Light House will present three case studies of small businesses that participated in our 2010 Green Building Challenge: the Wood Co-op, Radha Yoga and Eatery, and the renovation of Light House's own facilty.  Come learn about the energy, water and waste reductions achieved, challenges encountered, and lessons learned by the owners of each project.

Whether you own or rent, there are many ways to green your small business, including upgrades to: building envelope, heating systems, lighting, water fixtures, and materials/finishes.

The workshop will be followed by a tour of the Wood Co-op.

Presenter: Jennifer Tan is a graduate of Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor. She currently works in Facility Planning with Vancity Savings Credit Union. Working on projects such as corporate space planning and new branch construction and renovations has provided her with valuable experience in the design and building process and knowledge about incorporating sustainable building goals and practices. Jennifer loves the constant learning opportunities that green building provides and is currently learning how to accurately document the green building process. Jennifer provided technical assistance to the Wood Co-op as part of the 2010 Green Building Challenge.