Everything is Connected
From Projects to a Community of Ideas Hello everyone, August has been an interesting month. Many of the projects I’ve been working on are beginning to connect in ways I hadn’t necessarily anticipated when they started. Water conservation, air quality, repair, renewable energy, making, education and the circular economy may look like separate subjects. Increasingly,
Sustainable Life Newsletter — August 2026 Read More »
Land Use Bylaws are how development affects infrastructure, why water and environmental conditions matter, and how choices about density, parking and community design shape long-term costs.
Construction cost is only the beginning. See how life-cycle thinking and LEED can help communities make better long-term decisions about public buildings.
The Cheapest Building Isn’t Always the Least Expensive Read More »
Sodium-ion batteries are moving from the laboratory into real-world energy storage. Could they become part of our homes, neighbourhoods and community energy systems?
We’re entering an era of multiple battery chemistries, each suited to different jobs Read More »
Air quality is often treated as something abstract—until wildfire smoke rolls in, unusual odours appear, or questions arise about industrial activity, seasonal conditions, or public health.
Why Air Quality Changes — and Why It Matters Read More »
At the Repair Café, you don’t have to simply hand something over and wait. Watch the repair, lend a hand, ask questions, and learn how things work. If you’d like to try the repair yourself, our volunteers can help guide you.
A recent water main repair prompted an important question: Who is responsible for Diamond Valley’s water system? This article explores the difference between governance and day-to-day operations, helping residents better understand how one of our community’s most important services is managed.
Water Season 2026 Part 6: Who Looks After Diamond Valley’s Water System? Read More »
Over the next few days I’ll be building the next piece of my home rainwater system—not in a laboratory, but in my own backyard.
From Rainwater… to Living Water Read More »