McMaster University is implementing a geothermal system to heat its new campus greenhouse, which is currently being constructed near the Life Sciences Building.
Tag: winter
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,...
Winter safety with regulated heat tracing
(11/10/2015)
What can be done to help ensure buildings are safe from winter’s harm? A cost-effective and environmentally conscious way to defend buildings from the damaging effects of winter is the installation of reliable, high-quality,...
On a cold February morning, as people walk to their new downtown office buildings (in Toronto, Montréal, Winnipeg, Calgary, or Ottawa), a loud crash is heard, sending them scattering outside the main entrance. Ice...
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