Resources
Light House is nationally recognized as an information clearinghouse for information on green building policy and practices. Our professional publications represent some of the leading research on topics related to sustainable infrastructure.
| Title | Year | Client |
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| Building Operator Scoping Study (national) | April 2011 | ECO Canada |  |
| Green Leaders financial toolkit for BC municipalities: cost analysis of energy efficiency measures in a variety of new residential and commercial building types across BC | March 2010 | The Pembina Institute | |
| 11 Home Renovation Guides | February 2010 | City of Vancouver | |
| Net Zero Home Primer communications strategy, materials and website |
July 2009 | BC Provincial Government | |
| Passive Design Toolkit for Homes – a guide for designers, regulators and construction professionals | September 2008 | City of Vancouver | |
| Costs, benefits and uptake of sub-metering in Canadian Science and Technology facilities | March 2007 | Office of the Chief Scientist, Natural Resources Canada | |
| “Dollars and Sense of Green Building” – a study of the economic impacts of BOMA’s Go Green program | September 2007 | PHH ARC for BOMA BC and ARES | |
| “Your Truly Green Home” condo buyers guide | May 2007 | Vancity Enterprises with BC Hydro, CMHC and Terasen Gas | |
| Sustainability at Home: a Household Toolkit | October 2009 | The Natural Step Canada with the David Suzuki Foundation | |
| “Green Building Rating Systems: How Does Wood Fit?” analysis of 18 international green building rating systems | September 2009 | Forest Innovations Investment | |
| Sector Guide to Green Buildings in Vancouver for International Trade and Investment Attraction | April 2009 | Vancouver Economic Development Commission | |
| “What it’s Worth: a case study of the economic and appraisal value of green buildings” case study of Vancouver Centre (ScotiaTower) commercial building, Vancouver, BC | June 2008 | Cascadia Green Building Council | |
| Sample Terms of Reference for an Eco-Industrial Park |
Jan 2012 |
Light House |
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| Comparative Analysis of Green Building Rating System LEED® NC vs Build Green |
Dec 2011 |
City of Vancouver |
coming soon! |
| Deconstruction and Buildings – Presentation |
April 2012 |
Metro Vancouver |
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The Little Green Site Book: The Construction Worker’s pocket Guide to Green Building.
This handy pocket book provides practical solutions for contractors to implement green building strategies. Produced by Light House with the support of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA). $15 per copy. Contact Helen at helenc <at> lhsbc.com to obtain your copy.