Why isn't solar energy's future brighter among designers?

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For this building, solar panels perform double duty, offering energy for electricity and shade over the windows to help lower ambient temperature within the building. A new research team is examining the obstacles to use such technology.

If solar energy can be harnessed to both heat and power buildings, why is it not being specified more often in building design? That is the question two Canadian professors are now trying to answer.

Thursday: CSC Hamilton/Niagara exploring architectural hardware

Tomorrow, the Hamilton/Niagara Chapter of CSC is presenting a lunchtime discussion on architectural hardware.

Make friends with CSC on Facebook

Here's something to "like"—CSC has increased its presence on Facebook.

Canadian renos tops with copper

Three Canadian projects have nabbed top "Restoration/Renovation" honours under the continent-wide Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association (CCBDA) and Copper Development Association (CDA) awards competition.

Toronto welcomes new collaborative centres for healthcare research

Earlier this month, downtown Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital opened its new Keenan Research Centre and Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre.

Deadline approaching for hardscaping awards

Roads, walkways, patios, plazas, and parking lots—myriad project types are now being accepted as nominees for Hardscape North America's (HNA's) awards program.

Montréal hosting both national CSC conference and interior design show

Next week, Québec's largest city will be resplendent with design/construction professionals as Montréal plays host both to the annual CSC Conference and the 23^rd Montréal International Interior Design Show (SIDIM).