The 13th Annual Sustainable Building Symposium was held in Edmonton on May 11&12, and in Calgary on May12 &13. As an Intern Architect from the Edmonton Studio, I attended the Edmonton session as a volunteer, and was privileged to experience a well-run event that included engaging and informative presentations from leaders in the field of sustainable design. It was also a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, and be energized by new ideas about up-coming technologies, strategies, and emerging paradigms in ‘green’ building. The kick-start to the symposium was the innovative keynote address by Jay Ingram (of Discovery Channel fame) in conjunction with the band ‘The Turbines’ from Calgary. They delivered a musically inspired message that set the tone for the remainder of the program. It was a great experience, and I would encourage participation in next year’s event either as a delegate, speaker, or volunteer!

Eleanor Hopkins, Intern Architect [ CLOSE ]

New book published by Princeton Architectural Press on LEED and building materials and how different building material relates to specific credits and how much each material can contribute to your overall point total. [ CLOSE ]