In North America we definitely have perfected the ‘Active House’ principle and it has nothing to do with families with kids! So what is Passivhaus or Passive House? Passive House is a sustainability initiative focused solely on energy efficiency and occupant comfort through smart passive design. Read More »
No Comments May 28, 2010 Green Practice
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:
No Comments Feb 18, 2009 Green Practice
Light House is located in the heart of Granville Island. Climb the stairs and you’ll enter the information and education centre. Here you will find books, displays, products, people and ideas that can help you make your home, place of work and community more manageable - more sustainable. Ask the staff as many questions as you like, or simply help yourself to a cup of tea and a book, sit down and take a moment to sustain yourself.
No Comments Jan 23, 2009 Resources
If you are an Omicron staff member and would like your very own bamboo plant, study hard to pass the LEED exam, and you will become part of the “bamboo clan”. Read More »
No Comments Oct 02, 2008 o·vert Initiatives
