When Highstreet Ventures (Highstreet) began the Carrington View rental development, there was no municipal requirement to meet any step of the BC Energy Step Code (Step Code). While the Step Code had recently been introduced, only a select group of […]
The BC Low Carbon Building Policy Toolkit Past Event: Jan 29 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Overview Local governments have numerous development policies and bylaws designed to achieve specific outcomes and goals that sometimes conflict with the requirements of […]
Overview For over 30 years, commercial energy audits have been the cornerstone of energy reduction programs for existing buildings. In the last several years, the global importance of climate change has shifted the focus from strictly energy use and cost […]
High-Performance Prefabrication Past Event: Oct 20, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Overview Join ZEBx and Integral Group for our next webinar in our Net-Zero Energy-Ready (NZER) Challenge Workshop series! Our panel of presenters will highlight three of the […]
Orion is a multi-unit residential building in Pemberton, British Columbia. The project is expected to exceed the energy efficiency requirements set for its region and meet Step 4, the highest level of the BC Energy Step Code, while maintaining the […]
Past Event: September 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Overview Whether you’re a green building buff or starting your first zero emission project, strategic marketing that elevates your brand, generates demand, and increases your profit margin is critical. On […]
Past Event Offered September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 2020 Overview How to Design and Build High-Performance Apartment Buildings at the Lowest Possible Cost “A Pattern Language from Passive House” is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and […]
Roddan Lodge: Vancouver’s new near zero emissions social housing facility Past Event: August 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Overview The Roddan Lodge redevelopment strives to meet both the City of Vancouver’s affordable housing priority and green building targets. […]
Decarb Lunch: North Vancouver Tower Enroute to World’s Largest Multi-Family EnerPhit Retrofit Past Event: July 24, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Overview The Twin Towers in North Vancouver has the potential to become the world’s largest multi-family EnerPhit […]
This technical primer provides an overview of the opportunities, challenges, and considerations for the use of heat pumps as a low-carbon solution for heating, cooling, and domestic hot water production for high-performance houses in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. With building […]
