INDUSTRY EDUCATION ECHNICAL RESEARCH
INDUSTRY EDUCATION
Zero Energy Buildings and Heat Pumps Science Exhibit
Description British Columbia is a leader in the development of Net Zero Energy Ready buildings and the adoption of the Energy Step Code. While industry experts are very familiar with these concepts, BCIT, in partnership with BC Housing and other organizations, has developed an interactive science exhibit to educate a wider consumer and industry audience. The exhibit illustrates that high-performance building is a better way to build, and it’s simple, comfortable and resilient. The exhibit is based on two themes – envelope and ventilation and low carbon mechanical systems. Unveiled at Science World during the EcoCity World Summit in Vancouver, the exhibit showcases the science behind heat pumps along with interactive displays on radiation, heat recovery ventilators and more. After a few months at Science World, the exhibit will visit key locations, including industry conferences such at Buildex, and various municipalities across B.C. from Victoria to Prince George and the Okanagan. Impact Developing and showcasing this interactive exhibit will help B.C. consumer and industry audiences better understand the importance of high-performance Net Zero Energy Ready buildings. It is expected that over 300,000 visitors throughout the province will see this educational Building Science display.
Status: Project underway Partners: BC Hydro, City of Vancouver and CleanBC Audience: Consumers, homeowners, design professionals,
municipalities, and the resi- dential construction industry
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