Net-Zero Construction Feasibility Study – Northern Canada
The feasibility of net-zero building design has been a topic of controversy in Canada’s North. RDH conducted a comprehensive study to assess the feasibility of achieving Passive House and near-net zero energy performance levels, specifically conforming to Step 4 and 5 of the BC Energy Step Code.
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Mass Timber Enclosure Symposium and Resources
Mass timber has emerged as an attractive option for builders who want to achieve construction projects that are more sustainable but also cost- and time-efficient. In an effort to share our knowledge and advance the industry’s understanding of mass timber construction, we have shared our expertise through events, presentations, and...
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Ainsworth & Dunn
A historic 1902 Seattle waterfront building that began its service as a salmon-processing warehouse—and more recently served as the Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant—got another new identity in 2019.
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Westinghouse HQ
Originally built in 1917, the Westinghouse HQ building in Hamilton, Ontario, is a long, narrow, 7-story rectangular structure that once served as the head office of the Canadian Westinghouse Company.
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Old Crowe Health & Wellness Centre
RDH provided comprehensive building enclosure consulting for two completed facilities: a single-storey, 950 m2 Health and Wellness Centre and a two-storey 10-plex housing unit covering approximately 1,000 m2.
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Yukon Cold Climate Heat Pump Field Study
RDH has a long history of monitoring buildings to better understand their performance. From building enclosures to energy performance to indoor environmental quality, long-term monitoring provides invaluable insight into the way things actually behave out in the real world.
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