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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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

Green Retrofit Economy Study

CAGBC and the Delphi Group‘s new study, Green Retrofit Economy Study profiles key…
June 2, 2022

Embodied Carbon: A primer for buildings in Canada

This document provides the building sector with the information needed to understand embodied…
March 23, 2022

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

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Call for CAGBC Committee Volunteers

Are you interested in making a valuable contribution to the growth of the…
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LEED v5: Highlights of the Project Priorities and Innovation Category

Have you checked out the updated category of Project Priorities and Innovation under…
October 9, 2024

LEED v5: Notable changes in the 2nd public comment drafts

The first public comment period for LEED v5 garnered nearly 6,000 comments across…
October 2, 2024

Updated approach to LEED review clarifications

In the early years of LEED v4 certification and as a courtesy, CAGBC…
October 1, 2024

Advancing green building for Canada’s future.