Built Environment

Buildings account for roughly 20% of Canada’s carbon footprint - CIBC is banking on shrinking theirs

Are low-carbon aluminum, cement and steel pipe dreams or the blueprint for a brighter future?

With artificial intelligence analytics and wireless sensors, buildings are growing smarter - and closer to zero footprint

It’s a fact: Zero Carbon Buildings are not only good for the planet, but a good financial investment too.

Community ownership of wind farm projects can diminish the backlash against the renewable energy source.

More power lines between Alberta and British Columbia would save the provinces money and help the environment.

Montréal’s Entremise is full of new ideas for empty buildings

An examination of building energy performance across Canada

Governments aim to stop offshoring emissions

Why a transition away from natural gas for home heating is both onerous and necessary

A discussion with urbanist Markus Moos about suburban ways of living in 21st century Canada

Portland will reduce residential speed limits to 20 miles per hour

London mayor unveils draft plan to densify suburbs, tackle congestion

American cities are getting smarter about using curb space to prioritize transit, biking and walking.