Research 

Insights for a greener future

Advances in green building are driven by data. We can prove sustainability measures work by tracking resource use, emissions, and impacts on the environment and occupants. A data-based approach also guides CAGBC’s research, which explores critical areas of sustainability within a building context. 

CAGBC reports and studies help move the building sector forward. From demonstrating the need for tracking and benchmarking of building performance, to the feasibility of low-carbon buildings and retrofits, our research is a roadmap for the future of green building.

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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

You can’t change what you don’t measure. Benchmark to improve building performance.

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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

Advancing green building for Canada’s future.