The new Okanagan College Trades Complex has achieved LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of the CaGBC LEED rating system. This is Okanagan College’s second LEED certified building, following the LEED Platinum certification of it’s Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence in 2015, situated on the Penticton campus. Okanagan College represents 2 out of 14 LEED Platinum post-secondary buildings in the whole of Canada. The renewal… Read more⇒

Ten years ago, I set out on a journey to create an exceptional engineering practice. Our goal - to become the leading deep green firm in the world, focused on leveraging buildings, blocks, communities and nations in the fight against climate change.  Along the way, we've connected with like-minded clients and collaborators to build the foundations of a sustainable future. I’m incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together but acutely aware that… Read more⇒

She joins Integral Group’s Senior Management Team providing leadership in delivering our commitments to people and planet.  We are delighted to announce the appointment of Megan White as Integral Group’s Chief Sustainability Officer. This new role embodies our commitment to growing our business sustainably - protecting our planet and improving the wellbeing of both our staff and the communities we serve. As CSO Megan will… Read more⇒

The Canadian Architect has announced its 51st Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence. Out of the 190 submissions received by Canadian Architect, seven projects received Awards of Excellence, four project received Awards of Merit, two projects received Student Awards of Excellence, and this year's program also included one Photo Award of Excellence. Architectural firms and students responsible for design proposals that reflected elements of innovation, social… Read more⇒

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine is hosting a webcast on lighting systems, controls, and commissioning and how to ensure they meet evolving energy-conservation codes. The covered topics will pertain to ASHRAE Standard 90.1, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and California Title 24. This event is open to electrical engineers, lighting designers, and those with related roles. Integral Group is proud to support Managing Principal, Sara Lappano,… Read more⇒

  Integral Group is proud to have become a member of The Climate Group’s EP100 initiative, committed to making buildings net zero carbon by 2030. EP100 brings together a growing group of energy-smart companies committed to using energy more productively, to lower greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate a clean economy. Alongside Majid Al Futtaim, a pioneer in shopping mall, retail and leisure destinations in the Middle… Read more⇒

Integral Group is proud to support International Women in Engineering Day (IWED) on the June 23, 2018 to raise awareness about the engineering industry in order to attract a more diverse team. Women are an underrepresented minority in engineering, and campaigns supporting the growth of this segment in the industry are helping yield positive results, as a gender balanced workplace has proven benefits. A priority… Read more⇒

Today, World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) moved one step closer to a net zero emissions future, and launched their new Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment as part of the Canada Green Building Council's Building Lasting Change 2018 conference with WorldGBC Congress Canada in Toronto.  The Commitment called on market leaders in this critical sector to join as signatories. Integral Group is one of three founding… Read more⇒

Energy Summit 2018 brings together Canada’s energy efficiency experts to grow momentum for their business. Increasingly energy management is critical component of profitability and a strategy to combat climate change. Participants of this event will take away realistic, turnkey solutions to help your organization thrive in today’s competitive environment. Integral Group is proud to be represented by Vladimir Mikler, Principal - Vancouver, in his session: Next… Read more⇒

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Canadian Green Building Council presents its annual conference and showcase Building Lasting Change 2018. This year's theme, Driving Global Action Toward a Low-Carbon Economy will be examine what is happening in Canada and around the world to meet aggressive international carbon emission targets. Integral Group is proud to be represented by Principals, Ed Garrod and Brenden McEneaney, at this year's conference in… Read more⇒