...to reach the high standards of quality that will allow our tenants to live well and thrive. But it is from my work as a small-scale developer and builder of......being part of a certified Passive House project. Building to the Passive House standard — arguably the most air-tight and energy-efficient building standard in the world — is usually done...

...designed both for and by them. For instance, the “Into the Great Outdoors” exhibition features perspectives and adaptive technologies tailored for outdoor recreation. Accessibility standards were meticulously integrated into the......development of all 11 new exhibitions, emphasizing multi-sensory engagement, digital accessibility, and inclusivity for diverse visitors. Accessibility standards informed exhibition design for: height of text panels, touchscreen controls, height range...

...architectural styles.” (Booklet Positive Lived Experiences of Quality in the Built Environment 2023, p.226).   Here is an image to the location above I consider to be an example of...“A concrete example of a positive experience of quality in a built environment is the community of Scarboro in Calgary, AB. The Scarboro historic community is a cultural landscape comprising...

“I particularly remember visiting Manoir Westmount retirement home. I was impressed by the different amenities that improved the neighborhood’s quality of life and increased livability. Among these amenities were a......designed primarily for elderly people, however, I observed that people of different generations used the space and created a multi-generational and active place.   Despite some barriers to quality, I...

...However, sites such as Montmorency Falls seem to present enormous challenges in terms of maintenance and constant innovation to ensure a certain level of quality in accordance with the norms......and standards in terms of security. I imagine that similar infrastructures should exist and be available to be visited by the general public throughout Canada. In this perspective, a plan...