Green Building Canada https://greenbuildingcanada.ca All about green building, sustainable construction in homes, commercial and residential buildings Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:43:40 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-Green-building-canada-favicon-512-1-32x32.png Green Building Canada https://greenbuildingcanada.ca 32 32 Ottawa Invests $34.2 Million in Local Climate Adaptation Projects Across Canada https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/local-climate-adaptation-projects/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/local-climate-adaptation-projects/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:33:35 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=79633 The federal government is putting $34.2 million into 141 climate resilience projects in 128 communities across Canada, funding work ranging from climate-risk studies to drainage upgrades, shoreline restoration and extreme-heat protection. The investment, announced Aug. 12 by Environment and Climate […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/local-climate-adaptation-projects/feed/ 0 Is Your Deck Safe? 5 Things to Check Before You Step Outside https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/deck-safety/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/deck-safety/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:22:37 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=78565 Is Your Deck Safe? 5 Things to Check Before You Step Outside 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. While there are no […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/deck-safety/feed/ 0 Modular vs. Conventional Construction – Why Steel-Framed Homes Are Gaining Ground in Canada https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/steel-framed-modular-construction-canada/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/steel-framed-modular-construction-canada/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:20:39 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=78704 Modular vs. Conventional Construction Why Steel-Framed Homes Are Gaining Ground in Canada A residential build in a northern climate zone loses weeks to weather every season. Framing stops when it rains, moisture enters open assemblies and lumber that arrived straight […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/steel-framed-modular-construction-canada/feed/ 0 Choosing the Right Safe for Your Home https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/safe-ratings-home/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/safe-ratings-home/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:41:31 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=78566 Choosing the Right Safe for Your Home Understand How Safe Ratings Work So You Can Make an Informed Purchasing Decision Cash, jewellery and other valuables can attract theft or suffer fire damage. A strong safe helps reduce these risks when […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/safe-ratings-home/feed/ 0 How to Prepare Sheds, Gazebos and Trellises for Extreme Winds https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/sheds-gazebos-extreme-wind/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/sheds-gazebos-extreme-wind/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:25:17 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=78421 How to Prepare Sheds, Gazebos and Trellises for Extreme Winds 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. We are all seeing more extremes […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/sheds-gazebos-extreme-wind/feed/ 0 Why High-Performance Windows Are a Critical Part of Energy-Efficient Building Design in Canada https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/high-performance-windows-building-design/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/high-performance-windows-building-design/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:44:11 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=77187 Why High-Performance Windows Are a Critical Part of Energy-Efficient Building Design By Ivan Lypovyk, President at Permanent Windows Solutions Canada’s approach to energy-efficient construction is changing. As building codes evolve, energy targets become more ambitious and owners pay closer attention […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/high-performance-windows-building-design/feed/ 0 How Small Building Defects Can Undermine an Energy-Efficiency Upgrade https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/building-defects-energy-efficiency/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/building-defects-energy-efficiency/#respond Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:39:15 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=76199 How Small Building Defects Can Undermine an Energy-Efficiency Upgrade Energy-efficiency projects often begin with major improvements such as new insulation, high-performance windows or rooftop solar panels. These investments can reduce energy use and improve indoor comfort, but their results depend […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/building-defects-energy-efficiency/feed/ 0 How to Choose the Right Garage Door in Ontario https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/choosing-garage-door-ontario/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/choosing-garage-door-ontario/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:39:58 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=74695 How to Choose the Right Garage Door in Ontario Garage door upgrades can do more than change how your house looks. Getting a new garage door will help you feel safe and calm in your home. When you have a […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/choosing-garage-door-ontario/feed/ 0 Spanish Plant Turns Captured CO₂ and Industrial Waste Into Sustainable Construction Materials https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/captured-co2-industrial-waste-materials/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/captured-co2-industrial-waste-materials/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:34:35 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=75984 A commercial-scale plant in northern Spain is transforming captured carbon dioxide and industrial waste into low-carbon construction materials, offering a possible model for reducing the construction sector’s dependence on mined resources. Located at the Port of Bilbao, the AGGREGACO2 project […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/captured-co2-industrial-waste-materials/feed/ 0 Exterior Painting: It’s All About Surface Prep https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/exterior-painting-surface-prep/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/exterior-painting-surface-prep/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:13:28 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=75943 Exterior Painting: It’s All About Surface Prep 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. More years ago than I care to remember I […]

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