Wilden Living Lab Delivers Surprising Results. – By Anber Rana & Piyaruwan Perera, Ph.D. Students at UBC-Okanagan Windows play an important role in every home. They enhance the aesthetic appearance of the exterior, optimize views, and allow sunlight to naturally brighten the interior. Windows can also be a major source of heat loss inRead more
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Living Lab Awarded with Silver Tommies in 4 Categories We are happy to share some really exciting news with you! On Thursday, December 1st, the Wilden Living Lab and Home of Tomorrow have been awarded with Silver Tommies in four categories, making this project eligible for four Gold Tommies. The categories theRead more
Honeywell and NxGen Control Solutions make professional energy management affordable for every Canadian homeowner Window Sensor Exciting new developments are already being seen from the Wilden Living Lab research project. One of the partners in the pioneering initiative, Honeywell, is using the experience to take their existing systems to the next level. Hot Water SensorRead more
Join the mid-construction tour of the Home of Tomorrow hosted by FortisBC FortisBC is hosting a mid-construction tour of the Wilden Living Lab “Home of Tomorrow” and would like you to join. When: Wednesday, August 17th, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 8:30-9:30 a.m. (limited spots available; includes continental breakfast) Where: 263 Upper Canyon Drive North PleaseRead more
What Makes Glass More Energy Efficient? As one of the leading window and door companies in the Okanagan, PlyGem felt it was imperative to participate in an energy-efficiency project, which would allow them the opportunity to support local industries and trades, while showcasing their products. Ken Grobowsky of PlyGem says, “Windows are typically theRead more
Inside the Living Lab: Quik Therm – a high-performance air barrier for greater energy efficiency Quik Therm is an insulation wall system that is attached to the wooden structure of the home. Thanks to tongue-and-groove connections it can be installed in about half the time than conventional insulation wall systems, saving material and labour cost.Read more
