Partners

bnode

bnode is an innovative Vancouver-based architecture and design studio, founded in New York City by  Innes Yates and Judith Gieseler in 2000. The Vancouver studio was opened in 2006. They design projects of a variety of scales and types, ranging from furniture and residential renovations to houses, commercial and institutional buildings, interiors, landscapes and installations. Their projects emphasize quality and a commitment to spatial, material and technical resolution at the highest standards. Their work has been recognized with awards and honours and exhibited internationally.

Their design process emphasizes both innovation and pragmatism. bnode collaborates with their clients and consultants in a process that identifies design opportunities and optimizes the intelligence of solutions. They recognize that architecture is shaped by its position within complex networks of ecology and culture, and strive to create buildings that benefit the larger natural and social ecologies in which they participate. Their design approach focuses on an architecture that is flexible, sustainable, open, and engaged with the user. Their practice engages collaborative partners in disciplines such as engineering, art, technology and ecology. Their projects integrate the technical expertise of our network of consultants, contractors and fabricators. Their work is idea-driven and leverages creativity, professional expertise and optimism to produce exceptional projects that benefit both their clients and the broader interests of society. Specialties include: Ecological and sustainable design, Building-integrated photovoltaics & energy generation and Interactive systems integration. http://bnode.com/

 

Clear Energy Solutions

As the primary electrical contracting company, we are happy to partner with a reputable and innovative local partner. CES is a sole proprietorship that was founded in 2009 as a registered BC electrical contracting company specializing in installations of renewable energy for residential, commercial and institutional projects. Matthew Hutchings has over ten years experience as a certified electrician in BC. Projects include installations in health care facilities, ecotourism resorts, industrial sites, and high-end residential homes. He has worked extensively with off-grid tie-in systems as well as hazardous locations with explosion-proof equipment. Some of the larger projects he has worked on include the National Research Council, Ballard Power, Powertech, and Day4 Energy. www.clearenergysolutions.ca

Oxley Electrical is an incorporated electrical company founded in 1982 by Dominic Poesiat. He currently works in partnership with Matthew Hutchings on contracted projects with the City of West Vancouver supporting 3 employees. Some of the larger projects the company has worked on include the West Vancouver Fire and Police Departments, City Hall, libraries, Cypress Works Yard Operations Facility and Parks.

SPX

BGI is the official certified SPX Installer for the Greater Vancouver area. As service providers for certified installations of SPX, Voltec, Coulomb and Blink electric vehicle supply equipment products, we have extended warranty options and trained for exceptional customer service. Dependable, professional, responsive; these are the qualities you can come to expect from our installation services. The SPX process provides you with a seamless integrated solution for installation of your EV supply equipment. SPX has established a network of certified contractors with the technical expertise and knowledge to install charge equipment and support plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) customers that want to maximize their home charging experience. http://evse.spx.com

 

Urban Green Energy 

As the official distributor of UGE products in the Greater Vancouver area, BGI is proud to support the latest in renewable energy supported charging equipment. The Sanya Skypump is a happy marriage between the GE WattStation and UGE’s solar-powered Sanya Streetlamp. The slim design can easily fit along roads or in parking lots, making EV charging easy and accessible. Many parking lots are already using solar-powered Sanya Streetlamps, so the Skypump would mesh in perfectly individually for municipalities and within bnode station designs. The Skypump is unique because it allows EV drivers to recharge their cars with green, renewable sources of energy. A UGE-4K wind turbine harnesses wind power, while solar panels on the Skypump’s roof generate electricity from the sun’s rays. The combined energy produced by the wind turbine and solar array is enough to significantly offset the charging station’s electricity use. The GE Wattstation can fully charge an average electric vehicle in only four to eight hours. The Sanya Skypump is an easy solution for electric vehicle charging that provides power, and nighttime illumination using renewable energy sources.      http://www.urbangreenenergy.com