When you first hear the term 'sustainability' applied to new development projects, technologically advanced building designs that are able to meet stricter energy targets may be the first thing that...
The Toronto Green Standard (TGS) is Toronto’s sustainable design requirements for new private and City-owned developments, which consist of tiers of performance measures with supporting guidelines...
Throughout the construction industry, architects are increasingly prioritizing daylighting as a critical design factor for delivering high-performance buildings. Distributing natural daylight indoors...
As environmental accountability becomes embedded in design culture, the building envelope is being reconsidered not just as a protective skin, but as an active energy-producing surface. Treating solar...
Canada’s newly released 2025 National Model Codes mark a turning point in how the country looks at building performance. For the first time, the codes introduce explicit, measurable requirements to...
The University of Toronto’s newest venue for research and instruction in ecology and environmental biology aims to reimagine the future of school design while demonstrating how a project can combine...
Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) occupy a critical place in Canada’s urban decarbonization strategy. These high-density residential forms are growing rapidly in every major city and represent...
The City of Toronto recently released its Net Zero Building Retrofit Guides, developed in collaboration with Arup, a resource to support the City in achieving its goal of net zero emissions by...
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has officially opened the call for submissions for its 2026 awards program. The biennial initiative celebrates the best in architectural design and career...
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising “bold” action in the federal budget next week to begin transforming an economy battered by a US-led trade war while tackling crises ranging from housing...