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We are in the midst a massive paradigm shift of the real estate and development industries toward "green" innovations in design, construction and operation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reverse the effects of Climate Change. However over the past few years indoor air quality, mould and moisture problems related to building envelope and ventilation systems have gained a reputation within the construction, design and building management communities as often difficult and complicated issues. There has been a rapid adoption of green building certification systems for new and existing buildings that claim to protect occupant health while achieving climate change objectives.

But are all green buildings healthy buildings? This one day conference will seek to provide answers to this pressing issue by addressing the myths and misconceptions surrounding sustainable green buildings and health in the context of the building envelope and ventilation.

Elia Sterling, ASHRAE, RAIC, AIA, is founder and president of Theodor Sterling Associates Ltd., providing indoor environment consulting services to the B.C. and North American construction and real estate industries since 1973. Recognized internationally as a leading expert in IAQ, Mr. Sterling chairs the Canadian Advisory Committee to the ISO Technical Committee on Indoor Air Quality and has served on the ASHRAE committees responsible for their influential Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Standards. His groundbreaking 1983 research for Health Canada on the relationship between moisture and microbial growth in indoor environments continues to be cited as the seminal reference upon which Health Canada, WCB and ASHRAE Canadian and international moisture and IAQ standards, guidelines and regulations are based.

Location and Hours

The Westin Bayshore
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC

Tuesday, November 23, 2010
7:45am – 3:15pm