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Whether you currently lack a permanent place to live or are renting and dream of owning your own home, there’s reason for cautious optimism in 2026. Last fall, Prime Minister Carney announced the...

This year’s Canadian Architect Awards was one of the most competitive in the past decade. Jurors Alison Brooks, Sonia Gagné, and Kelly Buffey met in Toronto to consider 184 project submissions to the...

Passive House Canada Conference Announcements We’re excited to share that the keynote speaker for the 2026 Passive House Canada Conference has been confirmed. Speaking opportunities...

“As Canada approaches a federal election, the future of deeply affordable, supportive housing will depend on sustained investment and coordinated leadership,” says Naama Blonder of Toronto-based Smart...

The SABMag has revealed the winners of its 18th annual Canadian Green Building Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in sustainable design. This year’s jury awarded 11 projects across...

The construction industry is known for its slim profit margins and erratic market cycles—this despite accounting for $13 trillion in spending worldwide in 2023, or approximately 7 percent of global...

The newly-formed Building Performance Assurance Council (BPAC) announced during the 2023 Passive House Canada Conference in Hamilton, Ont., comes at a key juncture for high performance buildings in...

Located in Toronto’s Danforth neighbourhood, the Sammon Passive House home has the advantages of a newly-constructed Passive House, including increased comfort, resilience, durability, and energy...

Until June 30, 2024, OAA members can register for any Passive House Canada course at a discounted PHC member price that represents a savings of more than $1,400 for the Pathway to Passive House...

Until June 30, 2024, OAA members can register for any Passive House Canada course at a discounted PHC member price that represents a savings of more than $1,400 for the Pathway to Passive House...

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