Green-Building / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Wood, steel and concrete each have specific structural advantages, each with their own characteristics. The following is a life-cycle comparison conducted by the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute (ASMI) of the materials only, and does not include any considerations of how they each affect thermal performance, vapo...

Laneway homes in Vancouver For years, Vancouver has been a leader in urban densification, championing alternatives to urban sprawl. The laneway house was a cornerstone of this strategy. However, recent and significant changes to provincial and municipal zoning have dramatically expanded the possibilities for homeowner...