Events
The Green Building Tradeshow Opening Ceremony will be held at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada on May 1, 2007 at 7pm.
Cascadia’s Buildings in Balance series includes workshops and seminars on the most current and innovative issues in sustainable design. The 2007 series begins in May and runs through July in Cascadia’s three largest cities: Portland, Seattle and Vancouver.
In August 2006, John Holdren, President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, warned that at the current pace of climate change, a catastrophic sea level rise of up to 4 meters i
2007 Workshop Schedule
2007 Workshop Schedule
2007 Workshop Schedule
On Tuesday May 8th, from 12 noon-1pm, the BC Sustainable Energy Association is offering its members a free lunchtime educational Teleworkshop on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles and the fascinating Vehicl
In response to overwhelming interest, we have developed a two-hour, non-technical “Green Building 101” for homeowners, strata-dwellers and anyone else interested in learning how to “green” their home! Follow the links below to register.
2007 Workshop Schedule
St Anselm’s Anglican Church near UBC is running a series of lectures and discussion on sustainability in global and local perspective.
2007 Workshop Schedule
2007 Workshop Schedule
2007 Workshop Schedule
Throughout May, Light House Sustainable Building Centre is offering a non-technical “Green Building 101” for homeo
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, BC. Corky Evans, NDP Agriculture Critic; Michael Sather, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows; Joe Foy from the Western Canada Wilderness Committee; Donna Passmore from the Fraser Valley Conservation Coalition
On Monday evening at Maple Ridge city hall, Trade expert Ellen Gould will debate Niels Veldhuis, from the Fraser Institute, on B.C.
Dr. Ray Cole, Director, UBC Architecture: “Carbon Neutral Buildings: What Can British Columbia Learn from International Examples?”
May 16th – 1:30 – 3:30 pm, 2007
L' École Victor Brodeur (LEED certification pending) 637 Head Road (Equimalt)
How can you help fight climate change, improve air quality, and conserve fossil fuel? By helping to boost awareness of energy conservation as part of the Turn It Off! BC program, where British Columbia turns down the power and saves energy for one day.
St Anselm’s Anglican Church near UBC is running a series of lectures and discussion on sustainability in global and local perspective.
When?
Thursday, May 17th, 2007
Green roofs or living roofs provide a natural solution to current urban environmental problems. Our two main research areas include using green roofs to increase thermal efficiency and manage storm water of a building.
Welcome to the most sustainable building project in Canada, the Eco-Sense home of Ann and Gord Baird. This tour will show the loadbearing cob wood working shop and the house that is in progress. The house is the first of its kind, engineered to be the first code approved high occupancy load bearing cob building in Canada. The tour will be hosted by Angela Evans of Saanich.
THE MAY 19th WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION AND THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
THERE IS STILL SPACE FOR OUR MAY 29 AND JUNE EVENTS - click here to register.
Light House will be closed Saturday, May 19 - Monday May 21 for Victoria Day weekend.
Light House will be closed Saturday, May 19 - Monday May 21 for Victoria Day weekend.
Light House will be closed Saturday, May 19 - Monday May 21 for Victoria Day weekend.
Kelly Mason's newest exhibition "Intervention" opens at the Elliott
Kelly Mason's newest exhibition "Intervention" opens at the Elliott
Cascadia’s Buildings in Balance series includes workshops and seminars on the most current and innovative issues in sustainable design. The 2007 series begins in May and runs through July in Cascadia’s three largest cities: Portland, Seattle and Vancouver.
Kelly Mason's newest exhibition "Intervention" opens at the Elliott
This is a panel discussion with Dr. Larry Frank (Bombardier Chair holder in Sustainable Urban Transportation Systems), architect JP Thornton and transportation engineer Lon LaClaire. Dr. Frank, with UBC's School of Community and Regional Planning, will deliver the keynote speech. He specializes in the interaction between land use, travel behaviour, air quality and health. Mr.
Kelly Mason's newest exhibition "Intervention" opens at the Elliott
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During this course, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught.
Kelly Mason's newest exhibition "Intervention" opens at the Elliott
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During this course, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught.
Surrey Sport and Leisure Arena, Surrey - The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is offering a free Comm
Participate in an interactive workshop with other members of your community and City staff.
Location: Vancouver Hellenic Community Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street
Cost: FREE
Reservations are required. Call 604-873-7707 or ecodensity@vancouver.ca
Throughout May and June, Light House Sustainable Building Centre is offering a non-technical “Green Building 101” for homeowners, strata-dwellers and anyone else interested in learning how to
Kelly Mason's newest exhibition "Intervention" opens at the Elliott
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During this course, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught.
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During this course, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught.
PRE-BIKE TO WORK WEEK PRESENTATION:
PRE-BIKE TO WORK WEEK PRESENTATION:
The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO ) is hosting a one-day conference entitled Green Roofs and Homeowner Protection in British Columbia on May 29, 2007 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. This one-day conference is open to all interested parties who wish to discuss the issues and options for residential green roofs in B.C.
In response to overwhelming interest, we have developed a two-hour, non-technical “Green Building 101” for homeowners, strata-dwellers and anyone else interested in learning how to “green” their home! Follow the links below to register.
PRE-BIKE TO WORK WEEK PRESENTATION:
Cascadia’s Buildings in Balance series includes workshops and seminars on the most current and innovative issues in sustainable design. The 2007 series begins in May and runs through July in Cascadia’s three largest cities: Portland, Seattle and Vancouver.
You are welcome to attend the second in a series of workshops to develop the Zero Waste Challenge. Drop in between 12 and 1 pm on Wednesday, May 30 to network and learn what is currently happening in the region and about the results of our first workshop. From 1pm onwards (finishing no later than 4pm), discuss and provide input on potential strategies and actions to:
PRE-BIKE TO WORK WEEK PRESENTATION:
SB07Toronto is a two-day conference that will examine best practices and the latest advancements of a policy, technical and commercial nature in sustainable construction and technology.
