House Canada Expands Training with 6 New Courses
Canada's leading building performance organization expands its educational offerings with six cutting-edge courses designed to transform construction practices and accelerate the adoption of net-zero-ready buildings across the country.
Modular Wood Construction: Canada's Housing Solution
Mass timber construction is emerging as Canada's secret weapon against the affordable housing shortage. Discover how factory-built wood homes could revolutionize housing while cutting costs and carbon emissions.
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