Light House Reports and Presentations
In 2007, Light House gave over 134 presentations to industry groups and to the public. We also completed a number of research studies and reports. Below is a selection of the most popular. If there is a presentation you attended that you cannot find in the list below, contact us and we will ensure it gets to you as soon as possible. If you would like Light House to either undertake green building research or organize a presentation for your company, community group or your strata council, please let us know.
PRESENTATIONS WE OFFER
Green Building Market Overview
Net Zero Homes and Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Green Building Market Insights (BC only)
Green building rating systems
Green building rating systems for Contractors
"Reaching Beyond Green"
Renovating for Net Zero
Costs and benefits of green building retrofits
Green Building for financial professionals
GB101 for Stratas and Co-ops Buying a Truly Green Home
Customized presentations
Fees and Terms
REPORTS
BC Green Building Code Background Research: Materials Emissions & Indoor Air Quality
Special Report for Architects, Engineers and Contractors
State of the Industry Report
Benefits of Sub-Metering
What is the Indegrated Design Process (IDP)?
Low Carbon Society for RAIC
Light House Carbon Checklist
Economic Impacts of HVAC maintenance
BOMA Go Green Final Report (Feb 2007)
Light House Economic Development Spring 2008
City of Vancouver Residential Cost Assessment
LEED for Homes Pilot Project Presentations
AIBC Developer
AIBC Contractor
AIBC Ruth Mason
AIBC Green Building Project Manager
AIBC Architect
PRESENTATIONS WE OFFER
Green Building Market Overview Stemming from ongoing green building economic development and market research, Light House will present Market Insights that focus on key areas of the local green building industry including commentary on emerging policies, programs and regulations. We will expand on emerging issues evolving from deep green improvements and the quest for net-zero. We will also provide feedback on Light House’s experience of working in the world of net zero and how it impacts and is impacted by regulations and therefore what municipalities need to do to help make such solutions this possible. We will also provide a snapshot of what other jurisdictions are doing to foster green buildings (and the economic benefits that result).
Click for 5 Hot Green Building Trends (June 2007)
Net Zero homes and sustainable neighbourhoods BC is leading the country in addressing climate change through the newly adopted Climate Change Plan, with targets to reduce GHG by 33% below current levels by 2020 and to conserve energy equivalent to 50% of BC Hydro’s electricity demand growth by 2020. Buildings are a significant contributor to BC’s GHG emissions inventory – a third of BC’s total. Bringing lessons from leading-edge work in the UK and around the world, we will demystify some of the new technologies hitting the streets and provide practical illustrations through project case studies. Of specific interest to designers, specifiers and decision-makers, we will focus on low carbon strategies and technologies at the point of integration with the building: pointing to lessons learnt from the early adopters. We will also share top-line findings from the economic development activity currently underway at Light House and how it is shaping BC’s emerging sustainable building sector.
Green Building Market Insights (BC Only) Green buildings are still a niche market in BC but are growing at an incredible rate – 88% in 2006 and an average of 72% over the last five years: faster than most high technology sectors. Green buildings can significantly reduce environmental and social impacts but in doing so can generate significant market opportunities. Bringing the latest information from BC’s leading green building service providers, consumers and local industry leaders, this session will be valuable to those construction and real estate companies seeking to benefit from the economic opportunities and specifically address:
•The size and growth potential of the green building sector
•Consumer trends and demands
•How we are doing: benchmarking Vancouver against leading green cities across North America
•The economic and investment opportunities in green buildings and the penalties of ignoring the trend
Green building rating systems – LEED, Green Globes, etc Green building rating systems provide a way for developers to benchmark and “score” their buildings in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability. These rating systems are well recognized and well regarded in North America and around the world and failure to achieve certification can result in a competitive disadvantage particularly given the public and corporations increasing interest in being environmentally friendly. This session will discuss the major rating systems currently used – LEED, BuiltGreen and Green Globes -and specifically address:
• How LEED, BuiltGreen and Green Globes work
• Drawbacks of the different systems
• Choosing which rating system to use
• Latest developments in green building certification
Click for Green Buildings and Built Green BC Presentation
Green building rating systems: the what, the when and the how from the contractor’s perspective LEED? BuiltGreen? UBC REAP? Which is applicable to your project? How are they similar? What are the differences? How do your products fit? To what extent does learning one give you a jumpstart on the others? The express purpose of this dynamic and interactive presentation is to help contractors and suppliers quickly get to grips with the various requirements of each system. The session will focus on practical tips and tricks to successfully bidding and building green in BC along with tales from the trenches, pitfalls and short cuts.
Click for LEED for Contractors ICBA Presentation
Reaching Beyond Green: Insights into Market Trends and Innovations in the Sustaiable Building Community In this presentation, Light House will explore the emerging world of low carbon and how this will impact the construction community. Bringing lessons from leading-edge work in the UK and around the world, we will demystify some of the new technologies hitting the streets and provide practical illustrations through project case studies. Of specific interest to specifiers, she will focus on the technologies at the point of integration with the building: pointing to lessons learnt from the early adopters. We will also share top-line findings from the economic development activity currently underway at Light House and how it is shaping BC’s emerging sustainable building sector.
Renovating for Net Zero Net Zero Energy homes integrate high-performance, energy-efficient passive solar design and commercially available on-site renewable energy systems such as solar water heating, electricity and ground-source heat. They are designed to produce as much energy annually as they consume. Connected to the electricity grid, these homes draw power only as needed — and can feed excess power back into the system. In response to EQuilibrium Pilot Demonstration Initiative from CMHC, TQ Construction, in partnership with Brantwood Design and Light House Sustainable Building Centre investigate the potential for renovating a home to net zero energy consumption. The presentation discusses such strategies as solar hot water heating and passive solar design, a super-insulated building envelope and energy-efficient appliances and fixtures.
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Costs and benefits of green building retrofits Targeting commercial building owners and managers, this presentation shares the findings of the 2007 report to BOMA BC on the financial impacts of their Go Green program. Couched in financial terminology familiar to building operators, the economic impacts of environmental strategies are set out in terms of cost, return on investment and asset value. The presentation offers case studies of health and environmental initiatives across a wide range of building types in order to better inform capital management processes.
Green Building for financial professionals Tailored to the needs of lending, appraising and insurance sectors, this presentation introduces the principles and benefits of green building and includes an overview of current and planned green building legislation, market drivers and trends: key areas of demand growth, the latest reading on risk assessment of green building. Participants will gain an understanding of what is being done where, based on case studies which describe value of green from the human perspective (productivity, health, tenant turnover, lease-up rates, etc). The presentation touches upon the challenge of innovation: impacts on budget, schedule, procurement and consumer demand.
Click for Green Building for Mortgage Lenders Presentation
GB101 for Stratas and Co-ops The Green Building 101 workshop for Stratas and Co-operatives is an affordable two-hour workshop for your strata or co-op council. The presentation will identify key green building issues and concepts and connect them (and you) to handy information and resources. We will provide everyone with the terminology to ask the right questions and the tools to get started in greening your building. We will review the environmental and health impacts of buildings; define green buildings and the associated strategies; suggest a green action plan and provide resources and inspiration for strata owners.
Buying a Truly Green Home Thinking of investing in a home? Targeted for potential homebuyers and real estate agents, this presentation describes green and sustainable building features to look for when making a decision to buy a home. The presentation reviews third party green building rating systems, ecoEnergy audits, high-performance heating and cooling systems, water and energy efficient appliances and fixtures and provides an overview of healthy and eco-friendly building materials and products. We will discuss the long-term benefits of owning a green home or apartment and the related upfront investments and ongoing energy cost savings.
Custom Presentations Tailor-made presentations can be prepared based on specific needs. Additional research fees may be applied.
| Project Director | $130 |
| Sr PM field services | $130 |
| CEM (in the field) | $100 |
| Sr Project manager | $95 |
| Project manager | $90 |
| Energy modelling | $80 |
| Research & education | $80 |
| Graphic design | $60 |
| Admin and support | $50 |
Rates are charged either by the hour or by the day plus travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses. Travel and accommodation arrangements to be made by the event organization body based on approved schedule. Discounts for non-profit organizations are available.
NOTE:
Public speaking fees are a valuable contribution to Light House public outreach and education programs and helping Light House fulfill its mission of green building market transformation.
