By SPF, on April 14th, 2011%
The OPA’s microFIT program and a green roof in Chicago. Credit 1 & 2.
This morning on the show Henry and Robyn talked about their fourth year theses, Robyn having researched possible green roof implementation on Campus, and Henry studying renewable energy awareness and solar panel implementation under the Ontario microFIT program. The Future . . . → Read More: April 14, 2011: Green Roofs & Solar Panels
By SPF, on April 7th, 2011%
What the future Paterson Hall may look like according to the Campus Master plan. Credit.
This morning on the show we heard a two part feature looking at how the campus has evolved over the years, with a focus on sustainable buildings, and by looking at some of the personal experiences within the environment. . . . → Read More: April 7, 2011: The Evolution of Carleton University’s Campus
By SPF, on March 31st, 2011%
This morning on the show, we had two 4th year geography undergrads come in to talk about their thesis research, and we discussed our plans for next year.
Majia McKibbon: Aging Urban Geographies By: Robyn Penney, Regular SPF Contributor Robyn Penney spoke with Maija McKibbon about her 4th year thesis research. Maija focused . . . → Read More: March 31, 2011: 4th Year Undergrad Thesis Talk
By SPF, on March 17th, 2011%
Descalier’s 1550 World Map, detail of Australia. Hear about the map in this week’s Madgical moment. Credit.
This week on the show we heard the other side of the issue from last week’s feature on Israeli Apartheid Week, had a feature from first time SPF contributor Chris Boerger, and our 7th episode of . . . → Read More: March 17, 2011: Israeli Awareness Week
By SPF, on February 17th, 2011%
Oxbow Park, one of the few remaining natural spaces on Carleton’s Campus. Credit.
This morning on the show we heard from Sarah Walker about the Oxbow Park Naturalization Project, and took a trip to the archives to hear about Dana Meise, who is walking across Canada on the Trans-Canada Trail.
Sarah Walker: . . . → Read More: February 17, 2011: Oxbow Park Naturalization
By SPF, on February 10th, 2011%
Located in New Edinburgh, Ottawa – it’s Canada’s first Passive House.
On this week’s show we had a tour of Canada’s first Passive House, designed by Vert Design’s Chris Straka, and located here in Ottawa.
Chris Straka & Ross Elliot: Canada’s First Passive House By: Henry Hawkins & Robyn Penney, Regular SPF Contributors . . . → Read More: February 10, 2011: Canada’s First Passive House
By SPF, on December 16th, 2010%
This morning on the show we heard the first feature from new SPF’er Chris Mineau, about industrial agriculture, and Henry and Robyn talked about their fourth year undergrad geography theses, and their process so far.
Pierre Mineau: Industrial Agriculture By: Chris Mineau, Regular SPF Contributor For her first feature, Chris discusses the . . . → Read More: December 16, 2010: Industrial Agriculture
By SPF, on September 16th, 2010%
The LEED Certification Logo of the Canada Green Building Council, and one of the first Platinum Certified buildings in the US.
Have you ever wondered what it takes for a building to be ‘green’, or what that term means beyond some vague definitions or confusing claims? The LEED Certification is perhaps the most widely . . . → Read More: September 16, 2010: LEED Building Certifications
By SPF, on August 12th, 2010%
Students of Geography 1020 at Carleton University, on the walking tour of the Glebe
Our own John Wall has been teaching a summer course here at Carleton, Geography 1020 People, Places and Environments. Last night, they went on a trip to the Glebe and walked around Lansdowne Park, the Rideau canal, as well as . . . → Read More: August 12, 2010: The Glebe – A Cultural Landscape Tour
By SPF, on May 20th, 2010%
This week on the show we had the second part to our spring biking feature, hearing from Robyn Penney on where to buy, fix, and ride your bike here in Ottawa.
We also heard from Matt Street with an interview with Hugh Campbell at the Brockville Climate Action Group. They talked about what the . . . → Read More: May 20, 2010: Biking In Ottawa, Part 2
|
|
Henry Hawkins: Solar PV Adoption in Ontario Under the microFIT [17:04] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
