Sustainable Buildings Canada

10/13/2026

Upcoming Workshop | Yukon Code Acceleration Forum

Join Sustainable Buildings Canada for the Yukon Code Acceleration Forum Workshop on November 18, 2026.

Curious about the new tiered energy efficiency levels in the 2020 National Building Code? This half-day virtual workshop will help participants understand how to review, verify and inspect compliance with the Code’s “Better than the Reference” performance tiers.

Using a practical example of a local Part 9 single-family detached home, the session will cover key requirements under Section 9.36, compliance pathways, available tools and resources, and energy efficiency technologies and building assemblies that meet or exceed the highest tiers.

Participants will also take part in learning exercises, hear from local subject matter experts and have the opportunity to ask questions. A completion certificate is included.

📅 November 18, 2026
💻 Virtual | Half-day workshop

Learn more and register: https://sbcanada.org/events/yukon-code-acceleration-forum-workshop/

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the people who make progress toward a more sustainable built environment possible.

From our partners and collaborators to the practitioners, students, researchers, and communities who continue to share knowledge and move ideas into action, thank you for being part of the SBC community.

10/09/2026

Myth: If a building project has a “green” label, it’s automatically sustainable.

Fact: Sustainability is more than a certification, a technology, or a collection of environmental claims. Meaningful building performance requires measurable outcomes; including energy use, carbon emissions, water consumption, occupant health and comfort, and long-term operational performance. The real question is not just what a project promises, but what it actually delivers.

10/07/2026

Condo owners and board members: looking to better understand your building and what you can do to make it more sustainable?

The Better Condos Workshop series is bringing practical, accessible information to condo communities across the GTA (and beyond!).

Whether you're a condo owner, board member, or simply interested in learning more, there’s a workshop coming up near you.

Check out the Better Condos website and event page to find an upcoming workshop and register: https://sbcanada.org/better-condos-boot-camp/

We hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

What happens after you set a net zero goal?

Moving from a commitment to measurable, verified performance requires a clear pathway, meaningful data, and a way to track progress over time.

Join Sustainable Buildings Canada and Global Network for Zero (GNFZ) on October 28 at 12 p.m. EST for:

From Net Zero Goals to Verified Performance: A Practical Introduction to the Global Network for Zero

This webinar will introduce the GNFZ certification framework and explore how organizations can move from establishing a baseline to identifying opportunities, tracking improvements, and independently verifying progress.

We’ll look at net energy, emissions, water and waste, including Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3 and embodied emissions. The session will also cover how the framework can be applied to both new and existing buildings, portfolios and organizations.

The second half will feature a live technical walkthrough of the GNFZ platform, offering a look at how projects move through the certification process.

October 28 | 12 p.m. EST

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/sT6LpnDuQaqSYCZpubHF9Q

10/05/2026

Our mighty SBC team joined together to support the Myles Ahead 5K run this past Sunday. Thanks to all who supported!

Myles Ahead, Advancing Child & Youth Mental Health

10/02/2026

Limited spaces remain for From Retrofit Planning to Real Projects on October 6.

This in-person session with Toronto 2030 District and EPICS combines an introduction to the Heat Pump Highway, an immersive Retrofit Planning learning module, and a real-world case study from Ecovert (A Member of BPA). The program includes time to connect with peers from Toronto's building and retrofit community.

Tuesday, October 6 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1179 King Street West, Suite 211, Toronto | Register: https://epics.corsizio.com/event/6aa07ebc06515f5698fe401b

Join Toronto 2030 District and Enspire Potential: Immersive Cleantech Studio (EPICS) for a practical, interactive session designed to help building owners, operators, property managers and retrofit professionals move from retrofit ambition to informed action.

09/30/2026

Today, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the ongoing impacts of Canada’s residential school system on Indigenous communities.

Truth and reconciliation requires continued learning, listening, and action. As we work toward a more sustainable future, we must also work toward one grounded in respect, understanding, and reconciliation.

We encourage our community to take time today to learn, reflect, and consider how we can each contribute to reconciliation.

09/28/2026

Accelerating Deep Energy Retrofits Across Ontario

How can we accelerate the transition to more energy-efficient, resilient housing?

That’s the focus of EnergySPRING, a Sustainable Buildings Canada initiative supporting Social Housing Providers and Indigenous Communities as they plan and implement deep energy retrofits.

EnergySPRING brings together technical expertise, practical resources, and capacity-building support to help organizations navigate the complex process of transforming existing buildings.

By supporting the people and organizations delivering these projects, EnergySPRING is helping build a pathway toward healthier, more efficient, and more resilient communities.

Learn more about the initiative and its work:

EnergySPRING is a 3-year SBC market transformation program, funded by Natural Resources Canada, to collaborate with Ontario First Nations & Social Housing providers towards accelerating & scaling deep-energy retrofits in their low-rise affordable rental buildings. Add something here to tie-in.

09/22/2026

We're one week away!

Don't miss Heat Happens: Lessons on Cooling and Comfort from the Field on September 29 at 12:00 PM EDT.

Join Cara Sloat and Joshua Vanwyck as they share research findings, real-world case studies, and practical strategies for reducing overheating in high-performance buildings.
If you're designing, building, or operating high-performance buildings, this webinar offers valuable insights into creating spaces that perform well—and keep occupants comfortable.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4bpk7SM