Green Building in British Columbia: A Special Report for Architects, Engineers and Contractors
The report titled Green Building in British Columbia: A Special Report for Architects, Engineers and Contractors was created by the Light House Sustainable Building Centre to facilitate and accelerate market transformation and economic development activities for the sustainable building cluster in British Columbia.
Green Infrastructure Partnership publishes Commentary on Effective Municipal Rainwater/Stormwater Management
In British Columbia, the Local Government Act vests the responsibility for drainage with municipalities. The Green Infrastructure Partnership has prepared a Commentary that identifies specific actions and commitments for greening the built environment and protecting watershed health.
Landmark ruling requires Washington State cities and counties to take aggressive action to protect Puget Sound
In a landmark decision in August 2008, the Washington Pollution Control Hearings Board issued a ruling requiring that cities and counties around Puget Sound take significantly more aggressive steps to reduce rainwater/ stormwater runoff. The Board concluded that greater use of 'low impact development' techniques is required.
Rainwater management plan for Gateway Station Towers development in Surrey incorporates rainwater harvesting and green roofs
This project in the City of Surrey is designed to achieve the LEED Gold level of sustainable implementation.
City of Fife takes the lead in mandating implementation of low-impact development as part of holistic approach
The Fife City Council recently took a bold step to encourage low-impact development (LID) for all construction projects within the city. Under the new requirements, low-impact techniques would be required as part of all stormwater drainage permits within the city.
Rainwater reporting for toilet duty in Malaysia
While its uses are well known in rural areas where open jars on rooftops are the norm, urban Malaysia is just beginning to reap its benefits. Lecturer Norhaiza Nordin of University College of Engineering and Technology in Kuantan said that proper use of rainwater under the Rain Water Management System could minimise erosion and flooding.
Integrated Landscaping: Following Nature’s Lead in New Hampshire
“Integrated Landscaping: Following Nature's Lead”, a collaboration among four New Hampshire women, promises a new way of thinking about shaping home grounds and public spaces in the Northeas United Statest.
Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership
The mission of the Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership is to protect and maintain the integrity of the natural environment while promoting the growth, prosperity and quality of life of Alberta’s communities. Implementation of low impact development practices will lead to healthier, more sustainable watersheds.
Greening the Grid – Low Impact, Fused Grid development in Calgary
“A community will soon be taking shape in North-East Calgary that breaks new ground. It is the first of its kind in Canada and will put Calgary on the map for innovative planning. Two features make the Saddleton community a leading edge solution: its Fused Grid plan and its rainwater/stormwater management system,” reports Fanis Grammenos. “The Fused Grid combines the geometries of inner city grids and of the conventional suburbs. This fusion results in retaining the best characteristics of each and none of their disadvantages while raising the quality of the neighbourhood environment.”
Metro Vancouver Reference Panel calls for Liquid “Resource” Management Plan
“There is a window of opportunity to do business differently because we know from experience that the old ways do not work. Changing the language is part of the process of advancing change,” stated Christianne Wilhelmson.