Part 1 – Sustainability and Green Building Design/ Construction (Oct 2023)

“Sustainability of the Built Environment: Benefits of Green Building Certification”

Join ULI BC for a presentation on the benefits of incorporating green building and sustainability strategies during building design and construction.  Presentations by Appia and PGL will include a case study of the Leadership and Environmental Design (LEED™) strategies used at Appia’s Solo District in Burnaby, and a summary of different green building strategies and requirements that local developers and municipal and provincial governments have adopted.

The built environment has great impacts on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. Built Environment operations amount to approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related emissions.

Green buildings use processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life cycle from design, construction, operations, to maintenance, and deconstruction. Green building measures lead to not only performance benefits but also economic benefits for multiple stakeholders – developers, owners, building managers and occupants.

Acknowledging the need to conserve energy and resources and reduce emissions from buildings, municipalities and the Province of BC have adopted various green building requirements and standards such as Energy Step Code, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), BOMA Best, Built Green and Green Globe.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the current green building and sustainability requirements, and perspectives from a local developer and sustainability consultant on the value of pursuing green building certification.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from experts and join the conversation on green building and sustainability.

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Part 2 – Environmental Planning and Development (Feb 2024)

The second installment of the series, environmental planning and development,  will feature Aspac’s River Green masterplan with a focus on the various environmental and heritage values associated with the project including Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Riparian Management Areas, the Fraser River foreshore and diking system, as well as heritage conservation initiatives. Having been active for almost 15 years, the project has successfully navigated through an ever-evolving environmental regulatory setting and find a comfortable balance between differing land use values. 

Part 3 – Contaminated Sites and Development (May 2024)

A mass timber construction with architecture inspired by the historic grove of maple trees that once existed in the area,  Happy Harvest’s MAC is a redevelopment comprising of secured market rental homes and social housing on the corner of Main and Cordova in Vancouver. Join us as we explore the importance of housing, resident amenity spaces, and how MAC was navigated on a former dry cleaning site.

Why Attend the ULI BC Environmental Development Series:

• Gain a holistic understanding of sustainable development.
• Learn from industry leaders and experts.
• Explore real-world case studies and best practices.
• Network with professionals in the field.
• Contribute to the conversation on sustainable futures.

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