A Guide to Green Building in Ontario

Green Building Common Skills

GREEN BUILDING AND GREEN ENERGY

Sample Job Titles: Building Energy Specialist, Project Associate-Green Building, P.Eng Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Junior/Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, Field Construction Civil Engineer, Utility Automation Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engineering Manager/director-solar PV,

TECHNICAL SKILLS

▪ Technical expertise and design review on mechanical, electrical, and building systems ▪ Client proposals, reports and engineering specifications ▪ Carry out site inspections and energy surveys ▪ Develop detailed schedule of work and cost estimates ▪ Practical experience in HVAC and building automation systems design combined with in-depth knowledge of green building design principles and technologies ▪ Provide technical support during planning, design and construction process ▪ Perform building simulations and analysis to recommend design options ▪ Research and evaluate green building design practices, technology and tools ▪ Solar Photovoltaic Rooftop Evaluation Experience ▪ Able to provide Structural evaluation, design to OBC compliance and preparation of specifications for solar photovoltaic racking equipment ▪ Cost estimating of structural upgrades to a building ▪ Ability to complete on-site measurements and evaluations of building structures ▪Prepare scope documents for construction contracts ▪ Produce/review electrical design calculations and construction documents ▪ Develop cost basis for design and construction cost estimates ▪ Perform field assessments and prepare facility condition assessments ▪ Knowledge of PV system components and sizing methods: specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability ▪ Responsible for design liaison with construction and quality control of the civil foundation construction work and subsequent solar rack installation ▪ Excellent practical knowledge of drilling and grouting ▪ Interpret project scope and requirements, identifies design conflicts or discrepancies, establishes basic design criterion, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines ▪ Produce engineering design documentation and drawings

SOFT SKILLS

▪ Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment ▪ flexible and adaptable to changing priorities ▪ Contribute to the integration, coaching and development of employees ▪ Excellent communicator - verbal, written and presentation skills ▪ Strong at multi-tasking, organized ▪ Liaising with clients, building departments, and contractors ▪ Self-motivated, creative, problem-solver

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

▪ Valid Ontario Driver's License, with access to vehicle ▪ Able to travel and work at outdoor project/construction sites domestically and internationally ▪ Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with one or more utility industry protocols: IEC618850, IEC60870, DNP3

EDUCATION

▪ Building Energy Specialist: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Systems Engineering, Master's degree would be an asset ▪ Project Associate-Green Building: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering ▪ P.Eng Structural Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering ▪ Electrical Engineer (Solar PV installations): Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering ▪ Junior/Intermediate Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering ▪ Field Construction Civil Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering ▪ Utility Automation Engineer: Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering ▪ Electrical Engineer: University Degree in Electrical Engineering ▪ Engineering Manager/director-solar PV: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE

▪ Building Energy Specialist: 5 years of experience in building control systems, mechanical design, electrical design or the renewal of existing buildings systems, P.Eng (Asset) ▪ Project Associate-Green Building: 2 years of applied engineering work experience, within the green building industry and/or with mechanical systems, LEED AP and/or GA is an asset ▪ Electrical Engineer (Solar PV installations): Experience in a related position from 5+ years is a requirement, P.Eng. eligibility ▪ Junior/Intermediate Mechanical Engineer: Experience in a related position for 3 years (can include relevant co-op experience) ▪ Field Construction Civil Engineer: 2-5 years civil construction experience, familiar with site grading and foundation construction, PEO registration or an experienced CET ▪ Electrical Engineer: Minimum 5 years of experience/schooling in the Electrical Engineering field, PEO registration ▪ Engineering Manager/director-solar PV: P. Eng. License

CERTIFICATION – GREEN BUILDING

Useful to understand the following building certification systems: LEED – CAGBC (Canadian Green Building Council) BRE – Environmental Certification BOMA – BOMABest (Building Environmental Standards) Certification

CERTIFICATION – GREEN ENERGY

Useful to understanding the following certification schemes: FIT and MicroFIT (Ontario Power Authority) saveONenergy – Energy efficiency management in for homes and businesses

Green Building Employer List

GREEN BUILDING EMPLOYERS

Architecture Building

ABA Architects Inc. Allen & Sherriff Architects Altius Architecture Inc. BreatheArchitects Chamberlain Architect Services Limited Colbourne & Kembel, Architects Inc. FAD Architects IBI Group – Landscape Architecture Technician/CAD Technologist Larkin Architect Limited LINE Architect Inc. Lindy Consulting Limited Solares Architecture Inc.

Construction

Construct & Conserve Bird Construction Blackwell Bowick Partnership Building Innovation Inc. Byrne Engineering Inc. Carillion – Project Coordinator/Senior Project Coordinator (LEED Certified) Metrolinx Energy Concepts Inc. AECOM Hatch Mott Macdonald Inviro Engineered Systems Ltd.

Consulting

Ecovert Corporation PE International Vermeulens

Contractors

Aggressor Automation Ainsworth Inc. Black & McDonald Limited Burman & Fellows Group Inc. Corporate Contract Interiors Inc. De Ville Group of Companies EnviroPro Environmental Services Foam Factor Insulation Green Side Up Environmental Service Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd.

Engineering Building

AEC Consultants Ltd. Algal Engineering Ltd. Altus Environmental Engineering Ltd.

Atelier Tectonic Genivar Picco Engineering Delcan Hallsal and Associates Cole Engineering Crossey Engineering Ltd. exp JMC Transportation Group Chisholm, Fleming and Associates Read Jones Christoffersen CEM Engineering DB Engineering Elfstrom Engineering Professional Corporation HH Angus Integral Group Jain Sustainable Engineering Solutions John R. Hamalainen Engineering Ltd. Kirkland Engineering M&R Engineering MAAT Environmental Engineering Corp MAAN Engineering MCW Group

HVAC Installers

Airon Group of Companies Burban Air Controls Copperhead Mechanical Ltd. DBS Trane

Real Estate/Developers Building

Dwellings Bentall Kennedy CB Richard Ellis Limited Ivanhoe Cambridge Carson Dunlop Weldon & Associates Full Circle Systems

Renewable Energy

Advanced Solar Solutions Adventis Technologies Alternate Power International Ltd. Ameresco Canada Inc. Canadian Solar Installations CarbonFree Technology Inc. Crystalflow Eco Alternative Energy Electrical Power Group Enerworks

EXP Go Energy Grasshopper Energy Hybridyne Power Systems Canada Inc. Innovative Solutions Mondial Energy Inc. Quest Geothermal

Green Building Profession Overview

GREEN BUILDING

What is green building? Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This requires close cooperation of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_building

What is LEED? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for green building in over 132 countries. Since 2002, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and LEED Canada have been redefining the buildings and communities where Canadians live, work and learn. Source: http://www.cagbc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs/LEED/GoingGreenwithLEED/default.htm

Job Titles Green Building Design Job Titles

Architects

Civil engineers

Mechanical/ electrical engineers (able to design HVAC and electrical systems)

Building performance simulation and modeling professionals Green Building Construction Job Titles

Project Managers

Planners/Schedulers

Project Coordinators

Estimators

Site Engineers

Site Superintendents

Site Supervisors Green Building Operation and Management

Building Operators

Facility Managers

Building Service Technicians

Building Control Designers and Technicians

LEED consultant/ coordinator

Job Opportunities Private construction firms

Federal, provincial/territorial, municipal government department

Architectural firms

Engineering firms

Green Building Terminology

GREEN BUILDING TERMINOLOGY

Advanced Framing / Concrete Construction A construction method (also known as "Optimum Value Engineering" or "OVE") that uses less material in the framing of a home and can reduce material costs and improve energy efficiency. Concrete construction involves using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) to create durable, efficient homes. The approach decreases the number of breaks in the thermal barrier of the building envelope. It also can save on construction costs because it is fast, especially compared with "stick built" homes. Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC) Precast concrete that is cured by steam pressure inside a kiln called autoclave. The material is lighter weight than conventional concrete and has good insulation properties. Air Flow (CFM) CFM50 is defined as the air flow (in cubic feet per minute) needed to create a 50 Pascal pressure change in the building envelope.CFM50 is one of the most basic measurements of airtightness. Air flow measurements are sometimes referenced to different building pressures such as 25 or 50 Pascals, with 50 being most common. Air-sealing Air-sealing is the practice of filling gaps, holes, or cracks in a building’s envelope in an effort to tighten the home's pressure boundary. Aperture An opening for the purpose of admitting light. Artificial sky An enclosure that simulates the luminance distribution of a real sky for the purpose of testing physical daylighting models (e.g., a hemispherical-dome or mirror-box artificial sky). Attached Greenhouse A structure situated on a lower floor (or even below the first floor) and located on a home's south side can provide passive solar heat to the home. Heat collected by the greenhouse at the lower level rises into the interior of the home by way of convection. Bacteria sink Porous material that allows the growth of biological contaminants within the material. Baffle A single opaque or translucent element used to diffuse or shield a surface from direct or unwanted light. Ballasts Electrical circuits required by certain lamp types, especially fluorescents. Balometer An instrument, a capture hood, that measures airflow.

Bioaerosol An aerosolized particle originating from a living thing. Bioengineering The use of living plants, or a combination of living and non-living materials, to stabilize slopes and drainage ways. Biological contaminants These include bacteria, viruses, molds, pollen, animal and human dander, insect and arachnid excreta. Bioremediation A process that uses biological organisms to clean up contaminated water or soil; often used in oil-spill cleanup. Bioswale A landscape element, often a planted strip along a street or parking lot, for the purpose of capturing surface water runoff and filtering out silt and pollution before the storm water enters the drainage system or groundwater. Blackwater Blackwater is the wastewater generated by toilets, kitchen sinks, and dishwashers. Some may include showers as well. Blown-in batt A method of installing loose insulation in wall cavities, using a powerful blower and a fabric containment screen. Building Science Building science is the collection of scientific knowledge that focuses on the analysis and control of the physical phenomena affecting buildings. This includes the detailed analysis of building materials and building envelope systems. Built-Up-Roof Systems (BURs) A roof consisting of multiple plies of roof felts laminated together with bitumen. Built-up roof material can consist of bitumen-saturated felt, coated felt, polyester felt or other fabrics. A surfacing is generally applied and can be asphalt, aggregate (gravel or slag), emulsion or a granule-surfaced cap sheet. Ceiling Cavity The cavity formed by the ceiling, the plane of the luminaires, and the wall surfaces between them. Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) Small fluorescent light bulbs that can be used in place of incandescent light bulbs. CFLs consume significantly less electricity and last 8–10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Constructed Wetland Any of a variety of designed systems that approximate natural wetlands, use aquatic plants, and can be used to treat wastewater or runoff.

Contrast Sensitivity The ability to detect the presence of luminance differences. Cradle-to-grave analysis Analysis of the impact of a product from the beginning of its source gathering processes, through the end of its useful life, to disposal of all waste products. Cradle-to-cradle is a related term signifying the recycling or reuse of materials at the end of their first useful life. Cut-Off Angle The critical viewing angle beyond which a source can no longer be seen because of an obstruction (such as a baffle or overhang). Daylighting Designing a building to take advantage of natural sunlight illumination. Demand-Controlled Ventilation (DCV) CO2-based A ventilation-control strategy in which the concentration of CO2 is the measured variable that is controlled to a setpoint by modulating outdoor airflow. With this strategy, only human source contaminants are considered. CO2DCV will not comply with either procedure of ASHRAE Standard 62-1989. Demand Limit Controller The way the demand controller controls loads is called the load control strategy. It is the definition of each load's importance in relation to all other loads being controlled by the system. Generally, there are three load control strategies: priority (fixed), rotating or combination. Dense-packing The newer, more effective method for insulating an existing home that doesn't have any wall insulation is called "dense-packing" or the "tube-in method". Dense-packing requires a slightly different procedure for filling the wall cavities than the low-density method and takes a little longer to complete, however the benefits are significant and long-lasting. Densitometer A photometer for measuring the optical density (the opposite of transmittance) of materials. Detention In stormwater management, ponding of runoff in pools and basins for water-quality improvement and flood prevention. Direct Component That portion of light energy, from sources such as the sky or sun that reaches a specified location without any significant diffusion Disuse That complete sequence and series of activities and actions that eliminate the building in its present form. There are basically two options: (1) demolition and return of the building site and all of its components to the natural environment; and (2) renovation. The renovation option essentially leads

back to the beginning of the building life cycle model or to some intermediate stage within that model. Embodied Energy Embodied Energy is the total energy sequestered from a stock within the earth in order to produce a specific good or service including extraction, manufacture, and transportation to market. Energy Star ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices Fenestration Any opening, or arrangement of openings, in a building (normally filled with glazing) that admits daylight and any devices in the immediate proximity of the opening that affect light distribution (such as baffles, louvers, draperies, overhangs, light shelves, jambs, sills, and other light-diffusing materials). Fiber optics Fiber Cement A siding that is more durable than wood and is termite resistant, water resistant, non-combustible, and warranted to last 50 years. It is composed of cement, sand, and cellulose fiber that has been autoclaved (cured with pressurized steam) to increase its strength and dimensional stability. The fiber is added as reinforcement to prevent cracking. Finger-Jointed High-quality lumber formed by joining small pieces of wood glued end to end, so named because the joint looks like interlocked fingers. Floor Cavity Ratio A number indicating floor cavity proportions calculated from length, width, and height. The floor cavity is formed by the workplane, the floor, and the wall surfaces between them. Flushout A process used to remove VOCs from a building by operating the building’s HVAC system at 100 percent outside air for a specific period of time. Fly Ash The fine ash waste collected from the flue gases of coal combustion, smelting, or waste incineration. Formaldehyde A gas used widely in production of adhesives, plastics, preservatives, and fabric treatments and commonly emitted by indoor materials that are made with its compounds. It is highly irritating if inhaled and is now listed as a probable human carcinogen. Fresh Air Ventilation A mechanical ventilation component of the HVAC system that draws in fresh air rather than recirculating and filtering air within a home.

Fuel Cell A Fuel Cell is a device that converts the energy of a fuel, (Hydrogen, natural gas, methanol, gasoline, etc.) and an oxidant (air or oxygen) into useable electricity. Geo Thermal Heat System (Closed Loop) Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) use the constant temperature of the earth to provide cooling and heating for a home. A loop of piping is buried in the ground and fluid circulates through the loop. In the summer, the fluid uses the cooler temperature of the ground to provide indoor cooling. During colder months, the geothermal heat pump uses the below-ground temperature, which is significantly warmer than the outside air, to warm a home. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) A designation given to products (originally foods) that have been in use for many generations without apparent toxic effects. Green/Living Roof A roof surface covered by a water-proofing membrane, a drainage plane, a water retention medium, and plantings of drought-resistant species. The benefits of a green roof include control of storm water runoff which can reduce urban water pollution; absorption of airborne toxins and an increase in oxygen in the air, and a reduction of surface temperature of the roof (heat island effect). They also can increase the lifespan of the roof system and provide building and noise insulation. Green roofs are most common in multifamily or other large urban buildings. High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter A designation for very fine air filters (usually exceeding 98 percent atmospheric efficiency) typically used only in surgeries, clean rooms, or other specialized applications. Indoor air quality procedure One of two procedures listed in ASHRAE Standard 62-1989 to determine appropriate ventilation rates for buildings. The IAQ Procedure provides a method of measuring and controlling outdoor airflow in order to keep harmful substances diluted to acceptable levels. It is inherently a more rigorous strategy than the Ventilation Rate Procedure because it considers all contaminants. Implementation of this procedure is difficult because of monitoring costs and insufficient knowledge about acceptable concentration levels for the thousands of combinations of potential indoor contaminants. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect the health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor that can induce health effects. Infiltration Infiltration is the unintentional or accidental introduction of outside air into a building, typically through cracks in the building envelope and through use of doors for passage. Infiltration is sometimes called air leakage. Infiltration is caused by wind, building pressurization and by air buoyancy forces known commonly as the stack effect.

Insulation - Foam in Place A product that acts as an air barrier and provides insulation and air sealing in one step. Most foam insulation products have a higher R-value per inch than fiberglass batt insulation. Using foam insulation increases energy efficiency because smaller heating and cooling equipment is required. Invasive vegetation An exotic plant adapted to very similar growing conditions as those found in the region to which it is imported. Because such a species usually has no natural enemies (pests, diseases, or grazers), it flourishes, disrupting the native ecosystem and forcing out native plant species, resulting in habitat loss, water-table modification, and other serious problems. Inverse square law In lighting design, the law that states that the illuminance at a point on a surface varies proportionately with the intensity of a point source, and inversely to the square of the distance between that source and that surface. Irradiance (E) The amount (or density) of light energy incident on a surface. Laminated veneer lumber A manufactured wood product similar to plywood but made in thick sections with all the grain oriented one way for use as beams. Lead ventilation Ventilation of an unoccupied building space immediately prior to its occupancy. Lead ventilation is performed to dilute contaminants from building and HVAC sources to acceptable levels by the time occupants arrive. Leakage Area Leakage area estimates are a useful way to visualize the cumulative size of all leaks or holes in the building enclosure. Estimated leakage areas can also be used in infiltration models to estimate natural infiltration rates (i.e. the air change rate under natural weather conditions). In order to accurately estimate leakage areas, it is best to conduct the blower door test over a wide range of building pressures (e.g. 60 Pa to 15 Pa). There are a variety of standard calculation methods used to calculate leakage areas. LEED LEED or Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design is a building environmental certification program developed and operated by the U.S. Green Building Council. Legionnaires Disease A sometimes fatal lung infection caused by the legionella bacteria, first identified at a Legionnaires convention in Philadelphia in 1976. Level spreaders A stormwater management device installed parallel to a slope that changes concentrated flow to sheet flow.

Life-cycle analysis (LCA) Life-Cycle-Analysis or Assessment (or LCA) is the study of the environmental impacts of a product or service over its entire life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials, through to the consumption and final disposal of the product. It is a concept and a method to evaluate the environmental effects of a product or activity holistically, by analyzing the entire life cycle of a particular product, process, or activity. Life-cycle assessment is typically described in three complementary phases: inventory analysis, impact assessment, and improvement assessment. Life-cycle cost (LCC) of material The costs accruing throughout the service life of a material. Life-cycle costs address the capital costs involved in production, maintenance, and disposal, and can also include other environmentally related capital costs and societal costs. Low Flow Fixture A faucet with aerator installed to reduce the flow of water but not reduce water pressure. Lumen (lm) The luminous flux emitted (within a unit solid angle or one steradian) by a point source having a uniform luminous intensity of one candela. Lumen method (daylighting) A method of estimating the interior illuminance from window daylighting at three locations within a room, based on empirical studies Monitor A raised section of roof that includes a vertically (or near vertically) glazed aperture, for the purpose of daylight illumination Natural cooling Use of environmental phenomena to cool buildings, e.g., natural ventilation, evaporative cooling, and radioactive cooling. Nit (nt) Unit of luminance equal to one candela per square meter. No-build option scenario against which the true environmental cost-effectiveness of building concepts can be evaluated. Nitrogen Runoff The harmful release of nitrogen into waterways. It negatively impacts aquatic wildlife by decreasing oxygen-levels in the water. Livestock and fertilizers are main sources. Noise criteria (NC) Series of curves of octave-band sound pressure levels from 63 to 8000 Hertz. They are commonly used in the United States to rate interior noise levels. Noise reduction (NR) The simple loss of sound level that occurs in passing through a medium. Most often noise reduction refers to a single octave or one-third octave-band noise.

Noise reduction coefficient (NRC) Average of the sound absorption coefficient of the four octave bands 250, 500, 1,000, and 2,000 Hertz rounded to the nearest 0.05. No-Low VOC/Paints, Sealants, Varnish Products that do not off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Using products with very little if any VOCs provides for better air quality. Open-web wood joists Wood joists built as flat trusses, using small-dimension lumber for web pieces. These are also available with stamped steel webs. Phenolic laminate A high-pressure laminated sheet made from paper and phenol formaldehyde resin, commonly used for furniture and kitchen cabinet surfaces. Rainscreen A method of constructing walls in which the cladding is separated from a membrane by an airspace that allows pressure equalization to prevent rain from being forced in. Often used for high-rise buildings or for buildings in windy locations. Rain Water Catchment Systems that harvest water during periods of rain. The water the can be saved and used during droughts. Room criteria (RC) Similar to NC and NR, but from 16 to 8,000 Hertz and more recent. RC also rates noise for rumble or hiss. Room ratio (RR) A number indicating room proportions, or the ratio of room length to width. Room ratio is equal to 5.0/room cavity ratio. Runoff A natural form of bringing debris and sediment into water, runoff is the natural formation of streams after precipitation that carries contaminants to a larger water source. R-Value Upgrades Improved or added insulation in the attic or exterior walls to improve the R-value of the building envelope. An R-value indicates insulation’s resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness. Sound pressure level (SPL) Reported in decibels, it is 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of sound pressure to a reference pressure of 20 micropascals.

Sound transmission class (STC) A single-number rating designed to provide a comparison between the noise losses of different structures for building-design purposes. The STC is calculated from the noise reduction at the 16 one-third octave bands between 125 and 4,000 Hertz. The American Society for Testing and Materials has published a standard, ASTM E413-73, "Standard Classification for Determination of Sound Transmission Class." Spray Foam Insulation Insulation that is sprayed into place and then expands to fill cavities. It acts as both an insulator and a sealant and is an alternative to the standard insulation bats. The two types of spray foam are open-cell (isocyanurate) and closed cell (polyurethane). Closed cell foams typically have a higher R-value than open-cell foam. Structured Insulated Panels (SIP) Panels made from a thick layer of foam (polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB), plywood or fiber-cement. SIPS are often used in panelized construction. They are an alternative to the foam core and are available with a core of agriculture fibers (such as wheat straw) that provides similar thermal and structural performance. The result is an engineered panel that provides structural framing, insulation, and exterior sheathing in a solid, one-piece component. Sun-bearing angle The solar azimuth angle relative to the horizontal direction a building surface is facing. Superabsorbent materials Various artificial materials capable of holding several times their own weight in water. Used in granular form, these are mixed with earth to increase the amount of water held in the soil, the length of time it is held before drying, and its availability to plants. Humus serves this purpose. Synergy Action of two or more substances to achieve an effect of which each is individually incapable. As applied to toxicology, two exposures together (for example, asbestos and smoking) are far more risky than the combined individual risks. Tight building Buildings that are designed to let in minimal infiltration air in order to reduce heating and cooling energy costs. In actuality, buildings typically exhibit leakage that is on the same order as required ventilation; however, this leakage is not well distributed and cannot serve as a substitute for proper ventilation. Unit factors An estimate of the environmental costs (for example, raw materials, energy pollution, and solid waste) associated with a unit of a material, such as a ton of steel or a cubic yard of concrete. Urethanes A family of plastics (polyurethanes) used for varnish coatings, foamed insulations, highly durable paints, and rubber goods.

Use and operation That complete and ongoing sequence and series of activities and actions that are required and occur during the life of a building from the point where occupancy and operation begin to the point where it becomes obsolete, and as a result, is no longer occupied or used. Veiling reflection Specular reflection superimposed upon diffuse reflection from an object that partially, or totally, obscures the details to be seen by reducing the contrast. Controlled by distributing Vermiculite A naturally occurring silicate mineral that can be expanded by heating into a noncombustible insulating pellet. Water reclamation Reuse of effluent from wastewater treatment facilities through irrigation, land application, or other recycling methods. Window-to-floor ratio The ratio of total, unobstructed window glass area to total floor area served by the windows, expressed as a percentage. This value can also be further subdivided by solar orientation (such as south-facing window-to-floor ratio). Zoned Air-Conditioning Systems with separate thermostat controls in different parts of a structure that allow for independent temperature control of each area. Zoned Heating Heating systems with separate thermostat controls in different parts of a structure to allow for independent temperature control in each area.

Sources:

http://www.buildingperformancegroup.com/Index/terminology.php

http://www.whygreenbuildings.com/glossary.php

http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/green-resources/green-building-glossary

Green Building Events

Annual Canadian Conferences

Annual Alberta Sustainable Building Symposium http://www.cagbc.org/source/Events/Event.cfm?EVENT=AB13ED0507&section=unknown

Better Buildings Conference http://www.betterbuildingsconference.com/

Building Sustainable Communities Conference http://ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/node/11971

Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology http://www.cebq.org/NBEC/

Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) Conference & Expo http://www.cagbc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NationalEvents/CaGBCExpo2013June462013VancouverConventionCentre/default.htm

Canadian Home Builders’ Association National Conference http://www.chba.ca/conference.aspx

CMX/CIPHEX Annual Show http://www.cmpxshow.com/

Construct Canada http://www.constructcanada.com/2013/landing-page/home.php

Green Building Festival http://sbcanada.org/gbfestival/

Green Real Estate Conference http://www.realestateforums.com/greenref/en/program.php

Grey to Green Conference http://greytogreenconference.org/

Homebuilder and Renovator Expo http://www.homebuilderexpo.ca/2013/landing-page/home.php

National Green Building Conference and Exposition http://www.nationalgreenbuildingexpo.com/2013/landing-page/home.php

OSBBC National Building Conference & AGM http://www.osbbc.ca/events?eventId=632894&EventViewMode=EventDetails

PM Expo http://www.pmexpo.com/2013/landing-page/home.php

Springfest http://www.springfesttoronto.com/pages/index.php

Annual International Conferences

GreenBuild Annual International Conference http://neia.org/green-build-international-conference-and-expo-november-18-23-2013-philadelphia-pa/

International Green Building Conference http://www.sgbw.com.sg/

Sustainable Building Conference http://www.sb13.org/index.php/en/

World Green Building Council Congress http://www.worldgbc.org/

Green Building Publications

GREEN BUILDING PUBLICATIONS

Canadian Publications

Better Builder Magazine Canada Green Building Council Toronto Chapter Newsletter Canadian Journal of Green Building and Design Canadian Property Management Magazine CMHC Housing Research Newsletter Construction Innovation Green Building & Sustainable Strategies Green Building Brain Newsletter GTAA Partners in Project Green Newsletter Municipal World ReNew Canada Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine Sustainable Builder Magazine

International Publications

ECOBUILDING pulse Eco-Structure Energy & Infrastructure Environmental Building News Environmental Design and Construction (EDC) Magazine Green Building and Design (gb&d) International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment Sustainable Industries Magazine

Green Building Social Media Pages

Green Building Social Media Pages

LinkedIn Companies Cleland Jardine Engineering Limited CSV Architects Downtown Markham EnerQuality Corporation Enlighten Solar Incorporated ESC Automation Evolve Builders Group Fabriq PBK Architecture Green Metrx Jag Mohan & Associates Ltd Konsolidated Inc LOH Architects Associates Inc. New Leaf Custom Homes PV Power Corp R.H Carter Architects R.S Field Design Inc. Solar Power Network SSG Architecture Inc. Sustainable Foundations Inc. Sustainable Resources Management Inc. The MBTW Group TRCA M2P Program Urban Garden Wo-Built Inc. LinkedIn Groups Affordable Housing: Building, Design, Planning, Green Technology, Investment Asia Pacific Green Building Council Building Green, a sustainability Group CaGBC Ottawa Region Chapter Challenges to Green Building and Sustainability Design and Construction Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC) Green Building Alliance Green Building and Sustainable Design Green Building Collaborate Green Building Council Green Building Group Green Building Initiative/Green Globes Green Building Insider Green Building Products Green Real Estate Green Real Estate; Building, Design, Planning, Products, Investment Green & Sustainability Events

Sustainability & Green Building Professionals Sustainability Leadership Circle: Champions in the Green Building Industry The Canada Green Building Council The Ontario Green Energy Act Toronto Green Building World Green Building Council U.S Green Building Council “H2020 AEC/FM” Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, Green Design, BIM Twitter @ASCETweets @bildgta @BldgGreen @BurlingtonGreen @BuildingNews @c40cities @CaGBC @GBAdvisor @Ecobuild_Now @ERCshowcase @EPAgreenbldg @FastCoExist @gbbrain @gbelements @gbgenie @GCCCanada @Greenbuild @greenbuildingww @GreenBuildNews @GreenBuildTV @greeneconpost @GreenExpo365 @GreenMaven @greenosaur @GreenSaver @GreenSpec @GRHCna @iGreenBuild @LagargeGroup @MiGreenBuild @SustBldgCan @SWITCHOntario @thinkESI @USGBC @wbcsd

Green Building Training Opportunities

GREEN BUILDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Algonquin College LEED Training http://training.algonquincollege.com/

Canada Green Building Council Courses http://www.cagbc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Education/AllCourses/default.htm

Canada Green Building Council LEED Credentials http://www.cagbc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Education/Credentialing/LEEDProfessionalCredentials/default.htm

Durham College Energy Management and Sustainable Building Technology http://www.durhamcollege.ca/programs/energy-management-and-sustainable-building-technology

enerQuality http://www.enerquality.ca/training/courses/

Endeavour Centre Sustainable Building Workshops http://endeavourcentre.org/programs/workshops-studios/

Fleming College – Sustainable Building Design and Construction Program http://flemingcollege.ca/programs/sustainable-building-design-and-construction

GTAA Partners in Project Green Workshops http://www.partnersinprojectgreen.com/events-and-workshops-sp-758372809

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities http://www.greenroofs.org/index.php/education/courseschedule

HiTech Institute (Green Building Software Training) http://www.htinstitute.com/course-catalog

Humber College Sustainable Building Design Course http://www.humber.ca/node/9674

Humber College Ontario Building Code Compliance Certificate http://calendardb.humber.ca/LIS/WebCalendar/CE/ProgramOffering.do?name=31561

Leading Green – LEED Training http://leadinggreen.ca/

Living City Campus at Kortright https://www.thelivingcitycampus.com/workshops/professional-workshops

Metro College of Technology (Training for Ontario Building Code and Relevant Software) http://metroc.ca/programs-training-toronto/engineering-technology-courses/civil-structural-architectural-engineering

Mindscape Innovations (Sustainable Building Design Training) http://mi-group.ca/what-we-do/sustainable-building-design/

Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ontario Building Code Training) http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page8525.aspx

Ontario Building Officials Association (Ontario Building Code Training) http://www.oboa.on.ca/training/

Sustainability Learning Centre http://www.sustainabilitylearningcentre.com/

Sustainable Buildings Canada Programs http://sbcanada.org/programs/presentation-archive/

Green Building Software

GREEN BUILDING SOFTWARE

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) ArchiCAD ANSYS AutoCAD Architecture AutoCAD MEP AutoCAD Revit Autodesk Building Design Suite Autodesk Ecotect Analysis Autodesk Green Building Studio Autodesk Project Vasari Autodesk Seek Chief Architect Premier (design) Chief Architect Interiors (design) Chief Architect Lite (design) EE4-OBC eQuest GaBi (Product Sustainability Performance) HOT2000 IES VE-Pro MicroStation Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access) MS Project Primavera RETScreen Retroficiency (Utilities & Energy Service Providers) Sefaira Green Building Software SketchUp Pro SoFi (Enterprise Sustainability Performance) STAAD TRNSYS

Green Building Professional Associations

Green Building Professional Associations

BOMA Canada http://www.bomacanada.ca/

Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC) http://www.cagbc.org/

Sustainable Buildings Canada http://sbcanada.org/

Regulatory Environment for Green Building

National Energy Code https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/publications/codes_centre/2011_national_energy_code_buildings.html

Ontario Building Code http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7393.aspx

Toronto Green Roofs Bylaw http://www.toronto.ca/greenroofs/overview.htm

Toronto Green Standards Program http://www.toronto.ca/planning/environment/greendevelopment.htm

Voluntary Green Building Standards

LEED (Administered by CaGBC) http://www.cagbc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs/LEED/GoingGreenwithLEED/default.htm

BOME BESt (Administered by BOMA Canada) http://www.bomabest.com/

BRE (UK Green Building Certification, Now in Canada) http://www.bre.co.uk/

Green Building Job Boards

GREEN BUILDING JOB BOARDS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Canada Jobs http://www.canadajobs.com/

Canadian Environmental Network http://jobs.rcen.ca/

Canada Green Jobs http://canadagreenjobs.org/

Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC) http://www.cagbc.org/

Career Jet http://www.careerjet.ca/search/jobs?s=green+building&l=

Charity Village http://charityvillage.com/

Eco Canada http://www.eco.ca/

Environmentalcareer.com http://environmentalcareer.info/jobs/

Green Building Canada http://www.greenbuildingcanada.ca/

GoodWork Canada http://www.goodwork.ca/gw.php

Indeed http://ca.indeed.com/jobs-in-Toronto,-ON

Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com

LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/

Ontario Environment Network http://oen.ca/index.php?page=jobs-volunteering

Simply Hired http://www.simplyhired.ca/a/jobs/list/q-urban+planner/l-Toronto%2C+ON

WorkCabin http://www.workcabin.ca/