Oct 6, 2017 | Efficiency, Energy Modelling, Green Building, Integrated Design
Project description Located in Pembroke, Ontario, the Algonquin College Pembroke Renaissance Campus is a 9000 square metre (100,000 square foot) four-storey educational facility, complete with a central common area, offices, and multipurpose rooms, classrooms,...
Jul 24, 2017 | Commissioning, Energy Modelling, Green Building, Integrated Design
Project Description Located in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, the RCMP Prince Albert Detachment is a 1,430 square metre (15,400 square feet) single-storey police station which serves as a centre for policing in the area as well as a hub of support to Northern Police...
Jul 13, 2017 | Comfort and Productivity, Efficiency, Green Building, Integrated Design, Renewables
On Tuesday, Sustainable Buildings Canada hosted an integrated design workshop on Energiesprong at Algonquin College. Energiesprong is a program that was started in the Netherlands to refurbish homes to make them more comfortable and dramatically more energy efficient....
Mar 20, 2013 | Efficiency, Green Building
The City of Ottawa’s environment committee recently raised questions about the value of pursuing LEED green building certification for City buildings. While it appears the City will not immediately stop pursuing LEED certification for City buildings, the question...
Jan 16, 2013 | Comfort and Productivity, Efficiency, Green Building
In 2012, the Ontario Building Code (OBC) increased minimum building energy efficiency requirements through the revision of Supplement SB-10, bringing renewed focus to continuous insulation and thermal bridging in building constructions. Balconies are an...
