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…
http://youtu.be/_WSe3mThNhU British Columbia (B.C.), Canada has a long history of using wood in construction. From the timber products used in the heritage buildings located in Gastown, to six-storey multi-family residential homes throughout the Province. Even in the 1800’s, B.C. was…
Sustainability and Green Building Design. Are some of the key principles of the new buildings constructed at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver Point Grey campus, but one upcoming project will stand out among the dozens of buildings recently constructed…
Building Green: Environmentally, economically & socially responsible. Concern about the world’s environment is encouraging the use of building materials and designs for structures which are more environmentally responsible, cost-efficient to operate, and are often healthier for occupants. This has led…
All industries within the design, construction, and operation of our buildings need to adopt sustainable practices to reduce Canada’s carbon emissions—ensuring a better future for us all. Buildings generate up to 35 percent of all carbon emissions, so addressing construction…
Wooden skyscrapers could tick a number of important boxes, including making a serious contribution to cutting climate impacts. The good news is they’re already helping to do that.</strong> US scientists have a new green solution to urban construction: chop down…
A Yale University-led study has found that using more wood and less steel and concrete in building and bridge construction would substantially reduce global carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel consumption. Despite an established forest conservation theory holding that tree…
Located on a rehabilitated brownfield site in Austin, TX, the Edgeland House is a unique, triangular home designed by Bercy Chen Studio that is built into the earth and covered with a thick layer of sod. Because it is an earth-sheltered home, the Edgeland…
New Study Shows White Roofs are Three Times More Effective than Green Roofs at Fighting Climate Change. Green roofs offer a lot of environmental benefits – they provide additional insulation, reduce rainwater runoff, and can lower your electricity bill. However…
The number of buildings with green credentials is growing rapidly. An increasing number of jurisdictions require green features in new buildings. However, in most cases these buildings are judged on their “greenness” at the time of their design, and there…
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