Department of Civil Engineering - University of Toronto Magazine

Sensing Our Way to Better Buildings

Smart thermostats and other building sensors could help reduce energy use by 10 per cent, a U of T study finds. Full retrofits could go much further

A U of T group encourages participants to protect the Earth for future generations

An intelligent transportation system could reduce wait times at traffic lights in Toronto by more than half

An intelligent transportation system could reduce wait times at traffic lights in Toronto by more than half

Creating “thermal zones” in a home could reduce energy costs by as much as 80 per cent

The Saudi Arabian city is wrestling with a transit problem of Koranic proportions

Engineers are using the idea of "urban metabolism" to design more sustainable neighbourhoods

A real transit strategy, a solution to its financial troubles, better urban design – and mayoral candidates willing to discuss these things

Investing in high-speed rail and clean electricity could help lift Toronto out of the recession – and set the stage for a sustainable future

Tanenbaums pledge $1 million to support admission scholarships in the Department of Civil Engineering

Pay more for energy efficiency up front, save more in the long term, says prof

Could sewage be the energy of the future?