From boots to Energiesproung and beyond
We keep looking for ways to help spread the word on passive house and sustainable buildings through education and events. This month we are highlighting are upcoming AGM, featuring a talk by researchers, builder and writer Chris Magwood, plus our "Course in the Cloud" on what is called Energiesproung (get started below!), and an upcoming Boots on the Ground. Plus we have some passive house news to share and other educational opportunities.
Thanks for reading and watching!
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PBC MEMBERS - AGM JANUARY 15
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Our Annual General Meeting which will take place on Wednesday January 15th at 7 p.m. eastern. The AGM is a good time to get an overview of what’s going on in your organization and see how you can participate in making our built world a better place. More details will be sent out mid-December but, in the meantime, please save the time and date.
We always like to combine a good talk with the business of running a non-profit. This year the AGM will be followed by a presentation given by natural builder, author, teacher, and researcher Chris Magwood of the Endeavour Centre: “Opportunities for Carbon Drawdown in Building Materials.” Chris has recently completed his Master's Degree at Trent University's Sustainability Studies program and this presentation will draw on his exciting research.
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A COURSE IN THE CLOUD
ENERGIESPROUNG IN THE CANADIAN CONTEXT - UPDATES FROM THE LEADING EDGE
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PBC Energiesproung Promo
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Join our free "course in the cloud" on Energriesproung!
Energiesproung is a Dutch initiative to reduce the cost of high performance net zero renovation of multifamily and single family project through the use of industrialization, mass production and automation. The goal is to be able to finance the cost of these projects through the energy saved.
In order to explore this concept, rather than the typical webinar, we are trying something different. We have produced three videos on Canadian Energiesproung initiatives, each under 25 minutes. Anyone can watch these videos on our website and on a playlist on our youtube channel plus we have included them below.
On Friday December 13 we will host a one hour online discussion with PBC's Adam Cohen who will be joined by the folks featured in the videos, Peter Amerongen, Marc Carver, and Daniel DiCaire. This discussion will assume all participants have seen the three videos and be focused on addressing questions and having an engaging discussion.
If you would like to participate in this session please get a free ticket here at Eventbrite.
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PBC Energiesproung: NRCan's PEER Project & Ottawa Community Housing
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PBC Energiesproung: Net Zero Renovation of Sundance Housing Cooperative
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PBC Energiesproung: - Understanding Energiesproung Financial Viability in Canada
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HIGH PERFORMANCE DESIGN MEETS BOOTS ON THE GROUND
NEXT UP KITCHENER ONTARIO
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We had another great Boots on the Ground in Toronto this November and will have videos to share of the presentations soon (see a few photos of us nerding out below).
In the meantime, save the date for the next Boots on the Ground, January 23rd, in Kitchener Ontario. We are excited to be working co-hosts RDH Building Science and Grand Valley Society of Architects.
Where else is BOG going to pop-up in 2020? Glad you asked: Halifax, Montreal, and Huntsville (so far).
As always PBC members get first chance at tickets, why not join up today and support PBC and our work?
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Building Green announces Top 10 Products for 2020
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For their 18th year of rating products, Building Green declared "This year we are focusing on the world’s greatest challenge: reducing the environmental impacts of greenhouse gases. The following products do so by conserving energy, reducing emissions, and managing carbon impacts, fundamentally changing our building systems for the better."
Included in the list of winners is "Ecosmart sheetrock", formaldehyde-free medium-density fiberboard made from rice straw (pictured), thin glass high performing windows, a wall board boasting an R 50 and more. Check 'em out!
Image: Calplant
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Fort St. John opens fifty new affordable PH rental housing units.
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The official opening of BC Hydro's Passive House Apartments happened this month according to EnergeticCity. "BC Hydro shares the building, which has been under construction since 2017, contains five wheelchair accessible units, 35 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom units within a six-story wood-framed structure." According to
Marken Design + Consulting who did the passive house consulting on the project it will "be home to some BC Hydro workers and their families and provide affordable rental housing to the community." This building is the northernmost multi-storey multifamily building meeting the international Passive House Standard.
image: BC Hydro
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UBC Okanagan campus getting passive house student housing
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In September 2020 students at UBC Okanagan campus will have new passive house option for housing. This building, called Skeena, will not use fossil fuels for its operations. According to Kelowna Campus News UBC Okanagan’s former director of campus planning and development who helped to get this project going, Dave Waldron, said “This really is a bold step forward. Part of the beauty of the Passive House concept is its simplicity. Essentially, what you’re doing is making a super-efficient shell compared to conventional buildings.”
Image: UBC
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First-ever Scorecard tracks provincial energy efficiency progress
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Efficiency Canada has launched Canada’s first-ever Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard, alongside its companion policy database. The Scorecard ranks provincial policies and performance in energy efficiency programs, enabling measures, buildings, transportation and industry.
British Columbia took top spot in this year’s Scorecard rankings, powered by the BC Energy Step Code, natural gas savings targets, vehicle electrification initiatives, and industrial energy management systems. Leadership in transportation efficiency helped Québec secure second place, followed by Ontario based on energy savings performance and strong policies in areas such as building codes, equipment standards, and building energy reporting. Nova Scotia ranks fourth and received the top score for energy efficiency programs.
Check out the full Scorecard and accompanying database here.
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PBC has been expanding our educational and industry events and your membership helps to make it happen! Help us spread the good word on Passivehouse
For members, the bonus is you get first invites for our High Performance Design Meets Boots on the Ground Events, a listing on our website, access to our amazing member-only discussion board, and of course consulting with passive house expert Adam Cohen.
Please join today.
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