Parametric simulations in support of integrated design processes
Integrated, “whole-building” energy modelling is a process in which all design options related to a building’s energy consumption and generation are simulated and mapped. It is increasingly being used in support of building energy code compliance, green building standard evaluation, and utility and government incentive programs. Recent advances in both energy modelling software and computing power have made it easier to execute what are known as parametric simulations. These types of...
read moreEPIC 2017: A huge success!
On Monday November 6th 2017 our industry was witness to the highly successful, informative, new and innovative show that brought LCD’s, Owners and trades together for a true insight on how to take advantage of industry incentive programs. RHB Magazine was the media sponsor of Energy Programs and Incentives Conference (EPIC) 2017, which showcases active energy programs within the City of Toronto, in addition to rebates and incentives that help building owners and managers, as well as engineers...
read moreEnergy Programs and Incentives Conference (EPIC) 2017
MINGO Rally presents: The Energy Programs and Incentives Conference (EPIC), Toronto ONE FOCUS. ONE GOAL. Did you know that more than tens of $millions of energy incentives are available to building owners every year? Navigating the variety of energy programs and incentives available to apartment owners can be overwhelming and intimidating. EPIC – The Energy Programs and Incentives Conference, showcases active energy programs within the City of Toronto, along with their incentives and...
read moreGoing green in multifamily construction is fast becoming the standard
Story by: Tim Blackwell | Property Management Insider The future for going green in new home building and apartment construction looks rosy. Builders and remodelers seem to be shaking perceptions that green building is too expensive and plan to incorporate sustainable construction practices in future homes. Architects and construction companies that specialize in multifamily say it’s not rocket science to go green, and, in some cases, the cost is negligible. In fact, new and better products...
read moreHow Cloud-Based Technology can Save Maintenance Teams Time and Money
By Tim Blackwell | Property Management Insider New tool technology is exceeding traditional definitions of improvements to the power tools that build and maintain multifamily housing. High-tech and blue-tooth enabled tools are not only designed to ease the chores of drilling, sawing and affixin’ but also save time and money. Cloud-Based Technology is Making Maintenance Mobile Tools have come a long way since the introduction of the electric motor in the 1880s that made possible today’s...
read moreWashington, DC and Toronto top list of cities with the most green roof construction for 2014
Story by: Monika Warzecha | BuzzBuzzHome Among North American cities, Washington, DC and Toronto installed the most green roofs in 2014. Washington, DC’s 1.2 million square feet of new green roofs gave it the top spot for the fourth year in a row. Toronto, which installed some 775,216 square feet, took second place, though this was first time a Canadian city has ever cracked the top five in the ranking for the 11 years that Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), a non-profit, has been...
read more2014 RHB APARTMENT GUIDE: EXTERIORS
The 2014 RHB Apartment Guide – Exteriors serves to inform Canadian apartment building owners and managers on how to maintain, renovate and upgrade their properties, with the focus on the building’s exterior. This guide provides strategies, direction and tips on what to do, what to look for and what to avoid, as well as the importance of building maintenance and capital work. To ensure that this guide contains the most current and pertinent information, RHB worked in collaboration with Geoff...
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