Building Carbon Zero with CLF

The Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) plays an essential role in the fight against climate change through pioneering research, creating resources, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and developing member-led projects to bring the embodied carbon emissions of buildings down to zero. Important initiatives include promoting climate action, creating sessions for continuing education on carbon policy, funding research projects […]

TEDx & CAHP team up with MTBA for climate solutions

From the curators of the popular TED Talks, TED Countdown is an urgent new global initiative designed to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal is to turn ideas into action and build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 in the race to a zero-carbon world. […]

Ottawa Architects Propose ‘Radical Rehabilitation’, Addition, Zero Carbon for 24 Sussex Drive

Overall view of the revitalized site

Ottawa-based Architecture, Urbanism and Conservation firm MTBA Associates has proposed a “radical rehabilitation” for the Prime Minister’s official Residence at 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa. The proposal, which includes heritage preservation, a new “official wing” addition, and high sustainability performance to a level called “Zero Carbon”, is intended to make good use of existing resources and be an international-level showcase […]