The day I spoke to Stan Lipkowski, Principal Projects Manager – Sustainability, Construction and Manufacturing Products for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, was a snowy Thursday in February. That normally wou...
Which would you rather have: 55 city blocks, or an orchard that can grow 22 million apples? They both take up the same amount of space (121 hectares / 300 acres), but one increases urban sprawl, en...
On the shore of a northern Canadian lake, the need to respect the natural world hits home. For two families who have cottages here, sustainability matters. It was important to ensure that the build...
Cities are economic engines. They have the greatest concentrations of companies, the most job opportunities and the highest salaries. However, housing in major cities is increasingly unaffordable. The...
Wrapped in black steel cladding, the Parkview House in Victoria, BC is visually striking. The home is a simple two-storey design with a typical peaked roof. Its simplicity makes it stand out. But unde...
Awareness is growing of sustainable building technologies and the need to reduce energy consumption. For architects, designers, engineers, contractors and developers, this increasing environmental con...
Using scientific analysis to guide construction Mid-rise residential buildings can be found in cities across NorthAmerica, and more are under construction every day. Withcommercial spaces at street...
“The City of Saskatoon wanted an innovative program on a site that they had attained,” said Gerry Garvin the Senior Contract Administrator in an interview with Steel Design magazine. “It is boun...
Grow Community is a development that appeals to individuals and families looking to enrich their lives with environmental responsibility, while reaping the benefits of a high-quality, healthy lifestyl...
In the case study presented here, a mid-rise office building in the GTA area was virtually designed using steel component construction and contrasted against concrete construction. The functionality o...