Heat pumps, the unsung hero of the energy world, are mechanical devices that can harvest renewable thermal energy for space heating and cooling. They’ve been identified globally as a key…
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Deep Retrofit Diary: Construction Begins
…heat pump townhouses is an interesting real-world example of the notorious “rebound effect” — the increase in energy consumption that is sometimes seen with the introduction of high-efficiency equipment. Communication…
Lessons from a Heat Pump Retrofit at CityHousing Hamilton
…recovery, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air source heat pump (ASHP) system in three suites to test the performance of the technology under real-world conditions and to provide best practice recommendations….
New report makes the pitch for mid-rise
…is that our existing rules and incentives make mid-rise cost prohibitive compared with other, less sustainable options. Pembina’s report proposes five strategies to level the playing field for mid-rise development:…
Getting to know the region: Climate action in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
…assessed leading regional initiatives, including low-carbon initiatives, from around the world. Then we canvassed over 30 thought leaders from across the GTHA regarding what they see as the most promising…
YWCA Hamilton raises the bar to build amazing affordable housing
…building design in addressing resilience? The importance of good indoor air quality came to the forefront during the pandemic. The World Health Organization and ventilation bodies across the globe advised…
TAF financing facilitates better-than-code Windmill Developments Condo
…mixed-use projects. Windmill is currently developing what is targeted to be the world’s most sustainable community, Zibi, a 37 acre, 3.5 million sq.ft. mixed use development in the downtown core…
Getting down with heat pumps
…conduct feasibility studies on eight ‘typical’ EMURB properties. A current barrier to retrofitting EMURBs is the current lack of real world examples. Although geothermal and air source heat pumps are…
Housing Accelerator Fund
…infrastructure. In the post-pandemic hybrid work world, many cities have a long-term surplus of commercial office space. Zoning bylaws may restrict conversion of office buildings to housing, and renovation costs…
TAFs Comments on the Motion to Declare a Climate Emergency in Toronto
…signal to our citizens and the world that Toronto is making climate action an immediate priority. TAF strongly supports the Mayor’s Motion to declare a climate emergency. classic-editor 11814 10746…
TAF’s Comments on Ontario’s Environment Plan
January 2019. Government of Ontario. Climate change is among the greatest threats facing Ontario and the world today. Strong provincial action on climate change presents promising opportunities to create local…
Dan Leckie Forum 2023
…served as a City of Toronto Councillor and Founder and Chair of TAF, devoted his life to building an inclusive and healthy world, and favoured participatory approaches to bringing about…