High Performance and Passive house design is based on both rigorous Building Science principles, but also inherited tradition. In this blog post we propose an alterative wall assembly based on first principles: high performance, low-cost, low embodied carbon, durable, efficient use of materials, and flexible.
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Design of high performance custom home near Caledon, 2024
We are delighted to share the first round of design images of a new home proposed outside of Caledon, Ontario. The house is situated at the crest of a paddock overlooking a field, barns, valley, and forest.
How Modern Architecture Can Contain the Spread of Fire – Real Life Examples!
On April 19, 1904, at about 8:00pm, a fire began in Toronto that would forever impact building design safety in Toronto moving forwards. ‘The Great Toronto Fire’ lasted less than 9 hours and destroyed approximately 100 buildings, leveling nearly 20 acres of land.
“Developing a plan to make Canada’s new federal housing plan work?” Sheena’s op-ed in the National Observer
Sheena Sharp, a principal here at Coolearth, had an article published today in the National Observer’s opinion piece column about the new Housing Plan the Federal government released last month.
Prince Edward County Rammed Earth House – Construction Update – Fall 2023
We’re excited to share the latest developments on our rammed earth building project in Prince Edward County, Ontario from our site visit in July and some subsequent photos from later in the summer.
Coniston Non-Profit Seniors – Opening the Elmwood
Coolearth was excited last Friday to be celebrating the opening of the Coniston Non-Profit Seniors Housing “Elmwood” building with the board, local politicians and stakeholders! The Grand Opening of the 55-unit high performance seniors housing project was on Friday September 29th, 2023. The Sudbury Times quotes local MP Marc Serre who attended the Coniston Elmwood …
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