As demand for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) grows across Canada, builders must rethink traditional HVAC design—finding efficient, space-conscious heating and cooling solutions that deliver comfort and performance within a much smaller footprint.
Read MoreBalancing resilient design with low embodied carbon isn’t a zero-sum choice. Early, strategic decisions help teams navigate trade-offs, reduce risk, and deliver durable homes without sacrificing long-term climate goals effectively.
Read MoreJoin industry experts Gord Cooke and Kyle Anders from Building Knowledge Canada, Venoth Jeganmohan from Enbridge Gas, and Randy Van Straaten of Building Enclosure Labs for an engaging webinar on the state of whole-building air leakage testing in new commercial construction across Ontario.
Read MoreAs homes across North America experienced increased snow loads this winter, the cases of ice-damming have gone off the charts. Join Andy Oding and Trevor Trainor, President of Bawating Building Science, as they dive into the fundamental building science of ice dams.
Read MoreJoin BKC Principal Gord Cooke and Trim Tab Founder Tom Grochmal as they review new technologies and case studies that open the door to future (affordable) mass-retrofit solutions for Canadian homes.
Read MoreMost Canadian homes have hot water heaters but residents don’t pay much attention to them because they run quietly in the background. Conventional hot water heaters have been getting more efficient, but there are now alternatives and add-on technologies on the market that builders and homeowners should learn about.
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