Here are some fascinating figures (from Environment America) about the growth of renewables in the United States: Between 2011 and 2020, renewable energy production (solar, wind, and geothermal) grew at an average rate of 15% per year. Assuming this same rate of growth, the US… Read More
The United Nations and Bloomberg New Energy Finance recently published a report covering global trends in the renewable energy space for 2017. Here are some of their key findings: – 2016 was a record year in terms of renewable power capacity installed worldwide. This includes… Read More
Sugar Beach in Toronto by christophmarten on 500px Since we’ve been discussing waterfronts lately, I thought I would share this post from ArchDaily talking about 4 ways that cold-climate cities can make the most of their waterfronts. They are: Plan for winter sun Create plazas… Read More
On Friday when I was driving up to Thornbury, I ended up taking a route that goes through Shelburne, Ontario. I’ve taken this route at some point before, but I don’t remember seeing so many wind turbines. I guess it must have been before this… Read More
Lately I’ve been learning a lot about wind and how certain building forms can create dramatically different microclimates. In light of this, I’ve gained a new appreciation for the 30 St Mary Axe tower in London (colloquially known as “the Gherkin”). I’ve always been a… Read More
BRANDON DONNELLY 