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The dark clouds and silver lining of NIMBYs

The dark clouds and silver lining of NIMBYs

Persistent rain-producing low-level nimbus (Latin: “rain”) clouds are thick and dark enough to block out the sun, and often bring torrential rains or snow. NIMBYs (not in my back yard) are ad hoc groups of residents who band together to oppose real estate developments...
Sustainable design doesn’t have to cost more

Sustainable design doesn’t have to cost more

At this years’ Ontario Association of Architects annual conference, the opening plenary focused on valuing zero carbon emissions and net zero energy in buildings. Experts discussed at length the role of architecture and design in building and valuing low-emission...
Valuing carbon in the real estate market

Valuing carbon in the real estate market

At this years’ Ontario Association of Architects annual conference, the opening plenary focused on valuing zero carbon emissions and net zero energy in buildings. Experts discussed at length the role of architecture and design in building and valuing low-emission...