Agriculture, transportation, construction and building operations consistently top the charts of energy use and carbon footprint. As an...

Taking stock of Environmental Sustainability As the building industry rolls out more stringent energy efficiency targets, a second very...

One of the most common questions we are asked is how much does it cost to build a custom designed home? While the numbers can vary...

The Cost to Install The major difference between an electric induction cooktop and a natural gas cooktop is the cost of the ventilation...

Many BC local governments are consulting and considering if and when to implement the BC Energy Step Code. Nido Design provided the...

Implementing BC’s Energy Step Code by municipalities is critical to enable the construction of energy efficient buildings, achieve...

Imagine a home that can produce all of its own energy, and even has enough left over to power an electric car or collect a dividend...

Buying or building a new house is the most significant investment we in our lives. Providing warmth and comfort should be a precondition...

A high performance triple glazed window is a critical component required to achieve up to 75% energy savings in a Passive House. There...

In order to be effective a vapour barrier must be completely sealed. Therein lies the problem of conventional practices. The intent of...

Radiant floor heating is one of the most common requests we receive from custom home design clients but does it make sense for your new...

The Province of BC has released a report providing a pathway for homes and buildings to be Net-Zero ready by 2032. Eventually, all...