CottageClub Speaker Series

Life Cycle of your Cottage 100 mile diet…. Will it last 100 years and can you buy the product within 100 miles of CottageClub? Mid 60’s to 70’s - Primary Back to Recreational Use by Family Purchase, Recreational Use, Weekends & Holidays Life use cycle of the cottage

Relationship with S.A.I.T. in the “Past” At very start of cottage construction, we contacted the David Silburn with the SAIT “Green Building Technologies” (GBT) group. David & his team came out and completed infrared and air tests on 7 cottages. No surprise we were leaps ahead of what you would expect to see in Calgary. From there, we commissioned the SAIT GBT group to work with any lot owner who wanted to push the sustainability envelope. As Developer we paid for SAIT’s consulting services. To date about 15% of our buyers have done so as well.

Relationship with S.A.I.T. in the “Present” This past year we worked with SAIT GBT group on an Federal grant application for $2.7M, which would have allowed us to take all of Phase 4 net zero using solar. Unfortunately we did not receive any grant monies. We continue to explore with SAIT other means for CottageClub cottage owners to lower their overall carbon footprint and of course lower their cottage operating costs. SAIT is and will continue to provide educational seminars for CottageClub owners.

Relationship with S.A.I.T. in the “Future” SAIT is currently in discussions with building manufacturing plants for CottageClub Phase 4 product. SAIT is looking for affordable ways to help CottageClub owners achieve net zero. SAIT will help innovative CottageClub builders works towards CCMC stamp. More educational seminars coming.

CottageClub & SAIT Process Get SAIT involved before you start architectural drawings. Discuss what you want to accomplish in sustainability of your cottage / accessory building design. As Developer we cover the cost of this consultation process. SAIT will provide advice & guidance along with running calculations for you. SAIT will not supply or install any equipment or building materials.

SAIT Solar PV: Courses Solar PV: Installation for Electricians Solar PV: Introduction & Applications - ELEC 142 Solar PV: Installation for Electricians - ELEC 141 Learn applicable terminology Learn aspects of the electrical grid system, and how Solar PV and help reduce reliance on it Learn what the advantages are of grid-tie, stand-alone and battery backup solar PV installations Intended for Journeyman Electricians rather than general interest. Discussion will include aspects involved in the design, sizing, permits & installation of grid-tied solar PV systems

Green Building Technologies Applied Research and Innovation Services

WE’RE ON A MISSION TO: LEAD INDUSTRY IN IMPLEMENTING GREEN-BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDE TRAINING IN GREEN-BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES ENHANCE THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Technology Access Centre Green Building Technology Access Centre HYGROTHERMAL/HOT BOX BUILDING ENVELOPE TEST BAYS SOLAR AQUATICS WATER TREATMENT WORKSTATIONS CONFERENCE ROOM GREEN ROOF COLD CLIMATE MECHANICAL TESTING STRUCTURAL TEST STATIONS NET-ZERO ENERGY NET-ZERO WATER

Technology Access Centre Green Building Technology Access Centre 4,000 SQ-FT RESEARCH LAB 4,000 SQ-FT WORKSHOPS RESEARCH GREEN ROOF AND LIVING WALLS WATER LAB + BIOFILTRATION

Our Research Themes NET-ZERO ENERGY AND ENERGY POSITIVE DESIGN

Our Research Themes BUILDING-INTEGRATED RENEWABLE ENERGY

Our Research Themes ARCHITECTURAL ECOLOGY

Our Research Themes ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING

Our Research Themes MATERIALS AND ADVANCED-COMPONENT ASSEMBLY