GREEN COMMUNITY HUB
- Sustainability and Learning -
A new type of network has formed to accelerate the growth of sustainable communities
In Ontario, transportation, then industry, and finally buildings cause the greatest greenhouse gas emissions.
There are many solutions with today’s green building technologies, but which are most suitable depends on the circumstance.
The Green Community Hub intends to provide unbiased information
that will allow you to choose the most suitable options within your budget.
We will have informal gatherings between experts and the community
to build realistic paths to saving energy & money.
We intend to help create a roadmap for members to find
the most appropriate choices for their situation.
You are invited to be part of the community,
a green hub to seek knowledge,
where we all speak the same language.
The founders
Everybody is welcome.
We are inviting everyone from the neighbourhood interested in the benefits and opportunities of living a more sustainable life.
We are specifically inviting subject matter experts, professionals, suppliers & designers, as well as business & social entrepreneurs.
Anybody with a focus on sustainability & an interest
in a collaborative approach.
Be a part of a hub that offers information on products and services where you can comfortably seek answers to your questions.
All of us, in one hub, speaking the same language.
Meetings will be organized at different levels.
Weekly,
we offer scheduled free gatherings for general information, then, regularly
we’ll be offering workshops for a small fee on specific topics.
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COMFORT
The factors in a building that affect your comfort and productivity
PASSIVE HOUSE
The rigorous standard that achieves buildings with the lowest energy requirements to perform well
GREEN AND COOL ROOFS
A longterm benefit the benefits to building owners & the community
DAYLIGHTING
Natural lighting systems and integrating the most appropriate building lighting systems
HEATING SYSTEM
The process by which energy is converted into comfortable ambient temperature within a building.
LED LIGHTING SYSTEM
A light-emitting diode: when compared to incandescent and fluorescent systems, it is the most energy efficient lighting system currently on the market.
INSULATION
The separation between the harsh Canadian climate and your living and working comfort
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
A method of converting solar energy into direct current electricity.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A vehicle that uses electric motors to drive the wheels, and is most commonly provided that electricity by a battery system.
Venue
The Riverdale Hub is located in an historic building that has been revitalized to fit the needs of cultural workers, entrepreneurs, and community groups. The Hub offers the opportunity to speak and learn about energy efficiency in a beautiful example of applied technologies; a living example
The Riverdale Hub is the greenest building in East Toronto:
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Geo Thermal heat storage
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Eco Roof (Green roof) and Rainwater Garden
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Solar Panel micro-fit on rooftop
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Solar Panel entrance canopies
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Hot water Solar
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Innovative Daylighting technologies
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Greenhouse on rooftop
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Community Garden
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Water Restoration
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Community Education
It is the perfect location to hosting Green Community Hub!
Topics we talk about
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Preston Walberg
Laura Pellegatta
President of RainOrShine.ca, Laura brings many years experience integrating advanced building technologies into projects to reduce customer’s consumption of energy while providing a more comfortable indoor environment. Laura’s vision of a collaborative network to help her community through her expertise is the cornerstone of The Green Community Hub.
LEED Green Associate & member of the Canada Green Building Council, Preston Walberg has 15 years experience in the Ontario construction industry. He brings project management experience within the building envelope sector, with a focus on roof and wall systems. Preston has recently focused on broader business sustainability strategies & incorporating best practices and innovative solutions. Now exploring Cradle-to-Cradle innovation and circular economy concepts.