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2026/FEB/04

TSA Releases Future-Ready Guide for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

Architectural News

The Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) has launched the Future-Ready Design Guide (FRDG), a free resource tailored for multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. This...

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2025/DEC/09

Getting MURBs to Net Zero: The Expanding Role of Energy Simulation in Design

Architectural News Author: Chris Flood

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...

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