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Posted on February 4th, 2026 by Samantha Younan

Taller doesn’t mean terrible: How smart design can lower carbon emissions for residential buildings

U of T Engineering researchers are exploring ways to meet our housing needs while emitting less

Posted on July 15th, 2024 by Tyler Irving

How to build more with less: New model shows how Canada can reconcile its housing and climate targets by adopting established sustainable construction practices

U of T Engineering researchers created the future infrastructure growth (FIG) model to quantify the reduced emissions associated with known sustainable construction strategies

Posted on September 29th, 2021 by Tyler Irving

Large carbon footprint of new house construction mostly due to concrete basements

Analysis of 40 homes in Toronto suggests zoning and construction strategies that could reduce the environmental impact of new builds

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