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Students at Ryerson University are doing their part to support a healthier future for the building industry. Their recent collaboration with the Endeavor Centre resulted in the construction of a net-zero energy home, in an attempt to meet “the highest goals in sustainable building.” A primary goal for the students was to build a structure […]

Wood veneer has been showcased nearly everywhere—it’s a versatile material that has grown in popularity in recent years, as designers and savvy consumers are attracted to natural materials whose origin and chemistry are understood. We’ve spotted the natural, warm touch of wood veneer in places as varied as a hotel lobbies, innovative wall treatments and […]

Elizabeth Heider, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, was elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects for her contributions to both the profession and society. Her analytical work helped establish the actual value of sustainability in architecture, and to define today’s environmental standards- including the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. Yet despite her […]

Knowing as much about sustainability, construction, project management, historic preservation and architecture as Elizabeth Heider, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, (See In Depth with Elizabeth Heider) is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to personal projects. “I wanted to take this 1920s bungalow and do something that both celebrated the fact that early […]