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OAA HQ Retrofit Update in Canadian Architect Magazine
The OAA Headquarters recently underwent a retrofit to make it Net-zero. Canadian Architect has published a new article, written by Kathleen Kurtin about the project. The OAA Headquarters Net-zero Carbon Retrofit is near and dear to Coolearth’s heart because Sheena Sharp, Coolearths Principles was a key member of The OAA Building Committee, who initiated and […]
Read moreBuilding Show 2017 Follow-up: Net-zero Retrofit
Thank you to everyone who made it out to the Seminar Sheena Sharp gave on Thursday, November 30th, entitled: Net-Zero Upgrade to an Existing Semi-Detached House – Construction Follow-up. There were many more architects in attendance this year’s talk. This is good news, as it shows that the discussion of sustainability is reaching further into […]
Read moreHigh Park Reno – Modifying standard practices to reduce thermal bridging
The High Park renovation is fully underway, and we had pushed the contractor to modify some of his standard practices to reduce thermal bridging. The original house had no insulation and was built with hollow clay bricks. We are adding a stud wall to allocate Closed Cell Spray Foam insulation (ccSPF) by offsetting it from […]
Read moreInterior Design & Interior Renovations
“Thank you for all your hard work. We have really enjoyed the process with you and we are pleased with the final plans. You are truly professionals and very knowledgeable in your field, and it has been more than pleasant dealing with you and your firm throughout.” Quote from the owners of this house. If […]
Read moreMaking Net-Zero Commercial Buildings a Reality – @ Construct Canada
This Thursday Sheena Sharp, a principal at Coolearth, and Trevor Nightingale, the Program Leader, High Performance Buildings at National Research Council will present a seminar entitled “Making Net-Zero Commercial Buildings a Reality”. From the Construct Canada Website: For the early adopters, it is typically not a simple ROI but rather there are often less tangible […]
Read moreDesigning for Future Ontario Climates – Homes and Cottages
Map showing the extreme daily maximum temperature change in degrees Climate change is topping national, provincial, and municipal conversations these days: and for good reason. The fast few years have been the warmest on record (“NASA, NOAA Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015“) and the perils of business-as-usual become apparent. Ontario is implementing a Cap and […]
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