Omicron - Total Building Solutions

	Kevin Hanvey, MAIBC, LEED®AP Principal Kevin takes his passion for sustainability seriously. He’s an enthusiastic organic gardener, an avid recycler and enjoys hanging laundry on his outdoor clothesline.

	Tim Loo, P.Eng., LEED®AP Principal To make our future a bit brighter, Tim uses compact fluorescent bulbs in all areas of his home.

	Doug Vincent, P.Eng., LEED®AP Principal Doug is committed to being green. He visits his compost nearly every day and has minimized his family's garbage use to one small bag per week.

	Eric Norman, MAIBC, LEED®AP Principal No matter where Eric lives in the world, he is sure to grow his own tomatoes. And his love for green tea is symbolic of his green tendencies.

	Alex Riftin, P.Eng., LEED®AP Principal Alex is green and keen. He always makes his own lunches to avoid the use of takeout containers and avidly promotes recycling in his condominium complex.

	Rod Yeoh, P.Eng., LEED®AP Principal Rod is a green machine. He is aiming to convert his fellow strata council members to go green by replacing all lighting in common areas to energy efficient fixtures.

	Cameron Kemp, M.Eng., P.Eng. LEED®AP Principal Cam loves to talk the green talk. Most days, he can be found around the office encouraging projects to go green.

	Andy Kohler, D.M.M., LEED®AP Principal Using CFL's, programmable thermostats, natural ventilation, energy star appliances and shutting off lights when not in use—help Andy keep his home in tip-top green form.

	Greg Richardson, B.A., B.Arch., MAIBC, AAA, SAA, MAA, LEED®AP Principal When Greg is not being chased by the light-switch police he uses efficient radiant heat and comfy sweaters to stay warm and conserve energy at home.

	Sue-Anne Wearmouth, IDA, IDC, NCIDQ, LEED®AP Director of Interior Design A long family history of environmental responsibility and a deep connection to the land makes a green way of life an easy choice for Sue-Anne.

	Bassem Tawfik, MAIBC, LEED®AP Associate Bassem sees a greener future for this lovely planet. Obsessed with green building technologies, Bassem is a low-flow, energy-efficient, radiant heating kind of guy.

	Jordan Levine, B.Arch., MAIBC, AAA, SAA, LEED®AP , Associate Jordan’s newest family member is already on the green-track, cloth diapers ensure that he won't be leaving a legacy of disposable diapers in the landfill. That's a tiny carbon footprint!

	Natasha Jalbert, B.I.D., IDA, NCIDQ, LEED® AP, Associate Natasha’s travels encouraged her to embrace a small footprint. Selecting green cleaning products, recycling, and tending a vegetable garden are just a few steps on her journey to a sanctuary of small.

	Jim Spiers, M.Sc., M.P.M.I, LEED®AP, Associate Jim takes his green footprint in stride; living and working downtown, naturally he uses public transportation. He extends his green-love further by using his own bags on his trips to purchase organic groceries, and recycling.

	Carla Smith, MAIBC, LEED®AP Architect Carla "walks" the green talk. She makes sure to walk or bus to work. However, when running an errand, Carla zooms around in an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle that gets 35 mpg.

	Erin Hafichuk, B.Sc. (Arch), M.Arch., OAQ, MRAIC, LEED®AP Erin is offsetting her carbon emissions by retrofitting her home, carpooling to work, and attempting to follow a 100-mile diet in fruit-starved Alberta.

	Ben Weinstein, M.Arch., LEED®AP Design Manager Ben is Omicron's sustainable superhero. Benevolently green, Ben is the vigilant "Green Arrow" who strikes when someone needs a good green talking to.

	Pablo Yuste, M.Arch., IA·AIBC, LEED®AP Design Manager To limit frivolous consumption, Pablo teaches his children that happiness comes from the stuff you cannot buy - like sunshine, puddles, playing etc.

	Peter Joyce, B.E.S., A.T., LEED®AP Design Project Director Peter's family is dedicated to making a difference. They pull together to select locally grown food, compost regularly and recycle in more ways than Baskin Robbins has flavours.

	Andrew Jung, P.E., PMP, LEED®AP Andrew’s steps toward sustainability include using energy-efficient fixtures and water-efficient appliances. Further steps to reduce his carbon footprint include using public transportation and carpooling.

	Alex Morrison, P.Eng., MBA, LEED®AP Project Director Alex wants to restore our beautiful planet. From commuting to work on skytrain, to restoring his character home, Alex is keen on being green.

	Regan Moffatt, P.Eng, LEED®AP Regan supports a sustainable tomorrow by biking to work in the rain or snow. Regan further spins his green wheels by aligning with a local non-profit organization committed to building cycling trails and corridors.

	Joseph Bros, B.Sc., MBA, LEED®AP Project Director Joseph is a lover of all things green. With a strong commitment to growing his own greens, he enjoys living and eating locally.

	Jeff Walker, Dip. Tech. (Honours), AT·AIBC, LEED®AP Design Team Leader Jeff renovated his 1911 character home to consume fewer public utilities, reuse salvaged materials and incorporate durable assemblies.

	Michelle Lee, IA·AIBC, LEED®AP Intern Architect/LEED Manager Michelle wants her world to flourish. Living in the downtown core, Michelle emits no carbon monoxide by walking to work everyday.

	Elena Vakhrameeva, IA·AIBC, LEED®AP Intern Architect Elena is ever vigilant of her consumption. She continually asks herself "how can I reduce my daily footprint" and limits frivolous waste.

	Robin Bailey, B.I.D., R.I.D, LEED®AP Interior Designer Robin is little buddies with planet earth. On most days, she can be found courting the trolley bus system and scoping out earth-friendly materials for her interiors projects.

	Tiina Vahtola, LEED®AP Interior Designer Tiina is hipster green. She limits rampant consumerism by buying second hand vintage and gives mother earth a big, warm hug by buying local, organic produce.

	Alan Hancock, B.A., M.A, LEED®AP Interior Designer/Design Manager Alan is a master of "zero emissions" living. He uses a rechargeable lawn mower and recently lived on an island where part of his daily routine included rowing a boat home.

	Megan Gebhardt, B.I.D., LEED®AP Interior Designer Megan reduces waste at home by being an avid user of Calgary's big blue recycling bins. She reaches out to hug a tree by opting to print double sided and using cloth grocery bags.

	Mike Reimer, B.Eng., LEED®AP Mechanical EIT Mike is an amiable sustainable guy. He recycles with a smile, enjoys riding the bus to and from work and puts on a cozy sweater at home instead of cranking up the heat.

	Mike Sweet, P.Eng., LEED®AP Mechanical Engineer Mike is Mr. Green on the earthly scene. He commutes to work via bicycle or skytrain, keeps his family's garbage disposal to a bare minimum and always keeps his furnace set low.

	Patrick Sum, P.Eng., LEED®AP Electrical Engineer Patrick sees the light when it comes to being green. As an Electrical Engineer, he is a "conduit" for energy-efficiency and is fully "charged" with sustainable drive.

	Kit Mun Chan, B.A.Sc., LEED®AP Electrical EIT Kit Mun loves her planet. Not only does she use cloth grocery bags when she shops, she also has a small Peace Lily plant on her desk to help clean the indoor air.

	Bryan Uemoto, Dip.Tech., LEED®AP Electrical Technologist Bryan believes in "tiny footprint" living. Having lived in a 300 sq.ft. home in Japan, he knows how to maximize living in a small space. He's also a fervent recycler and transit rider.

	Lance Peters, Dip.Tech.,LEED®AP Architectural Technologist Keen and green, Lance is committed to sustainable building projects. He is also a firm supporter of alternative transportation to keep his personal carbon footprint pint-sized.

	Marcella McKillop, A.T., LEED® AP Marcella keeps it green at home with planet friendly cleaning products, biodegradable plastic bags, and avid recycling. Materials from her home reno-project have received a second life as donations to habitat for humanity.

	Korey Roberts, B.Tech., LEED®AP Construction Manager Korey keeps his gardens its “greenest” by using a reel lawn mower, utilizing organic materials for compost and harvesting rainwater for irrigation.

	Denise Tade, LEED®AP Graphic Designer Denise is nuts about sustainability. Not only does she conserve electricity whenever possible, she also makes environmental choices for print jobs that go beyond recycled paper.