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green building technologies

The Government of Alberta is taking a leading role in promoting energy efficiency, resource conservation and environmental measures through the growth of Alberta Green Building Technologies and Products industry. The government’s strategy on Green Building Technologies and Products is being developed with the hope that one day, many of these green technologies and products will be mandatory in the construction of new buildings.

Part of this strategy is driving the industry towards improving productivity and competitiveness using Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. Increasing the awareness and implementation of BIM technology in sustainable building design is a key strategic initiative intended to elevate the global competitiveness of Alberta's building construction industry.



The Green Building Technologies and Products industry in Alberta is ripe for expansion due to rising demands for higher standards in building construction. Initial estimates reveal that:

Alberta’s new home buyers in 2009 spent an average of $6,250 (* per housing unit on green building materials and Green Building Technologies).
The Green Building Technology market in Alberta is valued at an estimated $800 million in 2009.  The industry is anticipated to grow to $4.4 billion by the year 2025; 11% estimated yearly growth.
Green building spending historically has been strongest in non-residential markets (public buildings, office, commercial structures and industrial buildings) versus the residential construction.
The rate of growth in the residential green building will begin to outstrip that of the non-residential sector over the next decade and there will be considerable export demand potential.

The “green” trend driving this market growth is rooted in the following:

High energy prices are driving consumer demand for more energy efficient building products, as building owners look for ways to reduce their energy costs.
Declining resources of fresh water and conventional energy are driving a global demand for building materials to help conserve these valuable resources.
More stringent environmental regulations across governments are creating a greater need for greener building products.
Rising hospitalization rates for chronic breathing problems and cancers are driving demand for safer building products that promote better air quality.
The Green Building Technologies and Products industry is vital growth sector in Alberta, The province is home to a number of green communities and almost 500 LEED® registered projects underway or completed, and its industries are leading the way the production of green building materials that are wood-based and suited for extreme climate conditions.

An Overview of the
Green Building Concept
Over the last three to four decades, in many fields in which human beings are actively
involved in, the concept of ‘Cure’ has begun to be transformed into the concept of ‘Prevention’. In parallel, within the construction industry, the Green Building Concept evolved and
came into existence in its one form or another and it has now been gaining its momentum
rapidly across the world.
What is Green Building Concept?
Green building concept, in broader terms, involves a building, which is designed, built,
operated, maintained or reused with objectives to protect occupant health, improve
employee productivity, use wisely natural resources and reduce the environmental impact.
In other words the green building process incorporates environmental considerations into
every stage of the building construction. This process focuses on the design, construction,
operation and maintenance phases and takes into account the lot design and development efficiency, energy and water efficiency, resource efficiency, indoor environmental
quality, building-owner maintenance and the building’s overall impact on the environment.
A few aspects of green building concept are outlined below.

today’s world of climate change and high energy prices, it is critical that buildings use as few fossil fuels (including coal generated electricity) as possible to “futureproof” the home against unpredictable and rapidly rising prices.

Energy Uncertainty

Our energy future is uncertain, and the public is overwhelmed with mixed messages about our oil and gas reserves: Are we headed for another oil crunch? How much are oil and natural gas prices expected to rise? Experts predict that world oil production will peak in 2020 at the Energy is the foundation for green building. Energy codes define the minimum acceptable standards for a climate zone. In latest, but the peak could occur as early as the year 2010.

After the peak, the amount of retrievable oil will be in decline, causing prices to rise. Fossil fuels currently provide 95 percent of the world's commercial energy supply, whereas renewable energy sources supply less than three percent. If we are going to approach our future with foresight, it would be wise to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy at home as soon as possible.

Amory Lovins, an international expert in energy efficiency, suggests, “Oil scarcity may be the weakest reason for making the transition away from oil. Profit, climate protection, security, and quality of life are all more relevant and defensible.” If we continue on our present course, the United States' dependence upon other countries for oil could greatly increase. Yet, an alternate future where the U.S. decreases its oil consumption and increases its investment in renewable energy resources is not only desirable, but possible. Such an investment would free our nation from reliance upon other countries and would also boost the economy through innovative technology and employment. In fact it may be the best way out of our economic conundrum.