Township of Langley: Green Buildings On-Demand

Our UBC Sustainability Scholars are researching and writing reports to help inform the Township’s adoption of the BC Energy Step Code and better understand how builders are adapting to create green buildings in our community. See details of the research findings in these reports.

Research to understand gaps in the BC Building Code as applied to high performance building design and construction

This research aims to identify possible gaps and actively enhance the knowledge of the Alternative Solutions Pathway within the BC Building Code. (2023)

High Performance Buildings Database

View photos and see how high performance buildings are taking shape in our communities. (2022)

Making buildings greener

Identifying building trades that need support to successfully implement airtight residential building envelopes. (2021)

Implementing the BC Energy Step Code for Part 3 (Non-Residential) buildings in Township of Langley

This project aims to provide a pathway for implementation of the Step Code for Part 3 (Non-Residential) Buildings in the Township of Langley. (2020)