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Wood Is Energy Efficient

Energy efficiency is one of the cornerstones of green building: roughly 40%-50% of North America’s carbon emissions are attributed to buildings and nearly all of that is the energy they consume. Wood buildings can require less energy to construct and…

Mid-Rise Construction in B.C. (Part 2 of 5)

http://youtu.be/aA43q_nubUQ Mid-rise construction (four to six storeys) is becoming increasingly popular.  As a means of boosting densification, containing urban sprawl, and respecting infrastructure limits while maintaining neighbourhood charm and community appeal. Mid-rise wood frame construction is often faster, material costs…

Ultimate Guide to Green Building

Maybe Kermit the Frog was wrong: It could be easy being green – at least when it comes to buildings. “Green building” and “sustainable development” are the hottest terms in construction right now, but what do they mean, exactly? According…

Introducing Cross-laminated Timber (CLT) to North America

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLqiwBL28v4&feature=youtu.be CLT has gained traction since 2000 in the emerging green building movement. Engineered wood products offer a strong combination of environmental performance and sustainability, design flexibility, cost-competitiveness and structural integrity. This video provides thoughts and commentary from technical experts,…