Events
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008.
The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) is presenting a seminar
entitled "Windows: Performance, Selection and Installation" in more than
20 communities across the province from April 7 - May 21.
The popular Building Smart Seminar Series is back for Spring 2008.
The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) is presenting a seminar
entitled "Windows: Performance, Selection and Installation" in more than
20 communities across the province from April 7 - May 21.
Increasing our “Net” Impact
Join Net Impact Vancouver at its launch event in welcoming Robert Safrata, CEO of Novex Couriers and Enterra Development for a conversation on harnessing the power of business for positive social and environmental change.
Where: Radha Yoga & Eatery, 728 Main Street (@ Main St & East Georgia)
When: May 21, 2008, 6.30-8.30pm (registration 6.30-6.45pm)
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).
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).
The Kauri Eco-Culture Society is a non-profit organization concerned with creating sustainable living within all cultures. With issues like climate change, Peak Oil and globalization, Our emphasis is to Educate young and old through demonstration projects worldwide to create a sustainable future for are children.
Fundraising Event:
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).
"Building Better Buildings"
Guido Wimmers, Dipl.Ing. LEED AP, Equilibrium Consulting Inc.
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.
Author Ray Oldenburg, Ph.D. is a professor of Sociology at the University of West Florida and the author of "The Great Good Place" and "Celebrating the Third Place".
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.
Course 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.
"Fuel for Thought"
Graham Noble, Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)
BEST’s 13th Annual
COMMUTER CHALLENGE
June 2nd to June 6th, 2008
BEST’s 13th Annual
COMMUTER CHALLENGE
June 2nd to June 6th, 2008
BEST’s 13th Annual
COMMUTER CHALLENGE
June 2nd to June 6th, 2008
Please join the BCSEA on Wednesday JUNE 4TH to hear Al Beebe,
speak on Free Point Energy / the Zero Point Field / Tesla / and on various energy gadgets / inventions such as crystal converters built by John Hutchison -inventor of the Hutchison Effect www.hutchisoneffect.ca.
Al Beebe has degrees in both Mathematics and Physics. Al taught technical and shop courses in math and physics at Centennial High School in Coquitlam, BC. He retired from teaching high school in 2000.
BEST’s 13th Annual
COMMUTER CHALLENGE
June 2nd to June 6th, 2008
Location: Terminal City Club, Vancouver
This 1/2 day forum is a follow up to the successful 2007 conference in Whistler. It is presented by the newly created REIBC Climate Change Committee in conjunction with the Vancouver Chapter. Earn 4 BCAAIC Continuing Professional Development credits. People can register at the REIBC website (under events) at www.reibc.org.
Speakers:
1.Nicholas Ian Heap, David Suzuki Foundation
Topic: Hot properties: How global warming could transform BC's real estate sector
2.Sarah Burch, Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability, UBC
BEST’s 13th Annual
COMMUTER CHALLENGE
June 2nd to June 6th, 2008
AT THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING ARTS SCHOOL:
(604) 885-4505 – www.ediblelandscapes.ca
June 7, 2008 – Water Wisdom
Watering our food plants is a huge issue in times of drought. These classes will help you work through issues on your own property.
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
23rd and Main-- 3981 Main
To register: info@communityclimatechange.ca or call: 778-329-7459
For more info: http://www.communityclimatechange.ca
FREE
"Rammed Earth for Fences, Gardening and Outdoor Structures"
Clifton Schooley, Clifton Schooley & Associates
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.
Trying to make sense of your energy bills? Plan to attend a Dollars to $ense energy management workshop, offered by Natural Resources Canada.
Energy Monitoring
June 10, 2008
Holiday InnExpress Metrotown
4405 Central Boulevard
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M3
604-438-1881
This workshop is designed to show you how monitoring your organization's energy use can lead to energy savings. Learn how to:
-evaluate your current capacity to monitor energy consumption monitor and analyze energy consumption throughout your rganization using software supplied at the course
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
June 11-12, 2008 • les 11 et 12 juin 2008
Metro Toronto Convention CentrePalais des congrès du Toronto métropolitain
Une version française suit au-bas.
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
June 11-12, 2008 • les 11 et 12 juin 2008
Metro Toronto Convention CentrePalais des congrès du Toronto métropolitain
Une version française suit au-bas.
Interested in Solar Energy? Come for a free guided tour at the SPEC building and learn about our three different solar panels:
Photovoltaic
Solar Hot Water
Solar Space Heater
When: June 12 at 3 pm
Where: SPEC Building 2150 Maple Street
For more information and free registration email admin@spec.bc.ca
Sustainability Purchasing Network Learning Events
Connecting Sustainability Purchasers
Register Now for SPN Spring Events
June 12 Workshop (8am-1pm)
The Fundamentals of Sustainability Purchasing
Increasingly, businesses, governments and not-for-profits are enjoying the benefits of sustainability purchasing: values alignment, improved product and service quality, environmental and social benefits, reduced risk and enhanced financial competitiveness.
Light House will be closed on Saturday, June 14. Visit us at the West End Car-Free festival on Denman Street on Sunday, June 15.
The goal of the Car-Free Festival is to celebrate community, promote locally-based businesses and artists, and party with neighbours and friends; to imagine a community without cars, because the West End is about people, not cars.
On Sunday, June 15, Denman Street will be closed to traffic and filled with activities such as interactive art, street hockey and live music.
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.
Course 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.
Energy: E:01 Context + integration
Webinar
18-Jun: 9am-12pm (3AIBC LUs CORE)
More info: http://www.cascadiagbc.org/
The Pharos Project Green Materials Selection workshops
Pharos Label
These half-day workshops tackle the issues and challenges inherent in understanding green products. Join Cascadia's Research Directors, Thor Peterson and Eden Brukman, for an overview of the Pharos Project, covering topics included in the project’s operating principles, Framework - the performance metrics by which products are evaluated - and how these can be applied to the day-to-day selection and specification process.
Portland
When:This Thursday!, June 19th, 8:00am-Noon,
(Registration opens at 7:30am)
You are invited to Be The Change that Earth and all beings are calling for.
Our global ecological crisis compels us to change our present course. Join with other concerned citizens to co-create a sustainable, just and fulfilling human presence on this planet and discover what it is to Be The Change.
