Sustainable Buildings Canada

06/05/2026

Whether you're a new condo owner living in or renting out your unit, or an engaged condo board member or manager planning for the future of your building, you play an important role in the health, longevity, and sustainability of your home. As cities move toward net-zero targets, the decisions made today will directly impact your condominium—and your voice matters in shaping how your building responds.
The Better Condos Boot Camp (BCBC) is a free, one-day workshop that brings together condo managers, board members, and unit owners to learn, collaborate, and prepare for the future. You'll gain practical insights into upcoming regulations, building performance improvements, retrofit opportunities, and long-term planning strategies, while connecting with industry experts and others facing similar challenges.

By participating, you'll be better equipped to contribute to discussions about repairs, replacements, and capital planning, helping ensure your building remains comfortable, resilient, and financially sustainable for years to come.

Spaces are limited, and June 15 is the final BCBC workshop available this spring. If you've been considering attending, now is the time to reserve your spot.

Ready to plan for the environmental and financial sustainability of your condo? Visit our website at www.sbcanada.org/better-condos-boot-camp or contact us at [email protected] to register today!

06/05/2026

As part of Toronto Climate Week, SBC hosted a Better Condos Workshop at the North York Community Center. We are so grateful for the engaged participants who all left with the next three steps for decarbonizing their condos!

https://sbcanada.org/better-condos-boot-camp/

06/04/2026

SBC’s Expert Network brings together leading practitioners, academics, and industry specialists across the full spectrum of high-performance and sustainable building design.

From building science, energy modelling, and enclosure design to accessibility, renewables, carbon accounting, and policy, these experts support SBC programs, research, and applied industry knowledge sharing.

Together, they help translate complex sustainability challenges into practical, real-world solutions for the built environment.

Explore the full list of SBC experts here:

Supporting Experts SBC relies on a large roster of experts through our program delivery efforts. These experts represent a full range of competencies and experience and SBC is grateful for their involvement and support. Christian Flores Façade Specialist Christian is a Façade Specialist with WSP.....

06/03/2026

Designing today’s buildings means planning for a future that will look very different from today.

The Future-Ready Design Guide, developed by the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA), supports design professionals across the Greater Golden Horseshoe in creating buildings and landscapes that are resilient, adaptable, and responsive to long-term climate, energy, and demographic change.

The guide encourages a shift away from short-term thinking toward life-cycle design—ensuring the buildings we deliver today remain valuable assets, not future liabilities.

Developed by TSA and funded by The Atmospheric Fund.

The Future-Ready Design Guide for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings provides holistic, actionable insight for sustainable housing design in the GTA

06/02/2026

Building forward together.

Between shifting codes, permit hurdles, and market pressure, the construction industry is in a dynamic and change-filled time. Frameworks was created by sector leaders to help the sector navigate it. A collaboration between Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) and SWR, Frameworks is designed to help the Southwestern Ontario building sector be both profitable and sustainable.

Over 500 industry professionals have already engaged - through webinars, newsletter subscriptions, networking events, and collaborations. Whether you’re a builder, architect, tradesperson, or consultant, join the Frameworks network today.

🔗 Get involved: Attend an event, sign up for the newsletter, or suggest a topic you’d like to see tackled at

Frameworks is an industry-guided initiative developed by Sustainable Waterloo Regionin partnership with the Grand Valley Construction Association, designed to support professionals and organizations across the building sector in the transition toward efficient, smart, and healthy buildings

06/01/2026

Sustainable Buildings Canada’s Savings by Design Energy Modeller roster highlights the expertise behind high-performance building design in Ontario.

These professionals support integrated design workshops by using energy modelling to test ideas, evaluate strategies, and help project teams optimize building performance early in the design process. https://sbcanada.org/savingsbydesign/

Their work is central to translating design decisions into measurable outcomes—supporting energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and better building performance across commercial and multi-residential projects.

Explore the full list of energy modellers:https://sbcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Savings-By-Design-Energy-Modellers-.pdf

The Enbridge Gas and Union Gas Savings by Design Program offers support and financial incentives to encourage builders of commercial and multi-residential developments to design their projects to achieve energy and environmental performance enhancements beyond the minimum requirements of the buildin...

05/29/2026

How is your condo preparing for upcoming energy and emissions requirements?

The Better Condos Boot Camp brings together condo managers, condo board members, and condo unit owners to plan for the future.

Join us this summer in Toronto, with more dates to come in the GHTA.

Tag someone who owns a condo & should attend. 👇

https://sbcanada.org/better-condos-boot-camp/

05/28/2026

Interested in learning about sustainable buildings and making a real-world impact?

Join Sustainable Buildings Canada’s Better Buildings Boot Camp (BBBC) in Kitchener-Waterloo this August — a FREE one-week, in-person program designed for students passionate about sustainability, building performance, and better communities.

Hosted at evolv1 from August 24–28, 2026, participants will collaborate on a real-life building project, connect with sustainability professionals, and work alongside students from a range of disciplines across Canada.

We’re also excited to share that speakers for the Kitchener-Waterloo session include J Leko and Javeriya Hasan.

The program is open to graduate degree, diploma, and certificate students from Canadian universities and colleges. Recent graduates are welcome to apply, though preference will be given to current students.

Applications close July 1, 2026, and spaces are limited.

Apply today: sbcanada.org/better-buildings-boot-camp/

05/27/2026

What does it take to plan and deliver a deep energy retrofit?

Minto is working toward net zero carbon by 2050 and has partnered with RDH Building Science to study a deep retrofit at their Castleview property.

This roadmap outlines the steps, costs, and potential savings involved, offering practical insight to help others take on similar projects.

The goal is clear. Share knowledge, scale action, and accelerate carbon reduction across the industry.

Read the paper:

Minto has been investing in electricity and natural gas reduction measures at their commercial buildings and multi-unit residential buildings for decades, and are now turning their attention towards the goal of achieving net zero carbon (NZC) by 2050.

05/26/2026

Sustainable Buildings Canada’s Better Condos Boot Camp has been recognized as a 2026 Clean50 Top Project.

This national recognition highlights leadership and innovation in advancing Canada’s clean economy.

The program was developed to help condominium communities take action on deep energy retrofits and long-term planning.

It brings together industry experts and key decision-makers to address one of the biggest barriers to progress: alignment across condo stakeholders.

Join an upcoming Toronto session to learn how your building can prepare. More dates to come in the GTHA.

Supported by The Atmospheric Fund. https://sbcanada.org/better-condos-boot-camp/