Don’t underestimate the impact of accurate energy modelling on the thermal performance of building envelopes. Associate Padraic O’Connell explains. On our path to a more sustainable future, building envelope design is playing an increasingly important role in the energy efficiency
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Now, more than ever, architects and owners should be paying attention to the potential environmental impacts of what is being constructed. Sustainability Specialist Christina Michayluk talks about how life cycle assessments (LCAs) can help. The phrase “embodied carbon” is trending…and
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Associate Christianne Aussant talks about two important certifications in the sustainable design space and why carbon is THE metric that matters. I often get asked what the next big trend in sustainability will be, and while there are many trends
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(TORONTO, CANADA) July 22, 2021 – Phase 1C of the redevelopment of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in downtown Toronto has successfully achieved LEED Gold New Construction certification. Footprint provided energy modelling and sustainability services for the $685 million project, which involved the design and construction of two new buildings:
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(VANCOUVER, CANADA) July 15, 2021 – 402 Dunsmuir, a prestigious office tower at the heart of downtown Vancouver, has successfully achieved LEED Gold Core and Shell certification. Footprint was engaged as sustainability consultant for the project, providing energy modelling services
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(TORONTO, CANADA) June 25, 2021 – In celebration of the sustainability company’s ten year anniversary, Footprint donated $100 per staff member to Forests Ontario – a not-for-profit organization focused on tree planting, forest stewardship, forest education and awareness. The $2700
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The PCL Team has been selected as preferred proponent to design, build, and partially finance the New St. Paul’s Hospital and Health Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia. The PCL Team includes PCL Westcoast Constructors as the design-builder and equity member,
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Footprint is proud to announce our new associate in Winnipeg, Padraic O’Connell. With more than a decade of experience, Padraic continually demonstrates his commitment to innovative sustainable design and energy-efficiency, and is trusted as an industry professional by both clients
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(TORONTO, CANADA) June 3, 2020 – In honour of Canada Clean Air Day, Smith + Andersen and Footprint are celebrating the installation of the first CO2-reducing air scrubber in a Canadian commercial building. Located in the 10th floor space of
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