Canada Green Building Council / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...green building and LEED continuing to grow across the country and globally,” says Thomas Mueller, president and CEO of the CaGBC. “Our national efforts are timely, and tie-in well to the Buildings Day that will be held at COP 21, supported by the World Green Building Council.” “This signals the key role buildings play ...

...green building rating system in Canada. In addition to LEED, the CaGBC also supports the Living Building Challenge, WELL Standard, Passive House Standard and EcoDistricts in Canada, and oversees the Canada Coalition for Green Schools. About the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)...

...Canada Green Building Council is excited to be working with GBCI, our long-standing partner, to bring the WELL Building Standard to Canada,” said Thomas Mueller, president and CEO of the Canada Green Building Council. “We have made a commitment to improving the environmental performance of buildings and homes, and now ...

...Canada Green Building Council. "The business case for green buildings in Canada is strong, which translates into growing demand and investment over the next three years." "This report is exciting because it demonstrates that the majority of the Canadian green building market recognizes the value that healthy green buil...

...building on the pages below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Green home rating systems for Canada and the U.S.A All about Passive House certification Future-proof building techniques to prepare for a more harsh climate See the first Net Zero certified home in Canada Find more about green home co...

...building on the pages below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. Green home rating systems for Canada and the U.S.A All about Passive House certification Future-proof building techniques for a changing climate See different tiny house designs and models Find more about green home construction and re...

...Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the CaGBC’s mission and goals in advancing green building in Canada. The Leadership Awards categories are as follows:  The Academic Leadership Award The Emerging Green Builder Leadership Award The...

...green roofs, or an area the size of 66 NHL hockey rinks. Green roofs reduce the urban heat island effect, reduce building energy demands, provide urban green space and mitigate storm water flows in urban areas. See our DIY Green roof installation video here.  In a statement issued by the Canada Green Building Council,...