The news that Canada has
dropped its opposition and there is agreement to 2020 emission targets in
Kyoto countries
is hopeful!  It shows the power of individuals to influence change in the
world.

Wind engineering applications form an integral part of the building design
process, providing architects and design engineers with a comprehensive
understanding of the interaction between environmental factors and building
design. A proper connotation of this interaction can provide significant cost
savings to building owners in terms of developmental, material, and operational
costs.Wind engineering examines the impact of wind force on a building in terms
of wind pressures on a building’s exterior shell; its torsional movement; door

Up-Coming Courses For Fall 2007

Urban Design: Theory and Practice
September 28-29

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Housing Alternatives in Sustainable Cities
October 12-13

Details: http://www.sfu.ca/city/course3popup.htm