Chris Bruntlett - Guest Expert on Green Roofs and Living Walls

"The Benefits of Living Technologies"

Chris Bruntlett, Senior Project Manager, Streamline Enterprises

Green Roofs and Living Wall systems are a relatively new phenomenon, but there is a staggering amount of data and information that argues for their widespread use in the built environment.  The triple bottom line of “people, planet and profit” can be used to analyze a building’s envelope lifespan, energy performance, stormwater runoff, amenity space, pollution filtration, contribution to the local economy, and potential use for urban agriculture.  These collective benefits will be looked at in detail, as well as the different types of green roof and living wall systems available on the market.  Specific projects in the Vancouver area will be discussed, as case studies and examples of a new, collaborative form of design and development that benefits every single person involved.

Bio - Chris Bruntlett is a registered Building Designer with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia.  Having studied Architectural Science at Ryerson University in Toronto, he is a Senior Project Manager for Streamline Enterprises.  Located in Abbotsford, they are the Canadian distributor for Green Living™ Technologies (www.agreenroof.ca) Green Roof and Living Wall panels. They provide their clients with a complete package that includes manufacturing, design, engineering, consulting, products, services, and warranties.

Cost: $5 (pay at the door)

LOCATION: Light House Sustainable Building Centre, 2060 Pine Street, Vancouver

This event is sponsored by Light House Sustainable Building Centre.

Guest Expert seminars are intended to provide general information about green building products and technologies. Light House Sustainable Building Centre does not endorse any of the services or products discussed by guest expert speakers.