Events
03 / 25
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
LEED Canada-NC (New Construction) 1.0 Technical Review Workshop Like the study group, only you spend a full day with a Canada Green Building Council professional who explains the entire credit system. This is a highly recommended workshop for anyone needing an introduction to the LEED rating system and anyone planning to write their accreditation exam. See the poster below for more information. Start: 8:30 am
End: 4:30 pm
LEED Canada for New Construction Technical Review Workshop This intensive, one-day workshop provides a technical overview of the LEED Canada-NC 1.1 rating system. Start: 7:30 pm
Patrick Condon presents:
Tuesday, March 25 | ||
03 / 26
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 9:00 am
Faced with rising energy costs and increasing public awareness about climate change, municipalities across Canada are taking a leading role in addressing greenhouse gas emissions through sustainability strategies, community plans and green building policies. A green building policy can help municipalities develop high performance buildings that will reduce operating expenses, hedge against rising energy costs, improve productivity, and in the longer term, realize associated benefits from deferred investments in capital projects. Start: 7:00 pm
The UVic Business Sustainability Club, the Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability, and Common Energy present: Business Excellence: The Case for Sustainability, featuring Coro Strandberg Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 | 7:00pm Start: 7:00 pm
Cascadia Region Green Building Council's Transformational Lecture Series
All Sustainability Is Local Michelle will reveal how to connect the dots between green building, renewable energy, local farming and sustainable business development in your hometown.
Wednesday, March 26 | ||
03 / 27
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 8:30 am
Start: Mar 27 2008 - 8:30am
End: Mar 28 2008 - 5:00pm
GETTING TO CARBON NEUTRAL
March 27th & 28th Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:30 pm
Many of us feel that we are powerless to stop global warming and the subsequent climate changes that are happening because of it. We can’t stop the weather but our actions can, and do, influence others around us. Businesses, corporations and governments are listening to us more and more. This presentation will briefly cover climate change and its impacts on our world. It will focus more on the changes we, as individuals, can make in our lives. And it will include what some companies and governments are doing to help in this crisis. Speaker: Caer Weber Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE NEXT AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON SEMINAR Brought to you by the BC & Yukon Chapter When? Thursday, March 27th , 2008 Registration starts 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Presentation from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Where? Moxie's Classic Grill - Conference room Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Retrofitting Communities for Sustainability: Sustainability – What Would It Look Like? Have you ever wondered what our community would look like if we could retrofit it for sustainable living? What if we didn’t treat water as a one-time use commodity, and there was no such thing as “waste”? Are you bursting with creative ideas for a positive future and wonder if others are too? Start: 7:00 pm
Cascadia Region Green Building Council's Transformational Lecture Series
All Sustainability Is Local Michelle will reveal how to connect the dots between green building, renewable energy, local farming and sustainable business development in your hometown.
Thursday, March 27 | ||
03 / 28
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). End: 5:00 pm
Start: Mar 27 2008 - 8:30am
End: Mar 28 2008 - 5:00pm
GETTING TO CARBON NEUTRAL
March 27th & 28th Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The International Institute for Bau-Biologie™ and Ecology presents Building the Natural, Healthy Way Seminar
An introduction to: Start: 11:30 am
End: 5:00 pm
You are invited to Imagine BC's Annual Dialogue with CBC Radio's BC Almanac
Friday March 28, 2008 Facing the Future with Resilience: How will BC Communities do it?
Live Broadcast Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:15 pm
Vancouver LEED User's Group Topic - City Light: An Adaptive Reuse Project The design transforms an existing warehouse into a new, state-of-the-art ambulatory care facility. Located in Port Angeles, WA, on the waterfront, the project utilizes the on-shore winds to drive a natural ventilation system. The project is targeting LEED Gold, and will be the first LEED certified building in Port Angeles.
When: Friday, March 28, Noon-1:15PM Start: 3:30 pm
EGB Victoria presents...
with Scott Murdoch and Paul de Greeff | ||
03 / 29
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 9:30 am
End: 4:30 pm
BE THE CHANGE SYMPOSIUM Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
"Green Building Materials" Alastair Moore, Co-founder, GreenWorks Building Supply Alastair will provide an introduction to green building materials and why they are important. He will discuss the evolution of the green building materials market and the relevance of green labeling systems such as FSC, EcoLogo, Green Seal, SFI, EF and review of some of the market's most successful green materials. | ||
03 / 30
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Ann and Gord Baird's Eco-Sense home is nearing completion. Called the most sustainable home in North America, this home encompasses more than green building. Eco-Sense is the first code approved load bearing, insulated, seismically stable two story cob residence in North America. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Ecohousing Projects Update Tsawwassen Ecohousing Village Startup There is a meeting set up for Sunday, March 30, 2:00-4:00 pm in Tsawwassen for those interested in hearing about Ecohousing or are interested in being a part of a Ecohousing project there. The location is at the Tsawwassen Wellness Centre at 5514 - 12th Avenue. There are already 5 to 10 households that are interested in attending this first meeting. A developer is interested in doing one or more Ecohousing projects on a site in Tsawwassen. | ||
03 / 31
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 5:00 pm
CaGBC National Summit: Register by March 31st and Save $100! Sommet national du CBDCa : Inscrivez-vous avant le 31 mars et économisez 100 $!
Shifting into the Mainstream, Toronto Metro Toronto Convention CentrePalais des congrès du Toronto métropolitain Une version française suit au-bas. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
ACT: Adaptation to Climate Change Team Communities In Jeopardy What: Communities in Jeopardy Public Dialogue Date: Monday, March 31, 2008 Time: 7:30pm to 9pm (registration at 7pm) | ||
04 / 1
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 11:00 am
4th Annual Urban Forum: Sustainable Growth in the Okanagan Valley Tuesday, April 1 Colloquium: 11:00 am, UBC Okanagan, Room 206, Arts Building Panel Discussion: 4:30 pm, Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts For more information, see the poster below. | ||
04 / 2
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 6:30 pm
The BC Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a presentation on the
Independent Power Producers of BC The BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) a is a non-profit society of citizens, professionals and practitioners committed to promoting the understanding, development and adoption of sustainable energy, energy efficiency and conservation in British Columbia. Please join the BCSEA in learning about the IPPBC: | ||
04 / 3
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 8:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Sustainability Purchasing Network
Thursday, April 3 Workshop (8am-1pm) | ||
04 / 4
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). | ||
04 / 5
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
"Hot Properties: how global warming could transform B.C.'s real estate sector"
Nicholas Heap, Climate and Energy Policy Analyst, David Suzuki Foundation | ||
04 / 6
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). | ||
04 / 7
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. | ||
04 / 8
(all day)
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). (all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Deep Heat: Enhanced Geothermal A BC Sustainable Energy Association Energy Solutions Teleworkshop
Tuesday April 8, 2008 Guests Dr. Jeff Tester, Professor of Chemical Engineering at M.I.T.'s Laboratory for Energy and the Environment, and Craig Aspinall of Western GeoPower Corporation will discuss how geothermal "heat mining" can become major future energy source. More info is available here <http://www.bcsea.org/teleworkshops>. Start: 6:00 pm
Flip Talks
Tuesday April 8, 2008 Start: 6:00 pm
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
How should we manage our waste? You are invited to attend any of the eight public meetings being held by Metro Vancouver to receive comments on the strategies for updating the Liquid Waste and Solid Waste Management Plans. | ||
04 / 9
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 6:00pm
End: Apr 9 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). (all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
This is an advanced course for developers, architects, engineers, planners, commercial building owners/managers and other building professionals. Learn about Solar Hot Water performance standards, energy and greenhouse gas savings, LEED and BuiltGreen points, ESCOs and alternative financing options. Case studies from the Lower Mainland and across Canada will be discussed. Morgan MacDonald, Taylor Munro Energy Systems /Renewable Energy Systems $49, 1 eve - We Apr 09, 1730-2030, (50306) | ||
04 / 10
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 7:30 am
End: 9:30 am
Living Buildings - Sustainability Community Breakfast Living Buildings, the next Sustainability Community Breakfast, takes place Thursday, April 10th, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Please note the NEW VENUE for the 2008 breakfast series – the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) downtown Vancouver campus at 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver. The breakfast will feature: Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Students will learn about the basics of green roofs, definitions of the different types of green roof systems and materials, appropriate vegetation for intensive, semi-intensive and extensive green roofs from a downloadable CD prior to taking the course. C ourse content will provide students with the knowledge of a benefit analysis of green roofs through a case study method. The format will be 2 hours lecture and 2 hours workshop where students tour the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology, review products and mock up a green roof assembly. | ||
04 / 11
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). | ||
04 / 12
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Location: Simon Fraser downtown campus, Workshop Fee: CanSIA Member - $225, Non Member - $275 Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Registration is now open for 2008 workshops. Scroll down for more information. In response to overwhelming interest, we offer a two-hour, non-technical “Green Building 101” for homeowners interested in learning how to “green” their home! Participants will gain a general understanding of green design ideas, issues and processes, develop a set of personal green goals for their home, and leave with a practical resource workbook. Confused about where to start, who to talk to and what questions to ask? Then this course is for you! Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Ecohousing projects update Bowen Island Ecohousing Village Startup There is a meeting set for April 12, 2008 at 12 Noon to 2 PM. The location is 585 Berry Road, Bowen Island. There are a number of households interested in this project and will be attending this first meeting. A owner of a site is seeking initial concept approvals for Ecohousing on the site. Alan Carpenter is checking the feasibility of assembling other sites in partnership with this site owner in order to create a small village of Ecohousing projects. Start: 12:30 pm
Energy inefficient buildings cost businesses thousands of dollars every year. Using Langara College as a case study, course participants will explore the range of opportunities for reducing energy losses in institutional and commercial buildings. In the first part of the workshop, an engineer will explain the process in detail, from energy audit to implementation, and then workshop participants will be taken on a tour of the college to learn about the energy saving changes firsthand. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
"Residential Energy Conservation"
Bruce Cullen, Manager, Small Energy Group | ||
04 / 13
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Eco-Sense 2008 Tour Schedule Ann and Gord Baird’s load bearing earthen home is the first code approved seismically engineered high occupancy residence in North America. | ||
04 / 14
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). | ||
04 / 15
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
<http://www.metrovancouver.org/> How should we manage our waste? You are invited to attend any of the public meetings being held by Metro Vancouver to receive comments on the strategies for updating the Liquid Waste and Solid Waste Management Plans. Start: 7:00 pm
Start: Apr 15 2008 - 7:00pm
End: Apr 16 2008 - 8:30pm
Guest Speaker Series on Architecture and Green Building Practices
Wednesday, April 16, 7-8:30pm | ||
04 / 16
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). End: 8:30 pm
Start: Apr 15 2008 - 7:00pm
End: Apr 16 2008 - 8:30pm
Guest Speaker Series on Architecture and Green Building Practices
Wednesday, April 16, 7-8:30pm Start: 9:00 am
Start: Apr 16 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 18 2008 - 5:00pm
Cascadia | ||
04 / 17
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). (all day)
Start: Apr 16 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 18 2008 - 5:00pm
Cascadia Start: 6:29 pm
End: 9:00 pm
<http://www.metrovancouver.org/> How should we manage our waste? You are invited to attend any of the public meetings being held by Metro Vancouver to receive comments on the strategies for updating the Liquid Waste and Solid Waste Management Plans. | ||
04 / 18
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). End: 5:00 pm
Start: Apr 16 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 18 2008 - 5:00pm
Cascadia Start: 8:30 am
End: 5:00 pm
FourSeasons Hotel, Vancouver, Registration: $275 + GST The 2008 conference will showcase successful implementation strategies REGISTER TODAY! https://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=99081 This exciting and unique day will include: Start: 4:00 pm
Start: Apr 18 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Apr 20 2008 - 4:59pm
Light House will be closed April 18-20 for the EPIC Show. Visit us at our booth at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre at Canada Place! For more information, visit www.epicvancouver.com | ||
04 / 19
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). (all day)
Start: Apr 18 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Apr 20 2008 - 4:59pm
Light House will be closed April 18-20 for the EPIC Show. Visit us at our booth at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre at Canada Place! For more information, visit www.epicvancouver.com Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Retrofitting Communities for Sustainability: Community Building “Build something that no one can touch, yet everyone can sense. Build something that is priceless yet can’t be bought or sold. Build community.” | ||
04 / 20
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). End: 4:59 pm
Start: Apr 18 2008 - 4:00pm
End: Apr 20 2008 - 4:59pm
Light House will be closed April 18-20 for the EPIC Show. Visit us at our booth at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre at Canada Place! For more information, visit www.epicvancouver.com Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Here is an excellent opportunity to get outside this Earth Day weekend!
Earth Day in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR) | ||
04 / 21
(all day)
Start: Apr 7 2008 - 7:00am
End: May 21 2008 - 7:59am
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008. (all day)
Start: Apr 8 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 13 2008 - 9:00pm
Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT). Start: 9:00 am
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 9:00am
End: Apr 23 2008 - 9:59am
Wind engineering applications form an integral part of the building design Start: 12:00 pm
Start: Apr 21 2008 - 12:00pm
End: Apr 23 2008 - 5:00pm
AWMA Climate Change Symposium This is a reminder about the upcoming climate change symposium in Vancouver on April 21-23, 2008. The deadline for early registrations is April 4th. Changing Climate, Uncertain Futures and Evolving Practices
April 21-23, 2008 | ||
