Green Practice

Saving Energy by Elevators?

Which lights do you prefer? Vote!

It seems our building landlord, Bentall, has undertaken a pilot program to use 20 times less energy in the elevators. How might you ask? Read More »

1 Comment Jun 04, 2009 by Ben Green Practice

Green Building Market Insights Forum - Pre-Election Special

How are YOU going to vote in the provincial elections coming up on Tuesday, May 12th?  Read More »

1 Comment May 07, 2009 by Ben Green Practice

Omicron’s Green Practice Goals for 2009

With many of Omicron’s projects currently targetting LEED® certification over the past few months, several aspects of our Sustainability program have been formalized in order to facilitate this goal. Omicron’s green goals for 2009, as they relate to our professional practice, have been defined as:

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No Comments Feb 18, 2009 by Michelle Green Practice

Reduce Power Usage in Office Computers Not in Use

Did you know that there is a way to change all computer settings on a network so that monitor, hard drive, and System Standby settings will reduce power usages when desktops/laptops are not in use during the night? Make these changes, and watch your carbon footprint, and your electricity bill, drop. Thanks to Paymon Mahdavi, our Systems Administrator, for sourcing this information and making these changes at our own office. Read More »

2 Comments Feb 13, 2009 by Amanda Green Practice

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