Welcome to the Canadian sustainable building website!

Design accounts for only about 0.2% of the costs associated with occupying a building over its life.  Initial construction costs are less than 2% of the lifecycle cost.  However, the decisions and actions at this stage govern the other 98% of costs.  Productivity improvements can be many times the investment made during design and construction.  To achieve the full impact, changes are needed in knowledge, commitment and process.  

This site provides information to help owners, developers, and design consultants make the changes by understanding the tangible benefits of building green, and the opportunities available to get ahead of the game.  On this site you will find:

• Why Green buildings are the way to go?

• Success stories from around the world 

• Regulations on sustainable building (federal, provincial, and municipal)

• Incentive Programs for new green buildings and large renovation projects

• LEED green building rating system information

• Building Operations (Resources for greening the way you run your building)

• Current news and events (with as much Canadian content as possible)

• Links to help you learn more...