Everything is Connected
Good land-use decisions shape communities for decades. This article explores how LEED’s Sustainable Sites framework helps reduce infrastructure strain, improve resilience, and support healthier, more livable communities over the long term.
LEED & Our Land: Why Sustainable Site Planning Matters for Communities Read More »
This week, Griffith’s Community Centre became a space for thoughtful conversation, science-based learning, and local engagement as community members gathered for Sustainable Life’s What’s in Our Air? Lunch & Learn, presented in partnership with Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ). With 16 attendees and 10 participants signing up for future updates, the event demonstrated something important:
What’s in Our Air? Community Lunch & Learn Brings Diamond Valley Together Read More »
Air quality isn’t just about wildfire smoke or industry—it’s shaped by everyday actions in our communities. Here’s what a regional CRAZ meeting revealed about Diamond Valley.
What I Learned About Air Quality in Diamond Valley | CRAZ Meeting Insights Read More »
With thoughtful design, even a simple building can do more than store equipment—it can help capture rainwater, support landscaping, and prepare for the systems communities will rely on in the future.
Why Towns Build Parks Equipment Buildings Read More »
LEED Silver Certification for Alberta Infrastucture Facilities study selected three existing facilities, a health campus, a continuing care centre, and a rural hospital, all of which achieved LEED Silver on initial construction.
LEED Silver : the most Practical Choice for Communities Read More »
If you’ve ever heard the term LEED and wondered “Is that just an environmental label?” or “Does that affect me at all?” — you’re not alone. LEED shows up in conversations about new buildings, municipal projects, schools, and even housing developments. Yet for something that quietly influences how our communities are built, it’s often poorly
What Is LEED — and Why It Matters to Everyday Life Read More »
Every decision we make as a community—about water, buildings, energy, or even the air we breathe—shapes the world we leave for future generations. Over the past several years, local projects like rainwater harvesting, xeriscaping, and Repair Cafés have shown what’s possible when residents take sustainability into their own hands. Now, it’s time to bring these
Introducing the Sustainability Plan: Building a Healthier, Smarter Community Together Read More »
As climate change accelerates and resource scarcity becomes a defining issue of our time, communities in Southern Alberta are facing increasingly urgent challenges. From rising temperatures and prolonged drought to population growth and aging infrastructure, the need for sustainable community planning has never been greater. Two critical strategies stand out for municipalities aiming to lead
Future-Proofing communities: The Urgent Case for LEED Silver Read More »
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is a widely recognized and respected standard for green building design, construction, and operation. Adopting LEED Silver as a building code for a municipality in Alberta can bring numerous benefits to both the environment and the community. In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons
Benefits of Adopting LEED as a Building Code Read More »