Thank you to everyone who came out to the seminars this past Saturday (Deep Green Home Renos: How-to). It was great to meet so many people from the neighbourhood who are also intersested in sustainability, making homes net-zero, and reducing energy consumption . We’ll be posting the presentation in a couple of weeks. If you’d …
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Green Energy Doors Open – Deep Green Home Renos: How-to Guide
Coolearth Architects’ Sheena Sharp and Craig England will present a case study showing how an existing Toronto brick home (above) can be made net-zero. They will also be available throughout the day for questions about sustainable improvements, renovation, and net-zero homes. About the event: What does it take to make an existing Toronto …
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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/
Reminder: Call for Proposals for Passive Building Show August-September 2015
Hello, This is just a friendly reminder to all of our readers, that we are asking for proposals for a Gallery Show are organzing in August-September. Please see: https://www.coolearth.ca/2015/06/19/call-for-proposals-for-passive-building-show-august-september-2015/ for more information.
Passive House in Canada?
A Passive House in Victoria, BC by Greg Damant. Passive House is a standard which certifies buildings who achieve high levels of energy efficiency, and comfort. The strangest part, perhaps, is not the reasonable price point for which this efficiency and comfort can be gained (in Canada approximately 10% more initial construction cost …