Overview The construction and operation of buildings is responsible for approximately half of carbon emissions, according to the UK Green Building Council, opening up the possibility for Passivhaus to play a big role in mitigating the potential impacts of climate […]
About the Program Better Buildings BC: The Net-Zero Energy-Ready Challenge is a provincial incentive program and juried competition that aims to celebrate and support the design and construction of complex buildings that achieve the top step of the BC Energy […]
About the Website Commercial or residential, renovation or new construction – energy improvements are an excellent way to reduce your building’s energy use and make your space more comfortable and affordable to operate. Knowing where to start isn’t always easy. […]
Why ZEB Tools To support innovation in design and construction of multi-unit buildings that pursue zero emissions performance, the Zero Emissions Building (ZEB) tolls are structure to help offset the modest additional construction costs as leading builders test barriers, stimulate […]
Designing and Building the World’s Largest and Tallest Passive House Building The House at Cornell Tech After winning the contract to build a tech campus on New York City’s Roosevelt Island, Cornell Tech teamed up with the Hudson Companies, Handel […]
Navigating a Busy Fall Schedule for Professional Development Zero Emissions Partners and Friends, In my conversations with you over the last few months, it is apparent that there is a lot of activity in the industry! It seems everyone is […]
Exploring Vancouver’s first multi-unit residential Passive House projects Past Event: September 19, 2018 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Overview On September 19, ZEBx in partnership with Passive House Canada and the City of Vancouver, will host a social dialogue to explore the […]
The Future of ZEBs in Vancouver: An Interview with Jim Taggart Among Vancouver’s ever-present environmental advocacy, it can sometimes be difficult to identify where our city is experiencing substantial momentum and where barriers are hindering progress. We caught up with […]
A green initiative sponsored by the City of Vancouver to gather data and encourage the construction of more high-performance, low-rise buildings.
