Colin Chan 
Nestled along the south arm of the Fraser River on the Annacis Island campus, BCIT’s Emission Reduction and Research Test Hub (ERRTH) is making waves around North America. As an applied research facility, and one of only a few of its kind, ERRTH provides critical data needed to develop new technologies that reduce engine emissions … Read more
The field of engineering is full of complicated and complex problems. But BCIT’s Dr. Zahra Tooyserkani takes her students through one problem-solving process like no other. Her environmental engineering course, “EENG 8293: Climate, Energy and Carbon Management” (part of the BCIT Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering, and originally designed by Program Head Dr. Olga Petrov) takes … Read more
When we turn on the hot water, or walk into a warm building on a cold day, most of us don’t think of energy infrastructure thousands miles away. But in fall 2018, when a gas pipeline ruptured near Prince George, communities from the north all the way to Washington State learned just how important those … Read more
On display in the corner of the BCIT Library is a special collection of information: drawers filled with dozens of varieties of seeds. And it’s one of the library’s particularly popular resources, offering seeds for flowers, herbs, vegetables, and a number of books to help with every aspect of growing a garden. Since it opened … Read more
From the pub to the print room, BCIT’s Student Association is looking at all their options to reduce waste on campus. Last year, they overhauled their napkins, cutlery, cups and straws, sourcing eco-friendly and compostable options whenever possible. The need and the urgency is clear, explains Student Association Communications and Marketing Director, James Foran. “We’ve … Read more
Many will remember the day-to-day effects of the snow and ice that blanketed Lower Mainland streets in 2016 and 2017 . However, icy roads and sidewalks don’t just impact pedestrians and drivers; increased amounts of road salt resulting from extreme winter events also have downstream effects on the health of local ecosystems. Increased salt concentration … Read more
Update, March 19, 2019: Our sincere congratulations go out to Selkirk College in Castlegar, named BC’s Coolest Campus! Congratulations to the Selkirk community for a super effort. We have sent them a BCIT hoodie to donate to a charity of their choice! Did you know? At BCIT, natural gas use is responsible for 90% of our greenhouse gas … Read more
With the Province’s recent announcement that all vehicles sold in BC will be zero-emission by 2040, research into electric vehicle charging by BCIT’s Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART) is more vital than ever. Led by Dr. Hassan Farhangi, the SMART team has spent close to a decade investigating and piloting projects to create charging infrastructure … Read more
Members of the public and the BCIT community will get a rare peek at the future of green buildings when the BCIT High Performance Building Lab opens its doors on November 9, 2018 as part of International Passive House Open House Days. BCIT High Performance Building Lab The Lab – one of only three facilities … Read more