Green Building Canada https://greenbuildingcanada.ca All about green building, sustainable construction in homes, commercial and residential buildings Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:07:46 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 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 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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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/exterior-painting-surface-prep/feed/ 0 Strategies for Lowering Carbon Emissions on Industrial Projects https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/lower-carbon-emissions-industrial-projects/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/lower-carbon-emissions-industrial-projects/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:27:04 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=75439 Strategies for Lowering Carbon Emissions on Industrial Projects Industrial projects play a vital role in supporting economic growth, but also contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. As environmental regulations become stricter and organizations pursue ambitious sustainability goals, companies are […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/lower-carbon-emissions-industrial-projects/feed/ 0 5 Big Ways Manufacturing Efficiency Enhances Sustainability in Green Building Materials https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/manufacturing-efficiency-sustainable-building-materials/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/manufacturing-efficiency-sustainable-building-materials/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:22:33 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=75498 5 Big Ways Manufacturing Efficiency Enhances Sustainability in Green Building Materials When people think about sustainable construction, they usually picture solar panels, recycled insulation or energy-efficient windows. Those products certainly play an important role, but sustainability often begins much earlier […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/manufacturing-efficiency-sustainable-building-materials/feed/ 0 Emergency Readiness for Your Home https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/emergency-readiness-home-column/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/emergency-readiness-home-column/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:20 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=74696 Emergency Readiness for Your 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. I am going to break away from my usual format this […]

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]]> https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/emergency-readiness-home-column/feed/ 0 How Variable Speed Drives Cut HVAC Energy Waste in Buildings https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/variable-speed-drives-hvac/ https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/variable-speed-drives-hvac/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:57:20 +0000 https://greenbuildingcanada.ca/?p=74687 How Variable Speed Drives Cut HVAC Energy Waste in Buildings Heating and cooling a building takes a surprising number of motors, which quietly drive up your energy bills. Fans and pumps in many HVAC systems run at full speed around […]

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