A Game Changer For The Environment
Award Magazine, June 2023, By Natalie Bruckner Passive House, living building challenge, sustainable and regenerative buildings… these are more than just buzzwords and terms bandied around in board rooms. Today, they demonstrate the many areas being explored to achieve not just net zero energy buildings but net positive buildings. The world of sustainable design is […]
Coming Together – Energy Management
Award Magazine, February 2018, by Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli It’s an interesting time for those involved in energy management. Regulations are quickly changing, technology is fast advancing, incentives are in place to help reduce costs and move Canada toward a sustainable future, and individuals in companies are collaborating to share experiences and further advance the sector. Over […]
Going Beyond LEED Certification
When thinking of sustainable building design, one of the more commonly known certifications is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certification is a formal method of confirming that a building has been designed, constructed, and will operate in a sustainable way. LEED has been the […]
Passive House & Mechanical Systems
Award Magazine, August 2017, by Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli It has been well documented that mechanical systems providing indoor environmental control and domestic hot water functions generally represent the largest consumer of energy in Canadian high-rise multi-unit residential buildings. However, as government, owners and end users shine a spotlight on the sector, leaders in the field have […]
The New Era of Sustainable Design Strategies
Award Magazine, June 2017, by Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Net zero has become a bit of a buzz word in the sustainable buildings market. However, experts in the sector will tell you that while net zero energy goals certainly have their place, there is a lot more going on behind the scenes when it comes to sustainable […]