Green Canada, encourages, through the program check- list, the use of local products—to fully engage builders in their local economy, while also reducing emissions re- quired to transport materials from any distance. Landmark takes its sustainability stewardship a step further to embrace the final pillar: culture. Landmark has taken an active role in supporting organizations such as the Citadel Theatre and Victoria School Foundation—a group focused on supporting Victoria School, an arts- centric educational institute. On the former, Landmark has sponsored the Citadel Theatre since 2006 and is cur- rently supporting its work in audience development to address the needs of existing and potential audiences. Additionally, Landmark sponsors Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and supports the Edmonton Opera and the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton. As the world’s population spikes at an exponential rate, and the repercussions of our collective environmen- tal footprint continually becomes more obvious and threatening, we can choose to support those companies pushing for a societal change towards the sustainable. Consumers can choose environmental stewardship when buying their home—and that’s the only way we’ll see significant change: if consumers levy industry through market demand. The spectrum of sustainability Landmark has commit- ted to is commendable. They’ve taken their responsibility to sustainable living further than you’re likely to see with many of their peers. Why? Because as Reza puts it, “If we leave our children a world which cannot sustain itself, then we are not only depriving them of what has been, but also what could have been.” Bits and pieces of green Since becoming a Built Green member in 2007, Land- mark Group of Builders has built more than 2,650 homes—all to a Built Green gold standard. Landmark Group of Builders have supported more than 30 non-profit organizations providing support to sectors including arts and culture, sports, healthcare and education. Staff at Landmark all receive an hour-long sustainabil- ity training session as part of their first day orientation, must complete an online sustainability course, as well as come out for the company’s annual tree planting day. In the last few years, Landmark has shut down its oper- ations and held a full two-day sustainability workshop for all staff. On the lighter side, staff fully embrace Land- mark’s commitment to sustainability as evidenced with organized activities including Climate Jeopardy and bak- ing chocolate chip cookies in solar ovens. For more information about Built Green Canada, see www.builtgreencanada.ca. HOTEL DIRECTORY Reach key decision makers in the CDCR Hotel Directory to attract construction crews, executives and extended stay guests with your hotel listing! Basic listings start at $195 and comprehensive listings are $495 which gives you at least 6 issues a year. Register your properties by January 31st and get a bonus online banner ad for one month! For more de- tails on directory listings or general advertising con- tact Chase 905-228-1151 or email chase@cnrgp.com Super 8 Winnipeg 1485 Niakwa Road East Winnipeg, MB R2J 3T3 Phone: 204-253-1935 Fax: 204-254-7019 Quality Inn Winkler 851 Main Street Winkler, MB R6W 4A4 Phone: 204-325-4381 Fax: 204-325-9656 18 – Summer 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Motel 6 Headingley 4400 Portage Avenue Headingley, MB R4H 1C6 Phone: 204-896-9000 Fax: 204-896-9200 Days Inn Steinbach 75 PTH 12 North Steinbach, MB R5G 1T3 Phone: 204-320-9200 Fax: 204-320-9222