Gordon Patrick Newell

October 27, 2020

BC Energy Step Code Airtightness Testing for Part 3 Buildings

Whole building airtightness testing is a regulatory requirement for residential and non-residential new construction projects in British Columbia under the BC Energy Step Code. With an increased focus on airtight buildings, verification of the performance of the air barrier system […]

October 5, 2020

Batik Apartments: A Low-Carbon Central Domestic Hot Water System

This case study describes the innovative solutions used in the central heat pump domestic hot water system of Batik Apartments, a mixed-use, mid-rise residential building in Seattle, Washington. The heat pump system reduces overall energy use and helps achieve near […]

October 5, 2020

Orion: Near-Zero Emissions Multi-Unit Residential Building

Orion is a multi-unit residential building in Pemberton, British Columbia. The project is expected to exceed the energy efficiency requirements set for its region and meet Step 4, the highest level of the BC Energy Step Code, while maintaining the […]

September 25, 2020

Sep 2020 Decarb Lunch: North America’s First Passive House Fire Hall: City of Vancouver Fire Hall #17

North America’s First Passive House Fire Hall: City of Vancouver Fire Hall #17 Past Event: Sept 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Overview North America’s First Passive House Fire Hall: City of Vancouver Fire Hall #17 The City of […]

September 15, 2020

Marketing the High-Performance Home

Past Event: September 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Overview Whether you’re a green building buff or starting your first zero emission project, strategic marketing that elevates your brand, generates demand, and increases your profit margin is critical. On […]

September 14, 2020

Pattern Language from Passive House Course

Past Event Offered September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 2020 Overview How to Design and Build High-Performance Apartment Buildings at the Lowest Possible Cost “A Pattern Language from Passive House” is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and […]

September 8, 2020

Fire Hall No.17: North America’s First Passive House Fire Hall

In 2018, the City of Vancouver began the design to replace Fire Hall No.17. with a new building. The new facility is the first fire hall in North America to pursue Passive House certification. The project is also pursuing LEED […]

August 28, 2020

Aug 2020 Decarb Lunch: Roddan Lodge: Vancouver’s new near zero emissions social housing facility

Roddan Lodge: Vancouver’s new near zero emissions social housing facility Past Event: August 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Overview The Roddan Lodge redevelopment strives to meet both the City of Vancouver’s affordable housing priority and green building targets. […]