Libraries have long been a place of creative and professional growth, and a new branch of the Kitchener Public Library, which broke ground last October, is no exception. While housing a recording...
In this interview, Lloyd Alter speaks about the state of architectural education and what we need to do as educators, architects, homeowners, and citizens to achieve the drastic reductions in carbon...
Globally, two billion additional homes will be required to be built over the next 75 years. This will only add more pressure within the housing sector, which is already responsible for 17-21% of...
Architects and designers should become B Corp certified so they can benchmark their environmental and social progress against companies in other sectors, says Peter Fisher, director at architecture...
Tragedy, protest, insurrection, and political turmoil have led to a renewed awareness of racial injustice and democratic instability. These issues create new challenges for users and designers of...
Canadians want public spaces that are welcoming for everyone and see room for improvement in how their communities are built. In an Angus Reid Poll released in April, Canadians are near-unanimous in...
Building industry disciplines must collaborate in order to create sustainable and equitable communities, writes Architecture 2030 president Vincent Martinez. We are all in this together. When we talk...
Ontario’s adoption of the 2020NBC is under attack by numerous building and energy efficiency experts. In addition to allegations of a confused consultation process, critics are concerned the province...
Canada’s new climate plan is reckless. The federal government’s Emissions Reduction Plan doesn’t meet the criteria of credible net-zero emissions plans, and it lacks any vision of a future capable of...
Chris Ballard is a former Ontario minister of housing and environment and climate change and the CEO of Passive House Canada, a national non-profit professional association that advocates for the...