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Energy, Emissions and Sustainability in Canadian Houses Part 1

This session provides an overview of sustainability and the direction being taken globally, nationally, provincially and locally and the impact on the housing industry. The session also takes a brief look at housing affordability and move into a review of energy and carbon emissions, and what the industry needs to prepare for.

Energy, Emissions and Sustainability in Canadian Houses Part 2

Chris Magwood provided in-depth insights into the impact different material selections have on the embodied carbon emissions of buildings. Chris was joined by Lucas Coletta who provided an overview of the NRCan Material Emission Calculator (MEC2).

Top 5 Building Science & Energy Efficiency Priorities When Renovating Canadian Homes

Net Zero Ready Renovations are a hot topic these days. What are the criticial building science principles every designer, renovator and contractor (HVAC and otherwise) must keep in mind? What are 5 top opportunities to increase efficiency, lower carbon and make the home healthier and more durable?

Critical Canadian Home Building Science Part 2: Carbon Reduction Strategies for Canadian Homes: An Expert Panel – Embodied, Operational and Beyond

Building science considerations every stakeholder needs to understand. Do new tiered energy codes help OR hinder real emissions reduction? What are the next, real challenges on the horizon regarding climate change? Industry experts identify future trends, challenges and opportunities every home builder and renovator should be aware of.

A New Energy Code for Ontario Homes Is Coming. What Do the Experts Think?

As the OHBA and industry experts review the proposed adoption/harmonization with NBC 2020 9.36, a variety of challenges and opportunities have been identified. The most critical observations are often made by the professionals who practically apply energy codes on a daily basis, e.g. homebuilders, designers, building officials, and contractors.

Critical Canadian Home Building Science Part 11: The Growing Barriers NZ Builders and Communities Face With Renewables, PV, Energy Management and More

Join energy generation, storage and management expert, Wil Beardmore, President and Founder of Bluewater Energy. Wil and team have been working with large builders/developers for 10 years, implementing renewable and storage tech into NZ homes and communities.

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