Improving the Environmental Impact of Mid-Century Apartment Buildings in Victoria, BC OverviewThe built environment is responsible for approximately one third of the world’s Green House Gas (GHG) emissions . Energy from sources including coal, hydro, gas, and more recently, renewable sources, is used to light, heat, cool and operate equipment in buildings. Recently, new building technologies and certifications such as Passive House are improving the energy efficiency of new c

Innovative Ways to Reduce Utility Costs and Improve Hotel Services Overview Grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, spas: just a sampling of businesses working towards becoming more sustainable. But how do you continue to produce a desirable consumer product while reducing your carbon footprint? Conservation and environmental management plans will always make a significant difference, but seeking unique solutions is worth the journey. The hotel industry, in particular, is consta