How-to videos on using the IBAMA framework
A four-part video series on how to implement the Integrated Building Adaptation and Mitigation Assessment framework.
Climate Solutions to Meet the Suburban Surge
Suburbs need to play a central role in post-pandemic climate action planning.
Making Embodied Carbon Mainstream
A guide to using existing policy foundations as a gateway to reducing embodied carbon in the built environment.
Fuel-switching and building retrofits are potent tools for reducing GHGs in temperate climate cities.
City of Victoria case study showing the most impactful actions for decarbonizing the built environment, potentially applicable for other Canadian cities.
Green Communities: Decarbonizing the Built Environment
A new Prince George-based study released by the PICS Built Environment project may contribute to plans by that city and other similar communities to meet their GHG reduction targets.
Energy Insights, for Everyone
A new tool could open up the power of deep energy and emissions data to a range of British Columbia communities.
Renewables Require Real Estate
PICS researcher Kevin Palmer-Wilson factored social acceptance into renewable energy forecasting models—and uncovered a daunting engagement challenge.
The Bike Lane Marks the Beginning
To meet ambitious climate targets, cities will need to see the big picture on energy, emissions and behaviour.
Infographic: Making Buildings Resilient to Climate Change
Graphics based on research by a PICS intern at the BC Government Climate Action Secretariat.