I received this email from Smallworks today. I am really impressed with this company; they are doing very cool and creative things with small spaces. --- "At about half the price of our full-sized Laneway Houses, our new single-level Laneway Cottages have only marginally less living space and retain most of the amenities. Our building time is reduced by half and the municipal fees are ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on February 11, 2011
Via: CTV
The newly-constructed Vancouver neighbourhood housing Olympic and Paralympic athletes and coaches during the 2010 Games now has a new distinction to add to its resume: the world's greenest.
The Olympic Village in Vancouver's Southeast False Creek was awarded LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Tuesday, certifying it as the greenest, most ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 12, 2010
Via: WSJ For homebuyers, green is fast becoming a priority — whether it's because they want to reduce their energy costs, minimize their carbon footprint or improve indoor air quality.
Here are 10 questions that prospective buyers or renters ought to ask to find out how green a house or apartment is.
1. How big is it? The bigger the home, the more energy it uses. The U.S. Green Building ...
Posted by Craig Rushton
on March 12, 2010
Thanks to CBC for encouraging Canada to help save the planet, one act at a time. For more info on One Million Acts of green click here
Posted by Craig Rushton
on February 5, 2009