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 | | | Solar Air Heating: Flagship projects show versatility of solar air heating By: Bärbel Epp, general manager of the German Agency solrico.
Canada is the global leader in solar air heating. The market is driven by a strong network of experienced system suppliers, optimized technologies, and some funding programs which are presenting cost-effective, façade-integrated systems as a practical solution for reducing onsite natural gas consumption. Solar air heating is among the most cost-effective applications of solar thermal energy. The systems contribute to space heating and preheating fresh air for ventilation, typically using glazed or unglazed perforated solar collectors. The collectors draw in outside air, heat it using solar energy, and then distribute it through ductwork to meet building heating and fresh air needs. For the past seven years, Canada has led the world in solar air heating adoption. Read more … | | |
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See SABMag's New Directory of Sustainable Products and Services for Sustainable, High-Performance Building
Visit our new 2026 Directoryorganized by Product Category and by LEED Category - a quick reference of products and services for high-performance building. Some of the listings are as follows: |
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| |  | FABRIQ architecture - A Montreal-based firm that delivers innovative and sustainable design solutions for clients across Canada. |
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 | Innotech Windows + Doors - Passive House Institute certified fenestration systems for deeply sustainable custom residences and multi-family developments. |
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|  | SaveEnergy NB - Rebate programs and expert advice, from big to small projects, retrofits or new buildings; there's money to help your business save! |
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|  | SLOAN Valve - Sloan's EPDs are produced in accordance with international standards resulting in full LEED Material and Resource credits. |
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| |  | Pretium Engineering - Extensive Energy and Carbon Reduction experience to meet the most stringent energy and carbon goals effectively and efficiently. |
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 | Teritt Indoor Environmental - Indoor air quality testing for LEED and other green building projects across Canada: over 450 projects since 2010. |
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|  | Unicel Architectural - High energy- efficiency timber curtain wall with proven RAICO technology and Passive House certification-level insulation. |
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|  | VETTA Windows & Doors - Aluminum clad triple-glazed wood windows and doors; High performance, Passive House and FSC certified. |
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 | L'Albédo: Social housing offers multigenerational living and superior performance By: Élodie Simard, LAFOND CÔTÉ ARCHITECTS
Aiming for the highest standards of social responsibility and inclusivity, l'Albédo has implemented multiple innovations that contribute significantly to low emissions through superior performance. The 12-storey building, located on the Sainte-Foy plateau in Quebec City, was designed with great care to house 128 social housing units as well as a childcare centre (CPE) with 148 places. The two lower floors form a podium dedicated to children, infants, and educators, topped by a ten-storey residential tower for seniors. In addition, 30 housing units are reserved for social organizations. The building recovers waste heat from the nearby Ice Center and repurposes it through a geothermal system located in the parking area beneath the building. The concrete mix of the structure achieves a 15% reduction in GHG emissions, which with the geothermal system, provides a 34% overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over the building's life cycle. Read more … | | |
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| | | |  | Prefab Feature: Harvestview Building By Steven Van Wyk, Quality Assurance/Plant Engineer at Stubbe's
The eight-storey Harvestview multi-unit residential building in Tillsonburg, Ontario consists of 132 units built using the 'FastTrack by Stubbe's' precast concrete modular building system for its speed and economy of construction. It enables developers to build more efficiently at a competitive price by using optimized pre-designed modules that can be seamlessly interchanged. Mantle Developments conducted a whole-building life cycle assessment (WBLCA) of the Harvestview Building to quantify the upfront embodied carbon intensity (A1 A5). The assessment revealed a low upfront embodied carbon intensity, meeting the voluntary tier 3 embodied carbon limits set by the Toronto Green Standard V4 (TGS v4) of less than 250 kgCO2e/m2 of flooring area. Read more ... |
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| |  | Prefab Feature: 253 King William Street By: Jim Taggart, SABMag editor
The King William Street project provides housing for those experiencing homelessness. The three-storey building accommodates 24 studio dwelling units along with shared amenities on the ground floor. The City of Hamilton drove the discussion on the benefits of prefabrication as it wanted rapid delivery and cost control for this project. As clients, CityHousing Hamilton has a history of researching and implementing innovative solutions, both in the delivery method (such as off-site prefabrication) and performance standards (such as Passive House certification). The project is an example of two-step prefabrication as the 2x6 stick frame elements were prefabricated in a factory by Panels.ca, and shipped in 'flat packs' to NRB/ATCO for assembly into modular units. The modules are stacked like Lego bricks, with structural connections between them being made on site. Shared plumbing and electrical services run in the hallways. Also, final sealing of the exterior insulation was made on site and inspected for integrity by the Passive House consultant. Read more ... |
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| |  | UVic Engineering and Computer Science Lab Expansion: Designed to meet a net-zero carbon By Esteban Matheus, DIALOG
The University of Victoria (UVic) Engineering Expansion project is providing a new home for the Greenest Civil Engineering Department in Canada. The two new buildings embody the latest climate mitigation and adaptation strategies while also functioning as advanced tools for climate science research and learning. With a focus on emissions reduction, the project uses a mass timber structure and low-carbon concrete to lower its overall embodied carbon emissions. The building incorporates a series of integrated strategies to optimize how it "breathes," supporting energy efficiency and high-performance ventilation. At the core of the system, the atrium functions as a gravity relief mechanism, reducing exhaust fan energy and minimizing long ductwork distribution runs, while equalizing air pressure between floors. The project is targeting LEED Gold certification, the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) Zero Carbon Building Standard, and the International Living Future Institute's Zero Carbon Certification for the High Bay building. Read more ... |
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| | | | Interview: CAGBC's Thomas Meuller on the state of green building Where is the sector going?
Global climate change policy continues to recognize the importance of the building sector as an integral solution to reduce GHG emissions and to address physical risks. As climate impacts grow more frequent and extreme, resilience will define the future of Canada's building sector—both for new construction and retrofits. Rising insurance costs and coverage limits are already signaling urgency to act on physical risks. Real estate investors and lenders have also taken note and want to ensure standards are in place to protect their financial returns. Global momentum is on our side as government policy at all levels and corporate commitments continue to support sustainable and low carbon buildings. Canada cannot afford to fall behind as it will impact its global competitiveness, economic growth and our standard of living. Read the full interview ... | | |
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 | Bunkie on the Hill: Sensitive design achieves sustainability and comfort
A contemporary interpretation of the traditional A-frame shape evokes the quintessential cabin in the woods, differentiated by shifted roof volumes. Reminiscent of the overlapping layers of rock in the landscape, the split roof design features two intersecting gables that create opportunities for window openings where the roof volumes separate. High-performance aluminum windows, doors and curtainwall, made in Bigfoot Door's state-of-the-art facility in Mississauga, offer the latest technologies in European fenestration products. Utilizing engineered systems designed by Schuco International KG and high-performance glazing by Guardian Industries, the project achieves Passive House level comfort. Read more… | | | | |
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