Event Archive
Here you will find the past events on from the Light House calendar. Browse through the teasers below to see details of previous events, or view events from the monthly calendar view on the right.
On Most Saturday afternoons, Light House hosts a free (by donation) Guest Expert series from 2-4pm. Another great reason to spend a sunny afternoon on Granville Island.
Jessica Woolliams - Guest Expert on the Pharos Project & Green Building Materials Selection
Submitted by helenc on Thu, 24/07/2008 - 15:11."Pharos Project + Green Building Materials Selection"
Jessica Woolliams, British Columbia Co-Director, Cascadia Region Green Building Council
Jason Statler - Guest Expert on Green Painting
Submitted by helenc on Tue, 19/08/2008 - 07:46."Green Wall Coatings and Coverings"
Jason Statler, Metal Dog Painting
VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are found in many household wall coatings and coverings. Jason will explain what VOCs are and how they negatively impact our health and environment. He will discuss no-VOC alternatives that will serve your lifestyle and the environment, as well as other issues to consider before painting your home.
Colin McKerracher - Guest Expert on Home Energy Monitoring
Submitted by helenc on Thu, 24/07/2008 - 08:40."Energy Monitoring and Your Home"
Colin McKerracher, Business Development Manager, Energy Aware Technology
Susan McFee - Guest Expert on EcoHousing
Submitted by helenc on Thu, 07/08/2008 - 08:56."Introduction to EcoHousing"
Susan McFee, Canadian Cohousing Network
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Don Cabatoff - Guest Expert on Sustainable Lighting
Submitted by katannya on Fri, 30/05/2008 - 10:12."Energy Efficient Lighting Alternatives"
Don Cabatoff, Specialty Bulb Products Inc.
Eileen Wosnack - Guest Expert on Holistic Design
Submitted by helenc on Fri, 30/05/2008 - 07:41."Holistic Design"
Eileen Wosnack, Owner, Eclectrix Organic Home
Eileen Wosnack - Guest Expert on Sustainable Building Products
Submitted by helenc on Tue, 08/07/2008 - 07:50."Interior Products: Green or Local?"
Eileen Wosnack, Owner, Eclectrix Organic Home
*A special thanks to Eileen for filling a cancellation on short notice!
Joe Walters and Jennifer Urquhart - Guest Experts on Indoor Air Quality
Submitted by helenc on Tue, 08/07/2008 - 07:46."Creating Healthy Indoor Environments"
Joe Walters, President, Radec Air & Water Inc.
Joe will discuss the importance of a healthy indoor environment and provide solutions to improve the air quality in your own home.
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Harvinder Gill - Guest Expert on Reuse and Recycling
Submitted by helenc on Thu, 08/05/2008 - 11:48."The Road to Zero Waste"
Harvinder Gill, Information Services Manager, Recycling Council of BC
The 3R’s, everybody’s heard of them – but how can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle play a part during your home renovation or new-home project? Learn how to reduce the amount of material being sent to landfill with simple, easy and cost-effective ideas.
Bill Aniba - Guest Expert on Mechanical Systems in Stratas
Submitted by helenc on Wed, 07/05/2008 - 10:18."Maintenance of High-Rise Mechanical Systems: How to avoid the Big Hit"
