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| SABMag Summer Awards issue details winning projects | |
| The Summer issue of SABMag celebrates the winners of the 2024 Canadian Green Building Awards which, since 2008, has provided a fascinating window into the evolution of sustainable design in Canada. Three of the winning projects reflect the growing concern for conserving the embodied carbon of existing buildings. Three small housing projects caught the attention of the jury for their modest scale, healthy, low-carbon material choices, and energy performance. A combination of superior energy performance, elegant and effective passive design strategies, economy of means, and a particular focus on occupant wellbeing characterize the other winning projects. See the full issue. | |
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| BC FOCUS Summer issue features missing middle The BC FOCUS Summer issue features a missing middle project which adds 16 residential units of various sizes to an established neighbourhood. The issue also contains a highly efficient supportive housing building and a multi-store building for creative studios. There is also the latest news from the Canada Green Building Council, including the Zero Carbon Building-Design Standard as a guide to market transformation. See the full digital versions of the issues.
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| York Regional Police, #1 District Headquarters by PARKIN. LEED Silver. | |
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| BC ministry of Children and Family Development by Thibodeau Architecture + Design. Ice Complex by Modern Niagara. Zero Carbon Building Standard. | |
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| Kalwall Case study introduces new translucent insulated glazing units KALWALL® 175CW is the first in a series of new translucent insulated glazing units (TIGUs) which allows you to mix and match Kalwall with other infill glazings and claddings for limitless façade design possibilities – without sacrificing performance. See the case study. | |
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| | TRCA administrative office: Sensitive intervention gains Zero Carbon, LEED and WELL certifications By Andrzej M. Gortat, ZAS Architects + Interiors (joint venture with Bucholz McEvoy Architects) The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) needed a new building to consolidate its physical space and operations from multiple locations, increase its staff efficiency and improve its relationship with the public. The project was selected as a pilot Zero Carbon Building Standard development by the Canada Green Building Council and targetted high levels of certifications under both LEED and WELL programs. The west and south sides have charred shou sugi ban cedar. The rest of the cedar cladding consists of horizontal boards, horizontal rabbeted boards, shingles, and vertical tongue and groove - all supplied and installed by Cammio Construction. Most of the windows supplied by Inline Fiberglass are manually operated but monitored by BAS, which sends signals to staff advising when to open the windows and when they must remain closed. Read the article. | | | Check out the 2024 SABMag Directory a quick reference of products for high-performance building | |
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| Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing Inc. - Proudly providing the Canadian marketplace with high-efficiency condensing boiler, water heater products manufactured by Lochinvar LLC. LEED v4.1 BD & C Category potential for New Construction, Major Renovations and Homes for energy performance. |
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| Duxton Windows & Doors - The Future is FIBERGLASS: Super low U-values; Tough frames; Beautiful aesthetics; and Passive House Applications. |
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| ECO Building Resource - Suppliers of High-Performance Membranes & Tapes, Sealants & Adhesives, Paints & Finishes, Insulation & MUCH MORE. |
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| Forbo Flooring Systems - Marmoleum is CO2 neutral (from cradle to gate) due to natural ingredients that absorb carbon dioxide and a low energy production process, resulting in a sustainable floor that looks beautiful and lasts over 30 years. |
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| UNICEL Architectural - Specialists in the manufacturing of high energy- efficiency timber curtain wall with proven RAICO technology. Each Therm+ H-I system (56 and 76mm) combines Passive House certification-level thermal insulation, along with superior wind resistance and greater air tightness. |
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| | Forbo's Marmoleum Modular collection presents sustainable linoleum tiles in various sizes and designs that allows you to create stunning floor designs. The planks and tiles are created around visuals of wood, concrete, stone and marble and can be used to mix and match or on their own, both delivering a beautiful sustainable floor. Explore the Marmoleum Modular designs. | |
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| | The Canadian Precast Concrete Industry Roadmap to Net-Zero by 2050Decarbonization has become a top priority for the concrete industry in Canada Over the next thirty years, the precast concrete industry in Canada is expected to grow significantly as the demand for new prefabricated infrastructure, commercial and residential structures continue to increase. If no action is taken now, carbon emissions will continue to increase with industry growth. CPCI has developed a Roadmap which presents a path forward for the Canadian precast concrete industry toward net-zero emissions by 2050. The Roadmap, which aligns with the net-zero roadmaps developed by the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) and the Global Concrete and Cement Association (GCCA), has a multipronged approach to reducing carbon emissions. The roadmap focuses on four key areas for carbon reduction: - Optimize Precast Concrete Production
- Optimize Design & Construction of precast structures
- Quantify and Account for Carbonation, the natural uptake of atmospheric CO2 by concrete
- Implementation of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Technology
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| The Narrows: Experience hones understanding of details By Scott Kennedy and Simon Richards, Cornerstone Architecture Located in the Hastings Sunrise neighbourhood of Vancouver, The Narrows is a six-storey mixed-use building with 48 residential rental suites in conventional wood frame construction over 225 sq. m of commercial uses in a concrete podium. The zero-lot line condition on the two sides necessitated an innovative solution to achieve the required levels of air tightness, insulation, minimized thermal bridging, as well as providing required fire ratings. For the zero lot line walls, we used 9m high wood-frame walls lowered into place by crane with the panel joints located above the floor line to allow access for sealing. The thermal barrier is addressed with cavity insulation; intumescent sealed gypsum board and steel cladding provides fire protection and the moisture barrier. Varsa Windows & Doors provided Passive-certified UPVC windows and doors for the project, contributing to the high energy-efficiency performance of the envelope. Read more … | |
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| Cheko'nien House: Energy efficiency, resilience, and emission reductions on a grand scale | By Alex Minard, Perkins&Will Winner of the Mixed Use Awardof the 2024 Canadian Green Building Awards, Cheko'nien House is the first of two buildings that together comprise the new Student Housing and Dining project at the University of Victoria that embodies a transformative approach to student living and community engagement. The project has achieved Passive House certification, Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code, and LEED v4 Gold certification. Cascadia Windows & Doors supplied the fixed and operable fibreglass windows from its Universal PH Series. A mixed-mode ventilation system using semi-centralized Swegon Gold RXF HRVs deliver excellent airflow to the student quarters. The glazed aluminum curtainwalls, exterior sun control devices, and interior aluminum framed storefronts and doors by Phoenix Glass offers users abundant natural light and a visual connection to the outside. Read more ... | |
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| Alberta's electricity grid currently running coal free | "Alberta's electricity grid is operating coal free and there is zero coal anticipated in the short- term and long-term supply and demand forecasts. This is an incredible feat for the previously coal dominant province and offers many benefits for Albertans, including cleaner air and cost-savings on energy bills," said Scott MacDougall, Director of the Pembina Institute's electricity program. Quick facts: -The proportion of Alberta's electricity generation from coal peaked in the early 2000s – hitting a high of 80% in March 2001. -As late as 2015, the target date for full coal phase-out in Alberta was 2061. Achieving this milestone in 2024 is more than three decades earlier than was previously regarded as possible by many stakeholders. -Demand-side management programs employed in Ontario have reduced energy demand 15% from what it would otherwise be today. courtneys@pembina.org | |
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