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Opening Reception for Shawn Micallef’s “Toronto System”, May 2 6pm
You and a guest are cordially invited to the Opening Reception for Shawn Micallef’s “Toronto System” photo- series as part this years Contact Photography Festival. The opening is May 2nd from 6-9pm and is hosted at Coolearth’s office and storefront gallery at 386 Pacific Avenue, and is a part of the Junction-wide opening for […]
Read moreShawn Micallef – Contact Photography Festival
We are excited to announce that we are hosting Shawn Micallef’s “Toronto System” photo-series as part of this years Contact Photography Festival. Shawn Micallef explores Toronto leaving a trail of tweeted and instagramed photos behind him. These photos sometimes have people in them, but often don’t. They are an oblique aggregate of the city’s […]
Read more2030 Commitment – 2014 Report – 65% Reduction over Average
It’s that time of year again: when Architecture firms across North America who are participants in the 2030 Challenge report their results. This year we exceeded the target of 60% reduction by achieving a 65% reduction. This means that we are working effectively towards the 2030 Challenge goal of all new construction being […]
Read moreCarbon Pricing: A Key Driver of Climate Change Mitigation
Last week, In a lecture to students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim spoke about the main drivers of climate change, and how these can be addressed. “We have to keep the economy growing – there is no turning back on growth… What we have to do is […]
Read morePassive House in Canada?
A Passive House in Victoria, BC by Greg Damant. Passive House is a standard which certifies buildings who achieve high levels of energy efficiency, and comfort. The strangest part, perhaps, is not the reasonable price point for which this efficiency and comfort can be gained (in Canada approximately 10% more initial construction cost then standard)… […]
Read moreNo Optimal Price of Oil
“For these types of reasons I will argue that there is no ‘optimal’ price for oil in much the same way as there is no ‘optimal’ price for heroin. This analogy between oil and heroin may appear like a polemical exaggeration, but I hope to show that it is, in fact, worryingly apt. When heroin […]
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