The o-vert construction committee has been working hard since its inception in 2009 to provide a seamless connection between the construction teams in the field and the design teams in the office. As the first tool to assist in this integration, we have created a template for the Construction Waste Management Plan for use in LEED projects to begin with, but with the intention of becoming standard practice at Omicron.
No Comments Nov 28, 2010 Green Practice
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
