Pictures of Ballicane Residence
Here are a few new pictures of the Ballicane Residence, with the landscaping in place!



More information about this project can be seen here: https://www.coolearth.ca/portfolio/
Here are a few new pictures of the Ballicane Residence, with the landscaping in place!



More information about this project can be seen here: https://www.coolearth.ca/portfolio/
We’re excited to share the latest developments on the Mount Dennis Childcare Centre for the City of Toronto. This post includes photos from multiple site visits from September 2023 to January 2024.
We are currently completing the energy retrofit of existing semi-detached home in Toronto, so that it will be Net-zero. This house will act as a case study and demonstration that it is possible to retrofit existing homes (single-family homes are a major contributor to Ontario’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions) in our climate. We invite you…
This week the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve, a collaborator of Coolearth, has done a guest post for our blog on the important work they do. Together we want to bring awareness to the great beauty and vital importance of this UNESCO site. Photo by: Kenton Otterbein Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve (GBBR) is an area…
Introduction Climate change is one of the most important environmental issues of our time. Climate change is caused by the increase in concentrations of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. These are primarily due to human activities such as the use of fossil fuels or agriculture. The climate crisis is an emergency and we demand…
We are pleased to show you photos of the Cherry Valley Rammed Earth house that was completed this past summer. Located in Prince Edward County, the site inspired the design of this minimalist single storey home. The main house and guesthouse are separated by a covered breezeway, which shelters a carport and three-season screened porch….
Analyses reveals that the vast majority of buildings which are currently built will still be standing in 20-30 years. Though we can expect some to be renovated, the performance and operational demands (heating, cooling, lighting) will remain the same. Initiatives and legislation which focuses on making new buildings more sustainable, such as Energy Disclosure and…