News and Insights 

For the green building community.

Looking for news and insights from our community, or resources to help with your project? We’ve curated the latest stories, information and resources from our members and team of experts.  

Latest News

CAGBC celebrates 100 ZCB-Design certifications 

As 2024 came to a close, CAGBC proudly marked a major milestone —…
February 13, 2025

Updated Life Cycle Cost Calculator

The Zero Carbon Building Standard Life Cycle Cost Calculator workbook has been enhanced…
February 12, 2025

New pricing in effect April 1

To ensure LEED and Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard customers receive high-quality support and certification…
February 3, 2025

Ask the Expert – Philippe Hudon

Since 2004, Philippe Hudon has worked in the field of building mechanics services,…
January 30, 2025

Case Studies

240 Markland Drive

In 2020, 240 Markland Drive, a mid-rise multi-unit residential building (MURB) located in…
July 22, 2024

Humber Cultural Hub

The art of green building The Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) is part of…
April 2, 2024

Waterfront Innovation Centre

Conceived to achieve the highest standards in environmental sustainability, Menkes Developments‘ state-of-the-art Waterfront…
March 18, 2024

Co-operators New Headquarters

The new Co-operators headquarters building located at 101 Cooper Drive, Guelph, aims to…
June 16, 2023

RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Decarbonizing Canada’s Commercial Buildings

The Owner & Investor Perspective Released jointly by REALPAC, the Canada Green Building…
December 4, 2024

Two Million Green Homes

Ensuring Canada’s Needed New Housing is Affordable, Attainable, and Sustainable In this report,…
November 28, 2024

Building Our Future: A Low-Carbon Training Strategy For The Trades

Building Our Future: A Low-Carbon Training Strategy for the Trades is a workforce…
April 3, 2024

Full Disclosure: Real Estate’s Climate Leadership in action

In the absence of consistent requirements and support for building performance data disclosure…
October 26, 2022

Technical Resources

ZCB Pricing

Project fees are based on a project’s certification pathway and size. Project size…
January 31, 2025

LEED Pricing 

Registration and certification fees are based on your project’s rating system and size;…
January 31, 2025

National Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Practitioner’s Guide

The National Whole-building Life Cycle Assessment Practitioner’s Guide: Guidance for Compliance Reporting of…
December 12, 2024

Zero Carbon Building Interpretations

Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Interpretations provide support for project teams that require clarification…
September 12, 2024