Energy conservation and water efficiency
Energy conservation With conventional fossil fuel supplies in decreasing supply, it is important to conserve and use energy wisely. This building was designed to take…
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The George and Kathy Dembroski Centre for Horticulture
The Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) celebrates natural beauty through popular horticultural and environmental programs and renowned ornamental gardens. An extensive addition to the TBG includes…
The green roof
The green roof on the Dembroski Centre for Horticulture is over 2,400 square feet and acts as a shallow planter. The soil and plant roots…
Green Roof
The green roof on the Dembroski Centre for Horticulture is over 2400 square feet. It acts as a shallow planter with the soil and plant…
Strawbale Shed
Two-thirds of the world’s populations inhabit buildings made of earth. Straw bale buildings have proven to be as durable as other types of buildings; they…
What’s in Bloom: November 15-25
In the Nature Garden: Cornus sanguinea ‘Winter Beauty’ (Bloodtwig dogwood); aptly named, this bloodtwig dogwood is noted for its orange-yellow winter stems tipped with red…