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Why Green Building Contractors Need Specialized Insurance Coverage

Green Building Canada — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:31:14 +0000

Why Green Building Contractors Need Specialized Insurance Coverage Green building has moved well past the niche stage in Canada. Project teams are working with unfamiliar structural materials, tighter energy performance specs and complex supply chains that didn’t exist ten years […]

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Improving Summer Comfort in an Older Home

Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:29:32 +0000

Improving Summer Comfort in an Older Home In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. The recent Canada-wide heat wave exposed the need for […]

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Why Commercial Flat Roofing Systems Play a Bigger Role in Sustainable Building Than Most Property Owners Realize

Green Building Canada — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0000

Why Commercial Flat Roofing Systems Play a Bigger Role in Sustainable Building Than Most Property Owners Realize Most building owners think about the roof twice: when it is being installed, and when something goes wrong. Between those two moments, a […]

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Building a Low-Footprint Smart Home: Choosing Energy-Efficient Tech

Contributor — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:14:48 +0000

Building a Low-Footprint Smart Home: Choosing Energy-Efficient Tech A smart home can add substantial comfort and save time for its occupants. However, such systems can drain a significant amount of electricity and increase utility bills. An eco-friendly approach helps maintain […]

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What Bed Frame Fits a Queen Mattress? 6 Things to Check First

Green Building Canada — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:29:49 +0000

What Bed Frame Fits a Queen Mattress? 6 Things to Check First Buying a mattress and a bed frame separately sounds straightforward until they arrive and one of them doesn’t work with the other. A frame that’s too narrow leaves […]

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Tiny Homes in Alberta: A Collection of 10 Tiny and Small Prefab Builders

Fabian Raemy — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:29:10 +0000

Tiny Homes in Alberta A Collection of 10 Tiny Home and Small Prefab Home Builders in Alberta with Prices in 2026 Tiny homes are gaining attention in Alberta as buyers look for lower-cost and lower-maintenance housing, backyard suites for rental […]

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How Climate-Resilient Home Design Protects Your Wallet

Green Building Canada — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:41:16 +0000

The Hidden Cost of Weather How Climate-Resilient Home Design Protects Your Wallet Extreme weather is no longer just an environmental headline; it is a direct threat to household financial stability. From flash floods to catastrophic storms, the structural integrity of […]

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Finding the Most Durable and Efficient Outdoor Cooking Solutions

Contributor — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:48:01 +0000

Building a Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Finding the Most Durable and Efficient Outdoor Cooking Solutions Sustainable living is a concept that applies to the entire property, including how we utilize outdoor living space. Homeowners are making every effort to decrease their […]

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University of Stuttgart Researchers 3D Print Bio-Concrete Using Bacteria

Fabian Raemy — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:58:41 +0000

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a 3D printing method that uses live bacteria to turn compacted sand into solid, load-bearing bio-concrete structures without conventional cement. The work, published in npj Advanced Manufacturing, could point towards lower-carbon construction […]

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Venting a Gothic Revival Cottage Attic

Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:32:59 +0000

Venting a Gothic Revival Cottage Attic In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ home renovation questions. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. If you are a steady reader of this column you […]

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