Stewardship of the Natural and Built Environments

Co-Sponsored by
Ecology Action Centre and Nova Scotia Historic Places Initiative, Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage

WHEN:  Monday, February 16th   (9.30am - 4.00pm)
 
WHERE: North Street Church (5657 North Street, Halifax)
 
This day long conference will focus on our existing building stock in terms of 'green' re-construction, energy efficiency, and urban development.  With a broad reach into the development, heritage, government, and energy efficiency sectors; the day is sure to be relevant to those who value our built environment and value the potential our current building stock hold with respect to a low carbon future and effective future use of our natural and existing resources.   

Our speaker panel will address hands-on renovation techniques and natural building methods; the energy 'credit' of our existing and historic building stock, the economics behind restoration vs. new construction, deep energy retrofits, a CMHC case study of a 'net-zero' home renovation, and everything you may bring to the table as a conference participator.

Lunch and refreshments are provided at no cost.  Please bring a mug.

Speakers

Shawna Henderson, Bfreehomes Design Ltd.  Shawna Henderson has been working in the field of energy efficiency and housing since 1992. Her experience with the R-2000 and the EnerGuide for Houses (EcoENERGY) programs, coupled with research carried out for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Natural Resources Canada provide the backbone of the consultation and design services for Bfreehomes Design Ltd.. Her current work, in the field and in research studies, is focussed on approaching net zero energy in existing homes as well as new construction.
 
Bill Hockey received a Bachelor of Architecture in 1970 and a Master of Environmental Design Studies (Conservation) in 1992. His Thesis evaluated the costs of reuse of historic buildings and how they are incurred using research and Canadian Case Study material. Working for Parks Canada from 1971 to 2006 he held positions in Heritage Recording, Conservation Architecture and Project Management; and has worked on historic sites in all parts of Canada. He retired from the Federal Government in 2006 and currently operates his own company Architectural Conservation Services based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
 
Andrew Powter has worked in the field of heritage conservation throughout his career at the local, national and international levels. His work has included many technical projects, development of national policy and legislation and technical training. Andrew is a long time member of the Association for Preservation Technology and the International Council for Monuments and Sites. He is a founding member and former co-chair of the APT Environmental Sustainability and Heritage Conservation Technical Committee.

Kim Thompson, Straw Bale Projects  Focusing on health, environment, aesthetics and affordability Kim Thompson has been pioneering the construction of plastered straw bales and other natural building systems since 1993. Her work in recent years has become increasingly directed at improving existing building stock using local resources, and traditional earth based finishing systems, She teaches at the School of Architecture, Dalhousie University, and has a varied design/build practice working with community groups, businesses and home-owners.

CMHC - Presentation on ‘Now House’ Project - Energy Retrofit of 60 Year-old Housing

Registration

Please register ASAP as space is limited.  There is no cost for registration.
 
 To register, please contact:  Zak Miller,
     Ecology Action Centre
     902- 442-5051
  

 You can view our download the event poster in pdf format here (110 KB).