Department of Sustainable Building Technology

Students learn with hands-on lessons with sustainable materials

Learn from faculty of experts in building science, technology, systems thinking and project management, who have helped create healthy, cost-effective, high-performance buildings across the world.

Our programs and courses

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Programs
Sustainable Construction Management Certificate
  • Penticton, Online
  • Certificate
  • International students
Sustainable Design & Construction Management Technology Diploma
  • Penticton, Online
  • Diploma
  • International students

Courses

Courses in the Sustainable Construction Management Certificate and Sustainable Design & Construction Management Technology Diploma programs cover modern construction methods and the changes needed to meet rising standards in Canada and beyond. Students get hands-on experience with sustainable materials and learn about renewable energy, regenerative design, lean construction and green retrofits.

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Explore our students' stories, insights, and experiences as they share what it’s like to be part of a program shaping the future of sustainable construction.

Faculty

Ashley Lubyk

Chair - Sustainable Building Technology
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 3210
SCMT Professor Ashley Lubyk in the virtual classroom space set up on campus.

Credentials:
Certified Passive House Consultant (PHIUS)
MBSc, Building Science, Ryerson University
BSc, Environmental Science, University of Calgary

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Martin Paradine

Sustainable Building Technology
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 3204
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I worked in the mining, oil and gas industries as an engineer and operations manager, before moving into my area of passion - sustainability and the built environment. I then acted as an energy consultant and worked for the past ten years in municipal government: Fort St. John, BC as a Sustainability Manager and Valleyview, Alberta as a Chief Administrative Officer. My interest in this area stemmed from living on a farm and experiencing the value of closed-loop agriculture systems, our role as good stewards of the natural environment, and how important these systems are to human and animal health. For more background on me: https://www.facebook.com/notes/okanagan-college-penticton-campus/meet-the-faculty-marty-paradine/2190425844333366/

Credentials:
MSci, Renewable Energy, UO (Germany)
MSci, Business and Administration, BTH (Sweden)
BSc, Mechanical Engineering, UM
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Certified RETScreen Expert (CRE)
Professional Engineer (APEGBC)

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Brian Rippy

Sustainable Building Technology
Campus: Penticton
Phone: 250-762-5445 ext. 6355
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I have over 15 years of experience in sustainable design and construction management and worked as a consultant assisting local governments, NGOs, and international development agencies with sustainable building, renewable energy, energy conservation and water resource management initiatives. I have a Master's in Sustainable Design from Boston Architectural College and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. I have also obtained Renewable Energy Professional and LEED Accredited Professional certifications. I worked with the US-Green Building Council Rating System on LEED certified building projects as well as the Living Future Institute on Net Zero Energy Building certifications.

Credentials:
MSDS, Boston Architectural College
BSc, Civil Engineering
LEED AP
REP

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