Tag Archives: Condominiums

Wood-framed buildings: a small building code change could have a big impact

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Bryan Purcell

Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Building Code Act, 1992, passed its first reading in the provincial legislature on February 27, 2013. This unassuming private member’s bill, introduced by Nipissing MPP Victor Fedeli, proposes changing Ontario’s Building code to … Continue reading →

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Raising the Bar: City Committee Recommends Improved Energy Standards for New Construction

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Bryan Purcell

Toronto is unique among Ontario municipalities in having its own energy and environmental standards for new construction, the Toronto Green Standard (TGS). Passed by Council in 2009, the TGS was a major step forward for sustainable development in Toronto. But … Continue reading →

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Proposed Toronto Green Standard Update a Step Backward for Energy Efficiency

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Bryan Purcell

In 2009, the City of Toronto took a leadership position when it adopted the Toronto Green Standard (TGS) for new construction. The TGS reversed a 30-year trend of worsening energy performance in new buildings, and influenced energy efficiency standards across … Continue reading →

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The Glass Box and the Toronto Green Development Standard

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Bryan Purcell

The plethora of high-rise condo developments sprouting up around Toronto is raising a growing number of questions, chief among them – are these buildings sustainable? Many of these buildings feature window-wall systems. Basically, while the floors and supports are made … Continue reading →

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Financing Energy Efficiency: 3 buildings, 3 solutions

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Bryan Purcell

With over 50% of Toronto’s GHG emissions resulting from energy-use in buildings, financing energy efficiency in the built environment has become one of TAF’s core priorities. While capital costs are sited as the number one barrier to energy efficient buildings, … Continue reading →

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