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Green Building Festival: Day 2

Sasha — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:29:41 +0000

Today was an exhibition and breakout sessions. Exhibitors ranged from dual-flush toilets, to Green Roof solutions, to the Ministry of the Environment and many educational institutions. The two sessions that I attended were excellent. The first was a roundtable discussion on Campus Sustainability Planning with a panel from the University of Toronto, York University and Ryerson. The second session, by an excellent speaker Scott Demark, was about Sustainable Neighbourhood Planning the Lessons Learned from passed initiatives. And finally I watched as they put together a section of a Green Roof in less than an hour. With the ability to install a Green Roof on a 40% slope I wonder how long it is until we retrofit some of the homes in Toronto? I personally would love to have a green roof, more space to grow strawberries and other delicious treats.

Make the Earth Greener and your day brighter.
The Holland Trade Agency was a sponsor and had a booth in the exhibition. They were promoting ‘greening’ the earth by putting plants in your office.

Why?

Well as we all know plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as their waste. As an incentive they were offering plants to participants and I was fortunate enough to bring one home. (The artwork in the background is a local Toronto artist, Ryan Barrett). Not only will your plant help the environment but they also tend to bring a positive energy to any office.

Green Building Festival: Day 1

Sasha — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:44:08 +0000

Where do I even start? Yesterday was fantastic. I learned a lot, met some great people and I’m really looking forward to today.

From Malmo, Sweeden to Vancouver there were lots of great ideas to come out. The day was all lectures and our speakers were from the Netherlands, Germany, and many great Canadians. The themes resounding throughout the day included green building incentives, sustainable housing, and innovative planning stategies.

Today has breakout sessions and a huge trade show. I’ll be sure to grab some pictures and some innovative stories.

Green Building Festival 2008 – Toronto, Sept 9 & 10

Sasha — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:33:20 +0000

This week I go back to school, maybe a week late compared to others, but I’ll take it. I’m starting a Masters of Engineering at the University of Toronto (but only part-time, I can’t quit my day job after all)

This week is also the Green Building Festival here in Toronto and I am fortunate enough to be attending. From Malmo, Sweeden to sustainable neighbourhoods, I’m hoping to learn a lot and it should make for some interesting posts.