Tag Archives: CaGBC

CaGBC updates Zero Carbon Building Standard to fast-track carbon reductions

March 17, 2020 sadia_badhon

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has updated its Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard to accelerate the adoption of zero carbon building practices and help Canada meet its climate targets.

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Toronto high-rise condo first to earn LEED Platinum

February 26, 2020 sadia_badhon

Aqualina at Bayside, the first phase of the Bayside community on the Toronto waterfront, is the city’s first high-rise residential building to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification under the LEED NC DB+C 2009 rating system.

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McGill University Health Centre earns another LEED Gold certificate

January 15, 2020 sadia_badhon

The McGill University Health Centre’s Glen site in Montréal has achieved a second Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.

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Myth versus reality: Revealing the curtain wall capabilities of modern steel

January 1, 2020 nithya_caleb

Since roll-formed and laser-welded steel methodology is relatively new for curtain walls, this article addresses three relevant inaccuracies as they relate to Canada’s snow-laden winters, subarctic temperatures, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 goals.

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Ontario college building first to earn double zero carbon certifications

November 28, 2019 sadia_badhon

The Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation at Mohawk College in Hamilton is the first to achieve both the Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard and Performance certifications by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Photo courtesy CaGBC

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Halifax’s Tribute Tower receives LEED Silver

November 27, 2019 sadia_badhon

The Royal Canadian Navy’s new Tribute Tower project at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Stadacona in Halifax has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.

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LEED v4 hits new milestone with 1000 projects

November 15, 2019 sadia_badhon

Green Building Certification Inc. Canada (GBCI CA) and the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) have reached a new milestone as Canadian Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 project registrations surpass the 1000 mark.

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LEED for glaziers: Maximizing green credits for building projects

November 14, 2019 sadia_badhon

As the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) continue to grow—with registration opening for LEED v4.1 as recently as January 2019 in Canada—glazing contractors (GCs) must stay on top of this evolving sustainability guideline to serve as a knowledgeable resource for their clients.

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Sun Life Building in Montréal achieves LEED Platinum

October 4, 2019 sadia_badhon

The Sun Life Building in Montréal has been received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for Existing Buildings.

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Roland Charneux receives Green Building Pioneer Award

September 25, 2019 sadia_badhon

Roland Charneux has been awarded the Green Building Pioneer Award from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).

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