Homeowner Education
What is a sustainable building?
Simply put, buildings and communities are "sustainable" when they are designed, built and operated with low environmental impacts while enhancing the health, welfare and quality of life for the people that live in and around them. Sustainable building design is continually improving. There are new green products and services emerging every day but making the right choices can be complicated and confusing.
Light House is here to help
Our friendly professional staff can give you the help and advice you need to make your next project healthy and green.
Learn more at our Resource Centre
- 2010 Green Building Challenge workshops provide regionally-specific information on green building renovations/construction and case studies of local projects.
- Green Building 101 workshops help you make your first foray into the world of green home improvement
- Guest Experts are in residence most Saturdays from 2pm - 4pm to answer questions on all aspects of green building. Check our calendar for details.
- Internship Programs are a great way to get involved with Light House and can even provide your first step into a new career in green building. Call our office or contact Helen Carruthers for more information.
Learn more from the comfort of your home
- Light House HomeSpa is Vancouver's healthy and eco-friendly in-home advisory service. Professional consultants will visit your home to give you a range of solutions for your upcoming project.
- Ask a question: after all, we don't know what we don't know. Call our green building information centre at 604 682 5960, email your question, or explore our website and visit our online community forum.
Did you know?
Buildings such as our homes and offices are significant consumers of energy and natural resources. At the same time, they are responsible for more than a third of our greenhouse gas emissions. Currently climate change, species extinction and a host of other environmental problems are already creating a very different world for our grandchildren than the one we enjoy today.
