Why we should be designing for intermittency
Australian study shows how electric hot water heaters can shave peak loads and deal with intermittency.
How much does a tonne of carbon dioxide weigh?
Um, a tonne? But how do you visualize that?
CO2 from forest fires? Don't worry; it's biogenic carbon and doesn't count.
This is the logic that the Doug Ford government and many Europeans use to justify burning wood for electricity.
Niagara Falls: Some things never change
The falls are still marvellous, and the city is still a tacky mess.
Wildfires are another reason that every house should be Passivhaus
That campfire smell is particulate pollution caused by climate change. You’re breathing the car industry, the fossil fuel industry, the cement kilns, the gas companies, and Doug Ford.
The real problem with electric cars
Rowan Atkinson's article in the Guardian misses the point: we need fewer cars.
Why we must save our "third spaces"
Get out and support your neighbourhood bar or restaurant; we need them more than ever.
From the Archives: The issue for boomers won't be "aging in place."
The real question is going to be, “how do I get out of this place?”
E-bikes are everywhere, and the CBC is on it
They are getting better and cheaper all the time; just take a look at the new Swytch kit.
Less is less
Upfront or embodied carbon isn't just about buildings, it is about everything
I survived riding a bike in Dublin
It's bad enough being on the wrong side of the road, but this city makes Toronto feel like Copenhagen.
The wood revolution in building is just getting started
Architects are learning how to use less of it, and how to make it even more beautiful.
Everyone in the building industry must read "Show Me the Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen"
This isn't a UK story, it's universal.
What colour is your aluminum? It makes a massive difference.
Different sources of aluminum have different carbon footprints. We should know what they are.
Up close and personal at the Ontario Science Centre
Anyone who thinks this building should be knocked down is a liar and a Philistine.
Happy 10th birthday and happy Earth Day, Bullitt Center
The world's greenest office building still sets the standard after a decade of operation.
How tall should a building be: How not to build in a climate crisis
They are incredibly inefficient at everything except making developers rich.
How big should a home be? If you're measuring upfront carbon, size matters.
Green building isn't enough; we need green zoning.
The New Manual: Light, Air and Openness
Part II- a look at the roots of modern architecture and fighting disease with design.
The problem isn't dockless e-scooters, it's dockless cars
Paris has banned rental e-scooters, and many are cheering; I'm not.