The Vancouver Convention Centre West was completed in April 2009, and highlights the best of west coast green building design and operation. It features a 5 acre living roof, on-site wastewater treatment plant, locally harvested and manufactured wood finishes, and a high quality, energy efficient environment. Building operators have implemented a green housekeeping program, a comprehensive green building tour, and have innovative waste management practices. It is targeting a LEED Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council. READ MORE

Kitching Court is a residential condominium project located in a one Winnipeg's most vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods. It will be constructed out of ICF floor, wall & roof systems, with the majority of the interior walls being framed out of the reclaimed fir studs from the 100+ year old house that once stood on the lot. It will features that include a hybrid geothermal pile system, prairie grass living roof, cisterns and infloor heat throughout. The Project has been designed by Ernie H.A. Architects Inc. and built by Walter Corporation.(summary imported from CAGBC database. remove this message if edited) READ MORE

The California Academy of Sciences, designed by Renzo Piano houses 38,000 live animals and is on track to receive LEED platinum. It is currently the only institution in the world to feature an aquarium, a natural history museum, a living rainforest, a planetarium, and world-class research and education programs - all housed under a 2.5 acre green roof. READ MORE

A living roof is partially or completely covered with vegetation and growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Also known as a green roof, vegetated roof, etc. READ MORE

KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Green roof: 24,300 square metres of waterfront habitat Shoreline and marine habitat restoration: restoration of 60 metres of shoreline and 140 square metres of marine habitat Water conservation and reuse: black water treatment and desalinization result in reduction of potable water consumption by 60-70% Sustainable energy production: innovative aquatic sea water cooling heat pump system  Local materials: Douglas fir and Hemlock wood finishes Active transportation: 37,000 square metres of walkways, bikeways, public open space and plazas Located on Vancouver’s waterfront, the 31,600 square metre expansion of the existing Convention Centre began in November 2004 and was completed in April 2009. Aiming for LEED Platinum certification, the Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion is an international showcase of leading-edge sustainable design. Covered by the largest, non-industrial green roof in North America, and towering over an artificial reef, the Convention Centre Expansion houses its own water treatment and aquatic heat pump system. READ MORE

LUXURY, ARTISTIC, SUPER-GREEN home on a beautifully landscaped lot in DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE. Nearly 5,000 sq ft of living space, 3,350 above ground. Open concept passive solar design, Straw bale insulation, 100 year zinc roof, Bauhaus windows, Valcucine recycled glass kitchen, Finnish soapstone fireplace/bake oven, geothermal radiant floor heating and cooling, Oakville red clay floor, earthen interior walls, rainwater harvesting, living roof terraces, reclaimed and local materials. OFFERED FOR SALE AT BUILDING COST. NOT FOR PROFIT. READ MORE