green building
What is a Sustainable Building?
The official definition of sustainable development is "meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". This definition first appeared in 1987 in the UN Brundtland Report which started a public dialogue that is becoming more active and important with every passing day.
Welcome to Light House Sustainable Building Centre
Light House Sustainable Building Centre is an enterprising non-profit society dedicated to advancing and catalyzing sustainability in British Columbia's built environment. We offer a range of free and fee-based programs and services out of our 1,300 square foot office, resource and display centre on Granville Island.
Full-day American Clay Workshop for Professionals and Handy Homeowners
Submitted by katannya on Tue, 03/06/2008 - 11:29.This full-day workshop is from 9-5 pm, and is designed for those wanting a more in-depth look at applying American Clay. We will cover all the basic application techniques from wall preparation through troweling techniques for all the American Clay Earth Plasters. This includes how to achieve the Venetian finishes associated with American Clay Porcelina, as well as other finishes, repairs and more. All materials and tools are provided.
Location: GreenWorks Building Supply Store, 386 West 8th Ave, Vancouuver (@ Yukon/Alberta)
Registration:
Climate Change and Sustainability: Impacts on Real Estate II
Submitted by katannya on Wed, 28/05/2008 - 08:34.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
Be The Change Symposium
Submitted by katannya on Tue, 27/05/2008 - 11:17.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.
New Website for Green Jobs
Submitted by katannya on Mon, 26/05/2008 - 10:56.Sustainjobs.com covers careers withint the sustainability, climate change and renewable energy markets. There are jobs available for:
-univeristy and research
-energy
government and plicy
-start ups and innovations
-consulting organizations
-entineers
-charities and NGO's
-law
-finance, investment and banking
The website is accessible at: www.sustainjobs.com
Whole Building Design Guide
Submitted by katannya on Mon, 26/05/2008 - 10:49.The Whole Building Design Guide website is an incredible wealth of information; you can access it here at: www.wbdg.org.
