Combining multiple esthetics is the standard rather than the exception in building exteriors. And since the days of monolithic design are long gone, architects are pushing the limits by integrating materials to create a...
Tag: Insulation
A patented technology of corrugated steel structural panels was used to build out an indoor soccer stadium, Saguenay, Que., which shifted the weight of the building to its walls, cancelling the reliance on columns...
Fixing thermal bridging in masonry foundation walls
(11/11/2022)
Thermal bridges occur all over a building in transitions, terminations, and penetrations. Foundation to wall transitions, balcony projections, window and door openings, and roof parapets can all serve as thermal bridges. However, while identifying...
Innovations in drywall finishing
(07/11/2022)
Drywall finishing is an art form. It requires a well-trained and practiced tradesperson as well as the right tools to achieve beautiful, long-lasting results.
Habit Studio has completed their latest project, Two Rocks, a 418 m2 (4500 sf) net-zero passive house, overlooking the green Gaspereau Valley
The attic is one of the most neglected and overlooked spaces in a home. Many houses have ‘vented’ attics with intake vents under the eaves to allow the cool air to break free, and...
Today’s high-performance building market is driven by increasingly stringent energy codes and a growing demand for greater building efficiency, sustainability, and affordability. This means specifying and building masonry cavity walls and adhered masonry walls...
The magazine’s series of sponsored ebooks continues with a discussion on best practices for masonry wall systems and insulation.
Download our new ebook on insulation best practices
(09/14/2021)
Construction Canada has announced the newest volume in its series of free, downloadable digital supplements—a technical look at insulation best practices.
Toronto Montessori School adds wooden atrium
(09/07/2021)
Ahead of its 60th anniversary, Toronto Montessori School unveils a new Bayview campus lobby and atrium, designed to encapsulate nature using wood structural elements and natural light to welcome students, teachers, staff, and parents.
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