Architects are tasked with designing and supervising the construction of buildings. The landscape surrounding the building is integral to the building, and therefore we make a site plan which details all of this. The surrounding landscape can have a big impact on the climate inside and around the building, as well as the quality of …
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Call for Proposals for Passive Building Show August-September 2015
Coolearth Architecture is calling for proposals for their storefront Gallery space that explore passive buildings. Selected entries will be displayed in August and September at 386 Pacific Avenue, in Toronto’s Junction. Proposal Statement: Much is made in the media of “smart” buildings which are wired and connected throughout, which move and twist in response …
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New Canadian Emissions Targets Set by Feds
“Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced today that Canada plans to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030.” The proposed measures deal with: – Regulations aligned with recently proposed actions in the United States to reduce the potent GHG methane from the oil-and-gas sector – Regulations for natural gas-fired electricity …
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Craig has his Passive House Certification
We are proud to announce that Coolearth’s Craig England has just received his Passive House Certification. Congratulations to Craig! We are excited to offer clients the services of a certified Passive House Designer! To learn more about Passive House, visit a blog we did here, or check out the Passive House website
Shawn Micallef – Contact Photography Festival
We are excited to announce that we are hosting Shawn Micallef’s “Toronto System” photo-series as part of this years Contact Photography Festival. Shawn Micallef explores Toronto leaving a trail of tweeted and instagramed photos behind him. These photos sometimes have people in them, but often don’t. They are an oblique aggregate of the …
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2030 Commitment – 2014 Report – 65% Reduction over Average
It’s that time of year again: when Architecture firms across North America who are participants in the 2030 Challenge report their results. This year we exceeded the target of 60% reduction by achieving a 65% reduction. This means that we are working effectively towards the 2030 Challenge goal of all new construction being …
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