Last year when the pandemic hit and a health care crisis seemed imminent, SBC responded by hosting a web-based platform to collect design and operations solutions focusing specifically on temporary health care facilities.  Originally conceived as an engineering study...

This workshop will focus on the phases of IPD (validation, design and construction) - the deliverables within each phase and what are the tools used to get there. The session will start with a short sprint on IPD basics and will then dive more into specifics around...

Existing multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) account for 18% of energy use in the residential sector. However, the energy performance in this sector is not improving despite technological developments and climate awareness. This paper summarizes a framework for...

SBC is pleased to announce 2 new members to the Board: Sarah Keyes and Leith Moore. Sarah and Leith bring extensive experience in thought leadership, non-profit management and sustainable buildings solutions. SBC welcomes our new Board Members and thanks all those that applied for the positions.

SBC is excited to partner with EnerQuality Corp in the delivery of a 2-part virtual workshop focusing on high performance envelope design and energy modelling for multi-residential buildings. This 2-part workshop is intended to support and build awareness of the...

On June 27th 2019, Students in the Design for Sustainability Workshop course in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University participated in a one-day design charrette in collaboration with Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC). The charrette focused on Green...

**Submissions Are Now CLOSED Until Further Notice** SBC has initiated a Call for Papers as part of its White Paper/Research series.  The attached document provides the requirements. Recognizing the broad spectrum that encompasses SBC’s “target market”, research papers...

The Enbridge Savings by Design programs went virtual in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic response measures. During this time, Enbridge identified the need for primer webinars on common SBD program topics and allow potential participants an opportunity to get...

Sustainable Buildings Canada is pleased to announce that in 2020 we will be supporting 3 college students in the pursuit of their educational goals. After a review of potential candidates, SBC has selected the following individuals as recipients of a $1,000 bursary:...

We hope that you will join us for the 2020 Green Building Festival on October 16 2020. Human activities are now the dominant influence on climate, ecosystems and biodiversity. Clearly our buildings and cities can no longer justify outsized demands on land, materials,...