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"Canadian Green Building Awards"

Canadian Green Building Awards / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Net Zero Energy Home ZNE in Edmonton Alberta
Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing

Award winning Net Zero Energy house in Edmonton Alberta leads the way

...greener lifestyle and inspired us to do the same. Now, many years later, it is our turn to close this circle and inspire others. Editors note: Below are the jury comments about the project from the Canadian Green Building Awards: A commendable example of environmentally responsible densification that is both gentle in ...

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Lockeport Beach House
Architecture and plan design

Lockeport Beach House wins Canadian Green Building award

...building. Read more about sustainable and resilient home building in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and on these pages below: Launch of the Canadian Net Zero Energy Pilot What you need to know about Passive House design to reach certification Green home rating systems - are they worth it and which is best? Se...

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Canada one of the top 10 countries building LEED homes
LEED Homes

The top 10 countries outside the U.S. certifying buildings with the LEED rating system

...buildings and homes in an effort to make every building greener. The CaGBC reduces environmental impacts from the built environment through education/training, building certification, advocacy and information sharing. The CaGBC is the license holder for the LEED green building rating system in Canada. In addition to LE...

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The Bubeneč Gardens Residence in Praque is an inspiring collection of
LEED Homes

Canada Green Building Council Leadership Awards

...Green Building Council (CaGBC) recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the CaGBC’s mission and goals in advancing green building in Canada. The Leadership Awards categories are as follows:  The Academic Leadership Award The Emerging Green Builder Leadership Award The Govern...

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Skygarden House home renovation in Toronto, Canadian Green Building winner
Real estate

This beautiful renovation in Toronto is a Canadian Green Building Award Winner

...Green Homes see here, from the EcoHome Green Building Guides. Submit your project for the 2024 Canadian Green Building Award.

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