Building BC - Spring 2010: Page 5 of 11

Changes to the BC Building Code and Emerging Green Technologies

Register for Building Smart #12 and learn first hand how British Columbia is setting the standard for environmental and energy responsible home construction, and is ready to take the next steps with revisions to the BC Building Code. The City of Vancouver is also raising the standards for sustainable construction with the goal of becoming the Greenest City on the Planet by 2020.

Building Smart #12 explains the upcoming changes to Greening of the BC Building Code and the City of Vancouver’s Greenest City initiative. It also explores emerging technologies, including: solar hot water, photo voltaic electric generation, energy efficient lighting, geoexchange and other heat pump technologies, energy efficient windows, structural insulated panels, and non-potable on-site water treatment and re-use.

Participants will leave this practical and engaging seminar with a better understanding of the anticipated new requirements for the Greening of the BC Building Code as well as the City of Vancouver’s new greening requirements.

These new provisions, along with changing trends in consumer requirements, present a challenge for designers, builders and building officials as new technologies and construction methods emerge to meet the increasing priority for sustainable design, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

The presentation will respond to questions surrounding the next steps in the greening of the codes, including:

• What are the upcoming changes for the greening of the building code?
• What building technologies can I use to be greener?
• Where is the “Green” going?
• Do these new technologies exist here in B.C.?
• Are these new technologies actually being used?

The HPO’s Building Smart seminars are a great way to stay informed on the latest industry trends and requirements. This three hour seminar was developed by the Homeowner Protection Office in collaboration with various industry partners, including: the Ministry of Housing and Social Development, Building and Safety Standards Branch; City of Vancouver; GeoExchange BC; and Solar BC.

The $35 registration fee includes an informative presentation guide and certificate of completion. Visit the What’s New section of the HPO website and register online today.

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