Visit Canada's first Model Showcase of Sustainability
A showcase and demonstration in a very special partnership - custom built and designed for Ecofest Barrie!
Container Donated by: Secure Store
- Solar Demonstrations
- Geothermal
- Windows
- Green Design and Decor
- Living Wall
- Grey Water Retrieval
- Rain Barrel Installation
- Perma Garden Demonstrations
- Conservation Demonstrations
Eco Green Build Partners Colaborative
The Eco Green Build project is a cooperative effort being led by Ecofest Barrie producer Doug Pettigrew and Back2Basics, Andrew Miller. This model of sustainability showcase pavilion will be the first of its kind and will feature a collaborative effort showcasing new technologies relating to sustainable and healthy living.
Doug Pettigrew, the producer of Ecofest Barrie originally formed a partnership with the City of Barrie to present Ecofest Barrie at Heritage Park as a model that he has worked on for several years. Pettigrew brought the notion of Ecofest Barrie to City officials in 2009 with visions of creating a "go to" opportunity for Barrie and area to learn about innovative ways towards healthier and more sustainable futures. 2010 saw the anural event draw thousands of passionate green thinkers to a presentation that featured hundreds of displays, events and ideas for protecting and celebrating the beauty of our area. 2011 will be even better and will feature Pettigrew's design and collaborative project of the Eco Green Build project. Joining forces with Andrew Miller of Back2Basics will give new meaning and even further outcome beyond the weekend event.
The Eco Green Build project is a cooperative effort introduced by Ecofest Barrie and Back2Basics lead Andrew Miller. This model of sustainability showcase pavilion will be the first of its kind in Canada, and will feature presentations and operating models from some of Barrie and Area's leading organizations.
Remodeling a discarded shipping container profile is creating the mobile, operating pavilion. The container home model is selected to best showcase the notion of re-using and re-purposing. Secure Store of Innisfil who is excited to showcase this as a first for Barrie and area offers the model. Secure Store is a Canadian company that specializes in new and used steel shipping containers used for a wide variety of applications including storage and moving. Secure Store has customization facilities located in Barrie, Ontario, and can create site offices, restroom facilities, living quarters, portable businesses and unique container applications which our clients bring to them Founded in 1986, Secure Store has quickly become a leader in the modification of steel shipping containers for practical uses.
The project is also being supported by Habitat for Humanity who will provide leadership and project consultation as well as their Re-store product offerings. Habitat will also be leading in areas of re-purposing household items and will have a special guest presentation from National Restore Services Canada – Rob Voisin
Features of the Eco Green Build will both showcase and demonstrate methods and technologies by the following organizations that are working collaboratively on this important build.
Enviro Paving
Kathy
www.enviropaving.com
Rubber Paving is comprised of recycled tire crumb that is specially formulated on our proprietary recycling lines, and combined with several additional elements to create strength, weather resistance and beauty for your home.
Reliance Yanch Geothermal
Adam Smith
www.yanch.com
Every day we see geothermal technology making a difference in the lives of someone's family, so we know our vision of a "greener" Ontario is attainable. Installing GeoExchange technology has the same environmental impact as taking 2-3 vehicles off the road forever, or planting 1 acre of trees.
We're doing our part to make that vision a reality by helping one home at a time rid themselves of wasteful and inefficient heating and cooling systems. We take that responsibility seriously. Part of that responsibility is educating people on how our systems work, why they make sense, and what they can do for you.
Simcoe Solar
George Hughes
www.simcoesolar.ca
Simcoe Solar is a community driven, solar sales, design and installation firm with over 10 years of experience...in short we know our stuff.
Simcoe Solar Solutions staff are experienced in all areas of solar arrays including; direct grid tie (MicroFIT & FIT), off grid and pool/water heating systems. We will go above and beyond to deliver the best system to meet your energy objectives. From feasibility analysis and design to project management and commissioning, we will ensure that your system provides maximum power while meeting or exceeding all municipal, electrical, and plumbing code requirements.
Areas of expertise; Solar array system design, solar 'specific' electrical, commercial and residential solar systems, commercial and residential OFF-GRID LIVING for homes and cottages. Complete solar product sales and solar consulting for the Do-It Yourselfer!
Eco Inhabit
Jen or Tim
www.ecoinhabit.com
We are committed to exploration and innovation, searching out healthy and environmentally responsible materials and progressive building practices.
We are motivated by our desire to rejuvenate our built environments so they are truly restorative, purposeful and aesthetically dynamic.
And we are delighted to provide new dwelling places, which embrace our clients, giving them the opportunity, quite simply, to exhale.
Through the products and information we offer in our store and on-line, through our installations, renovations and whole home construction, it is our hope that we can help you ultimately achieve, step by step, room by room, homes that are chemical free, toxin free, do not off gas, are kid safe and energy efficient.
All without sacrificing beauty, quality or durability.
Secure Store
www.securestore.ca
Shipping containers used for a wide variety of applications including storage and moving. We have full customization facilities in our Barrie, Ontario, Canada location and can create site offices, restroom facilites, living quarters, portable businesses and unique container applications which our clients bring to us.
We pride ourselves in the fast delivery of our products and can ship our finished products anywhere in North America. We do this so that we can become "Your Container Provider".
Project Innovations
Chris Thompson
www.theinstallteam.com
The Install TEAM is a Specialist Wholesale Distributor of Power and Water Systems including Brac Greywater Recycling Systems (Residential and Commercial) and Generac Automatic Standby Generators.
We are also a supplier of Aquacore Ultra Filtration water filters.
Habitat Huronia - Restore
www.habitathuronia.com
The ReStore is a retail outlet that sells recycled and new building materials, hardware, and appliances to the public at bargain prices.
Everything is donated and the profits go toward Habitat for Humanity's homebuilding program restoring hope for low-income families.
ReStores also help reduce our environmental footprint by providing an opportunity to reuse materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill.
Enertest Corporation
Wayne Wayne Rowbotham
www.entertest.ca
EnerTest is Licensed by Natural Resources Canada to evaluate existing, new homes and apartment buildings for energy efficiency.
Certified Energy Advisors specializing in home energy evaluations and computer software energy calculations help you make the right decisions before you start your upgrades and renovations.
EnerTest is approved by Natural Resources Canada to train and certify energy advisors for homes and multi unit residential buildings.
Genetron Systems
Wolfgang Amelung
www.breathingwall.com
Our premise is "to create indoors what nature does best outdoors purifying and regenerating our living environment".
Our work is based on "a high order, highly diversified ecosystem" which by definition is not reducible to its parts in any way, shape or form.
Back to Basics - Gardening and Water Values
Andrew Miller
www.backtobasics.com
Low income housing development. Social gardening project.
Eco House Green Build
Home owners looking for options for greening their homes can now visit a live Green Home Pavillion to learn from the experts. This model of green excellence will feature:
- Solar Installation & Cost Analysis
- Geothermal Workshops
- Solar Installation & Cost Analysis
- Wind Power for the Home and Business
- Green Roof/Green Wall Demonstrations
- Organic & Water Gardening Demonstrations by Back To Basics
- Grey Water Retrieval and Water Collection Options
- Building Materials and Options
- Insulating Options
- Greening Your Home Demonstrations
- Strawbale Building Options
- Greener Designs
All materials to be shown at the festival must pass our GREEN INSPECTION and will
be subject to removal without prejudice or harm intended. We are a Green Festival and
we ask that you respect the following:
The following items will not be allowed: Styrofoam, Plastic Water Bottles, Hand distributed flyers (other than those previously approved), plastic bags, plastic utensils. Please do not post any bills or signs outside of your own presentation area.
Smoking is not permitted on the Festival Grounds and there is to be no Idling on Festival property.
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