More Information on Green Building

ATHENA Sustainable Materials Institute

The Athena Institute undertakes and directs various research and development activities that make it possible to factor environmental considerations into the design process from the conceptual stage onward, in addition to sustainable building and life cycle assessment (LCA).

BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Information on energy efficiency programs in the province and the new Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy that describes new voluntary energy performance targets for new and existing buildings of all types, and heating, cooling and lighting technology.

• Energy Efficiency for the Residential Construction Industry, a summary of energy efficiency programs available in B.C.

BC Sustainable Energy Association

Information on a wide array of sustainable energy sources available in B.C. as well as links to energy efficiency programs in the province.

• Sustainable Energy
• Energy Efficiency

Canadian Construction Association's Green Building Resource Centre

Green building information for contractors

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

CMHC publishes research highlights, research reports, and information on residential construction including energy efficiency, ventilation and mechanical systems.

CMHC: EQuilibrium™ Housing

• EQuilibrium™ About Your House
• EQuilibrium™ Housing Resource Documents
• The EQuilibrium™ Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative
• CHBA CI Green Dream Home

CMHC: Research Highlights

• Effects of ECPM Furnace Motors on Electricity and Gas Use
• Assessment of the Energy Performance of Two Gas Combo-Heating Systems
• Effects of Thermostat Setting on Energy Consumption
• Duct Leakage Tests in a Small Diameter Ducting System

CMHC: Research Reports & Publications

• Building Solutions: A Problem Solving Guide for Builders and Renovators
• A Guide to Mechanical Equipment for Healthy Indoor Environments

Canadian Wood Council

The Canadian Wood Council's Sustainable Buildings webpage provides links to publications, case studies, forest certification, and green links.

City Green

Links to energy related incentives and resources to save money and reduce the impact on the environment.

• Grant and Incentive Program
• Links to Other Resources

City of Vancouver

• Incentive Programs
• Green Homes Program
• Home Renovations

Energy Code Program

Minimum energy efficient standards for new homes and buildings in Canada published in the National Energy Code for Houses and the National Energy Code for Buildings.

Environment Canada

Envrionment Canada's programs such as grants, rebates and other financial incentives are available to individuals and organizations to encourage using less energy, switching to renewable energy and producing less waste.

• Incentives and Rebates

Environmental Choice Program

Environment Canada's ecolabelling program identifies environmentally responsible products and services. The program's EcoLogo identifies that the product or service has complied with third-party verification requirements.

Green Building Software

The Buildings Group develops, distributes, and supports building energy simulation software for the Canadian construction industry to optimize the energy performance of building designs and to demonstrate compliance with the Model National Energy Code and Natural Resources Canada programs such as R-2000.

Metro Vancouver

The Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) has developed a BuildSmart program that encourages the use of green building strategies and technologies by offering tools, technical resources and information on sustainable design and building practices to the building industry.