Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Years ago I believed architects should go back to the ABCs ...

It happens well before work crews are ready to pour a foundation, erect walls, or install windows on any new structure. Call it the genesis phase, the design vision that begins in the minds of the ...

The significance of form in green building design is well recognized, as it has a substantial impact on both energy performance and construction cost. This study investigates the impact of the ...