Lighting the way to better energy management
Making the right choices in lighting design, equipment and maintenance will save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Continue reading Lighting the way to better energy management
Recognizing a window of opportunity
Ryerson University architectural students show it’s possible Continue reading Recognizing a window of opportunity
Proof that there’s always room for improvement
Three University of Waterloo engineering students come up with an easy-to-use system to control where you want the heat to … Continue reading Proof that there’s always room for improvement
An idea is born in the darkness
Inspired by Ontario’s massive blackout of 2003, a University of Waterloo student has generated a study that promotes the advantages … Continue reading An idea is born in the darkness
Improving the effectiveness of a pilot plant
Students put their skills to work to help engineers retrieve vital data from a catalytic distillation column pilot plant at … Continue reading Improving the effectiveness of a pilot plant
Changing behaviour to reduce energy use
By studying the behaviour of students at University of Toronto’s Trinity College, two students hope to bring about sustained reductions … Continue reading Changing behaviour to reduce energy use
A world of concrete, a world of problems
Recognizing that the demand for concrete in today’s expanding world will continue to rise, two University of Toronto students study … Continue reading A world of concrete, a world of problems
Providing a clear view of energy efficiency
Students carry out audit of windows at the University of Toronto’s Innis College building; suggest how energy efficiency of building’s … Continue reading Providing a clear view of energy efficiency
Sharing knowledge, showing leadership at U of T
Newly formed Sustainability Office has become a driving force for sustainability and environmental protection at the University of Toronto. Continue reading Sharing knowledge, showing leadership at U of T
Biocomposites
A University of Toronto student suggests the use of natural fibres can make plastic more environmentally friendly without sacrificing strength … Continue reading Biocomposites
Helping communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Katherine Sparkes graduated with her Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environment and Resource Studies in June 2004 and is now … Continue reading Helping communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Teaching… outside the classroom
Teaching is a popular career option for graduates of the Faculty of Environmental Studies. Craig Marlatt graduated with his degree … Continue reading Teaching… outside the classroom