Category Archives: Perversions

(Apr. 21, 2009) North of the border a controversy is starting to gain steam in the nation’s largest city, Toronto. The city has proposed a by-law that would make ‘green roofs’ mandatory in new construction of condos higher than 7 storeys and office or retail complexes greater than 54,000 square feet (about 1/4 of a Wal-Mart Supercenter). Continue reading →

(April 19, 2009) The Cost Benefit Group (CBG), formerly Damage Valuation Associates, specializes in evaluating the economic and financial impacts of environmental hazards and real estate development projects. Continue reading →

(April 19, 2009) Green roof infrastructure promises to become an increasingly important option for building oweners and community planners. As we move into the 21st century, green roofs can address many of the challenges facing urban residents. Continue reading →

(April 2, 2008) At 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Mayor David Miller got into a car and drove from City Hall to a Shoppers Drug Mart on Eglinton Avenue West. He bought a card for the bar mitzvah of a family friend. Continue reading →

(March 15, 2008) As provincial and local governments focus their attention on setting and reaching goals for greenhouse has reduction and environmental protection, the role that new development and construction can play is under active scrutiny. Continue reading →

(June 22, 2007) In early 2007, the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) Board of Directors became aware of the need for action to address issues arising from the application of extensive green roof technology in the construction of new homes for sale in British Columbia. Continue reading →

(January 30, 2007) The purpose of this paper is to identify for resolution the issues surrounding the introduction of green building techniques, particularly green roof systems, in residential construction in British Columbia. Continue reading →