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Brenda Martens is taking the position of Director, Research and Collaboration

October 22, 2018: Vancouver, BC – Sustainability News, Green Building Industry:   Brenda Martens, highly recognized leader in the green building industry and 2018 Recipient of the Order of B.C., will be taking on the new position of Director, Research and Collaboration at Light House Sustainable Building Centre. Read the full press release here. 

Metro Vancouver released a video about NISP® Canada

The National Industrial Symbiosis Program aims to divert materials from landfill and optimize embodied energy in materials and work flow systems.  It’s about creating symbiotic relationships between businesses, and promoting circular economy thinking.

First National Industrial Symbiosis Program Pilot Workshop Completed!

  Thank you to all the funders and supporters who have made it possible for Light House to launch the Canadian pilot of NISP.   The first regional workshop took place Thursday October 26 at the Annacis Research Centre in Delta, BC.  This FREE event aimed to help businesses: Turn waste into a resource Save money on […]

NEW Industrial Green Buildings Course

Light House is launching a 5 part online training course for industrial green buildings! Click on the course titles to register. Cost: $100 for 1 course; $250 for 3 courses; $400 for 5 courses. 10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT BEFORE APRIL 7. Have a group? Interested in an intensive one-day version at your office? Email [email protected] […]

Light House and SFU Present at PHABC

On December 11th, Katilyn and Katherine co-presented with Crystal Hutchinson, Health Promotion Specialist at SFU on Enhancing Wellbeing through Physical Spaces at the annual Public Health Associations of BC’s conference. We had lots of fun and are excited to keep collaborating with SFU in this area. Take a look at the program here. 

Light House in CdnArch – Aug 2016

Light House partnered with Dak Kopec published ‘Healthy Building Syndrome’ in the August issue of Canadian Architecture Magazine. The article talks about how architects can be better equipped to design healthy environments with the help of emerging tools, such as the WELL Building Standard and research from Environmental Psychology. It’s a great read, check it […]

Newsletter – August 2016

IN THIS ISSUE City of Vancouver Zero Emission Building Plan Mushrooms, the Future of Building Materials Solar Around the World Light House Inspiration Session Upcoming Events

Newsletter – July 2016

IN THIS ISSUE Advancing the Circular Economy The Carbon Impact Initiative Vancouver’s Sharing Economy Celebrating Earth Charter Day Upcoming Events