Overview

The Ottawa Region Chapter (ORC) is a non-profit corporation that fosters the development of green buildings and the green building community in Ottawa, Gatineau, Eastern Ontario, and Western Quebec.

Mission
To foster sustainable design, construction and management of buildings in the National Capital Region of Canada.

Objectives
The ORC will foster expertise in the field of Sustainable Buildings.

  • The ORC will provide education in the area of sustainable buildings to members and others in the building community.
  • The ORC will facilitate networking between member organizations and with other sustainability organizations, government agencies and NGOs.
  • The ORC will develop education programs that will strive to demystify “green” or “sustainable” buildings including common tools and metrics, case studies and other relevant information and sources.
  • The ORC will support members, appreciate our volunteers and use resources effectively.
  • The ORC will be an advocate for sustainable buildings.
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