Nearly a year on, Senior Project Manager Eric Rubli looks at the impact changes to the BC Building Code have had on design decisions for new construction projects in the province. The BC Building Code (BCBC) changes that came into

More and more, we’re seeing architects and design teams putting operational carbon reporting at the forefront of designs, and that’s great! But, as Project Manager Christina Michayluk explains, you’re leaving a lot on the table if you’re not considering embodied

Christine Chow, Eric Rubli, and Shaheen Asif highlight upcoming changes to sustainability regulations that may impact your projects. The Government of Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan provides a roadmap to how we can meet our enhanced Paris Agreement target to

Changes to the Vancouver Building By-law (VBBL) and the City of Vancouver Energy Modelling Guidelines have officially been submitted. Eric Rubli and Jakub Policht walk us through the City of Vancouver’s Climate Emergency New Buildings Update. Changes to the VBBL

The acceleration of Toronto Green Standard implementation means that architects and owners need to plan for future energy and emissions targets now. Sarkis Platis discusses the changing performance requirements and how they will positively impact sustainable design. The first version

New year, new sustainability regulations impacting the building industry. Christine Chow takes us through the changes and what it means for building projects. Welcome to 2022 – a year where we make bigger strides toward our national climate change goals!

The only constant is change – and that goes double for long-term sustainability strategies. Set yourself up for success with three tips from Cindy MacCormack. Sustainability today is both dynamic and progressive. Trends, regulatory requirements, climate change considerations, and competitive

(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: