A modern airtight home needs mechanical ventilation. The choices are Heat Recovery Ventilation or Energy Recovery Ventilation & this page explains the difference between an HRV & ERV to help choose which one you need. All homes need ventilation, whether natural or mechanical with an ERV or HRV system. Buildings and…

What does LEED v4 mean to Canadian project teams? Who better to break it down than the Canada Green Building Council. See the first LEED V4 Platinum house in Canada here. As a movement and an industry, green building is evolving rapidly. Recognizing leadership in this field means periodically moving the goal posts…

With independent power and water supply, 70 square feet and a set of wheels, Otis is ready to hit the road. Three years ago, professor Lucas Brown’s students in Green Mountain College’s Renewable Energy and Ecological Design (REED) class built a custom-designed tiny house, a 96-square-foot structure with a sleeping…

The New Frontiers School Board in Ormstown, Quebec has been documenting the design process of a high performance home that will be built by their students, then donated to famillies in need through Habitat for Humanity. This project is garnering tons of attention from the Quebec media, and their fundraiser Jamboree…

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) invites National, Chapter and EGB members to submit nominations for the 2014 CaGBC Leadership Awards. Each year the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the CaGBC’s mission and goals in…

Before attempting to improve a wall or floor, it is essential to assess the situation to try to identify the major cause of the inadequate sound isolation. Unnecessary alterations can be a waste effort and money. The first step to controlling sound transmission in buildings is assessing the situation. What kind of…

Sound transmission in multi-unit dwellings and single family homes can affect quality of life. Learn how to prevent it. Before embarking on any structural changes, it is most important to understand that the sound isolation between two homes is not determined only by the common wall or floor. All the other parts of…

Get comprehensive, detailed information on tiny homes (from A to Z) and meet like-minded people in a fun and engaging setting. Do you dream of simplifying your life and downsizing your home? How do you get started? What do you need to know? Tumbleweed's 2-day workshops are designed to help you get started on your…

Get comprehensive, detailed information on tiny homes (from A to Z) and meet like-minded people in a fun and engaging setting. Do you dream of simplifying your life and downsizing your home? How do you get started? What do you need to know? Tumbleweed's 2-day workshops are designed to help you get started on your…

Whether you are a seasoned green building professional or aiming to get a start in the fast paced sustainability field, the CaGBC’s Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) program will open up new opportunities for you. The nine-month certification course does not require existing green building education or experience…

boutrThe benefits of a bicycle desk are plenty: from generating your own energy, to optimizing your health, to reclaiming that time you might have spent at the gym on the way home. There's just no way to lose with a bicycle desk. Excercise while you work with the pedal powered desk This desk hack is just too…

A slab-on-grade home or building is more affordable, more comfortable and more Eco-friendly. Here is a technical guide & design guide for construction of a slab on grade foundation. Slab-on-grade construction - technical guide Deciding to build your home with a slab-on-grade foundation instead of a conventional…

How to build a slab-on-grade foundation saving money on basement frost walls for home construction with a Frost Protected Shallow Foundation. Slab on grade foundation, detail design; the basics There are many different soil conditions and corresponding slab designs. This page is about how to build a thickened edge…

Understanding how insulation works is best achieved by first understanding the way heat loss occurs in homes. How does home insulation work? Insulation slows the rate of heat transfer, helping keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Nothing stops heat from moving, but it moves slower through some materials…

Solid wood & various wood-based products are used for framing, insulating & finishing homes. Here is how to choose different lumber products for framing & their proper construction applications when building houses. Framing lumber choices for building homes Framing lumber, also known as structural wood, is the grade…

This conference is organized to share and discuss recent developments in clean energy sector. This conference is organized to share and discuss recent developments in clean energy sector. This highly interactive conference and exposition is designed to promote information exchange among scientists, technologists…

The Green Living Show is North America’s largest consumer show dedicated to simple solutions for leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. This three-day event offers inspiration for all ages and features more than 400 carefully selected companies, influential speakers, innovative products, educational…

the Livable Cities Forum will explore how to build healthy, sustainable, and economically resilient communities. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and picturesque City of Vancouver, the Livable Cities Forum will explore how to build healthy, sustainable, and economically resilient communities. Learn from…

With a $77 CAD annual heating bill, the Naugler House has earned its bragging rights as a Passive House design for cold climates. With a heating bill of $77 CAD for an entire winter, the Naugler House is without a doubt the most energy-efficient home in New Brunswick. Not only will it save money long-term, it is…