case studies
Waste Reduction for Demolition and Renovations
Submitted by laura on Sat, 25/08/2007 - 22:03.Looking for information on waste reduction for renovations/demolitions.
The issue is partly to do with the total waste material generated but more to do with diverting it from landfill. In the GVRD about 67%% of construction waste is diverted to other uses. On some projects (not houses) we are getting over 90% diversion rates.
Construction Waste Management Case Studies
Submitted by helenc on Sat, 21/04/2007 - 08:55.The Greater Vancouver Regional District is looking for local companies who have adopted policies or best management practices that promote waste reduct
ULI Development Case Studies
Submitted by helenc on Thu, 22/03/2007 - 15:35.The Urban Land Institute has a huge on-line database of smart growth developments (even including a couple in Cana
Greater Vancouver GreenGuide
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 03/10/2006 - 14:22.Greater Vancouver has built a reputation as a centre for urban sustainability. Now that distinction has been documented in one place: The Greater Vancouver GreenGuide. Showcasing how Greater Vancouver builders and designers are turning ideas into action, the GreenGuide is a 208 page guide book that includes a map, and has an associated website www.greatervancouvergreenguide.ca
Light House Exhibition - Ideas That Last
Let's think about ideas that last. For one thing, they don't stay as
ideas. They become embedded in the way we see the world: from cultural
signposts to everyday utility items. Underground parking, email,
snowboards, disposable coffee cups yoga have all become recognizable
aspects of 21st Century life in Vancouver.
What about buildings?
To ease the pressure on global resources and climate change while
meeting the needs of a growing population, we need to think differently
about what, where and how we build. We also need to do this together.
Ideas That Last was the SBC's inaugural exhibition of completed sustainable building projects showcasing the breadth of sustainable building expertise in our region.
Learn about these great projects by clicking on the tiles below.
