The new Saidye-Bronfman Park Pavilion, developed as part of the ongoing revitalization of the Côte-des-Neiges district in Montreal, has transformed the industrial character of the neighbourhood, creating a green and sustainable public centre for...
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Global warming increases the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, rainstorms, and hurricanes.
CSC Vancouver presents on green roofing
(01/27/2021)
The Vancouver Chapter is presenting on “Beyond Greenwashing: Designing for a Carbon Neutral Green Roofing System” on Thursday, February 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. on Zoom.
The Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ) is fighting a new bylaw mandating green roofs of at least 20 per cent on all buildings over 2000 m2 (21,528 sf) in Gatineau, Qué.
CSC Toronto presents on green roofs
(01/07/2020)
The Toronto Chapter is holding a dinner meeting with a presentation on “Engineered Green Roof Systems for Stormwater Management” on Tuesday, February 4, from 5:15 to 7 p.m. at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling...
Designing a landscape for learning
(05/03/2019)
The landscape architecture studio at FORREC was tasked with creating an exterior for the new student centre at York University, Toronto. This project serves as an example of the benefits of a contemporary, collaborative...
Welcoming its first students in September 2018, the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Toronto (U of T), Ont., is designed to enable collaboration between researchers, students, industry partners, and alumni....
Designing vegetated roofs to survive winter
(04/16/2018)
High above the ground, vegetated roofs mimic nature, helping clean the air, cooling down temperatures, keeping rainfall onsite, and alleviating pressure on urban stormwater systems. Vegetated roofs typically include a vegetation layer, growing medium,...
CSC Montréal Chapter looks into green roofs
(02/12/2018)
On Wednesday, February 21, the CSC Montréal Chapter will host its first dinner-conference of the year. The event, which will address green roofs, will be held at Québec Tourism and Hotel Institute, from 6...
Designing vegetated roofing for wind forces
(09/01/2012)
From a purely economic perspective, the positive impact of a vegetative ‘green’ roofing assembly is measured in the long term—40 years or more. This means ensuring its performance and safety over an extended period...
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