Planning & Designing Sustainable Green Homes

Canada Green Building Council President Thomas Mueller calls Ecohome's Edelweiss House "A phenomenal achievement". See how the Edelweiss House was built to LEED platinum standard, and check the project checklist. A LEED Platinum home project overview As building rating systems drive building codes to greater levels…

Ecohome's Edelweiss House shows that with thoughtful design, high performance home construction is attainable and affordable, without great sacrifices in space or quality of life. The guiding principles during the design of Ecohome’s Edelweiss House demonstration home - passive heating and cooling, healthy living…

The Net Zero Energy passive solar house in Lac Kenogami, Quebec, built by owner Alain Hamel pushes the bounds of energy efficiency. Here is a breakdown of those electrical systems. The Kenogami Net Zero Energy off-grid house is a virtual energy laboratory, and in constant evolution. Every system of this…

Learn what incentives and rebates are available to help you get a better performing and healthier home for less money across Canada including LogisVert in Quebec in 2025. Important to note: some programs may be discontinued, some new ones may be out there. Please help us keep this page updated if any of these don't…

Green materials don’t start and end with whether or not they are recyclable or contain recycled content. There are many factors to consider when searching for sustainable materials. All materials will have a history, the pros and cons of which will need to be weighed. Unfortunately there isn’t always an obvious…

Curious about building a backyard suite? Discover how Ottawa's new Zoning By-law 2026-50 impacts coach house footprint limits, setbacks, utility rules, and explore the advantages of choosing prefab. Are coach houses allowed in Ottawa? Rules & 2026 zoning changes explained Building a secondary dwelling unit in the…

Demystify the New York heat pump grant process with our straightforward step-by-step application guide. Learn how to combine NYS Clean Heat rebates, state funding, and federal tax credits. How to apply for New York heat pump grants: a step-by-step homeowner's & pro's guides Navigating clean energy financial…

Maximizing the 2026 Australian Energy Transition: A Guide to the May 1st Battery Rebate Cliff and Annual STC Reductions. 2026 Australian Green Building Grants & Incentives: Federal, State & Territory Home energy efficiency incentives in Australia are in a state of high flux as the grid transitions away from coal…

Complete guide to 2026 Canadian energy rebates: How to stack provincial heat pump grants, solar incentives, and federal CGHAP funding for maximum ROI. 2026 Comprehensive Canadian green building grants & incentives: federal, provincial & territorial Green home energy efficiency tax credits and incentive programs come…

A definitive guide to 2026 federal tax credits, rebates, and grants for energy-efficient home upgrades, covering 25C, 25D, HEEHRA, and more for homeowners and building pros. 2026 US green building tax incentives & grants: a homeowner's & pro's guide Government grants and tax incentives for energy efficiency home…

Discover how silent architecture uses bio-based materials like cork and wool to reduce cortisol levels and create a restorative, high-performance longevity home. Silent architecture: designing for peace calm Let's face it folks, we live in very busy and noisy times, and the pace of modern life is impacting the…