Data Collections, October 23 2008 October 29, 2008

Wood fibre is not just used for building, it can be used for growing plants. Using plants to grow plants. This company specializes in using engineered dry wood fibre for horticulture. http://www.woodfibre.co.uk/
-Marc Tessier

Class Reflections, October 23 2008 October 29, 2008

I unfortunately missed the Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors outing due to me being sick, but i still looked into what they are about. On their website it says that they used wood waste and turned into wood fibre. So I decided to look up wood fibre to see what it was. It is cellulose extracted [...]

Class Reflections for October 23, 2008 October 29, 2008

The visit to Jeld-Wen has highlighted for me a true problem with our various industries in this time where the word ‘green’ has become so much of a buzz word that I think most people lose sight of what it even means.  What does it mean to do good by the environment and future generations?  Is [...]

Class Reflections, October 23 2008 October 27, 2008

I was not able to go to the Jeld Wen Windows and Doors field trip due to me being sick, so I looked at their website to see what they were all about and what I missed. It seems they are a very green, very environmentaly friendly company that goes for results instead of profits. [...]

Class Reflection October 23, 2008 October 27, 2008

The Jeld-Wen presentation was very interesting in terms of their environmental measures,but compared to other window making companies I did not find thier process much different. He was explaining how their warranty is 20 years which is impressive for windows and doors but i found that 20 to 25 year warranty on windows and doors [...]

Data Collection October 23, 2008 October 25, 2008

http://www.jeld-wen.ca/
This is the Jeld-Wen Canada website.  It lists their products and outlines their environmental responsibility.
-Desiree McKay

Class Reflections October 23, 2008 October 25, 2008

Today we went to Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors.  I think that they are a good example of what other companies need to work towards.  More companies should be trying to do green design.  I like that they have another green-esque solution to just using wood for windows and doors.  I think our wood supply is [...]

Data Collections, October 23, 2008 October 25, 2008

http://www.cossins.com/profile.html
Cossins windows is just one of the many Canadian window making companies. I think it is important to buy windows that were made here to support our economy and give Canadians jobs.  Cossins windows has many beautiful designs that come right out of Alberta! They even have a video online of their windows being made.
Chantel [...]

Data Collections October 23, 2008 October 24, 2008

The Jeld Wen website has an architects guide to numerous windows, you have to sign up but it takes only seconds and it’s pretty cool to find out all the facts of different windows.  http://www.jwinspiration.com/en/concours.php
Anna Everett

Class Reflection October 23, 2008 October 24, 2008

Today we went down to Jeld Wen Windows and Doors, where i was surprised to learn that they are very involved in being green. When thinking of being green you never really think about making your windows and doors better for the environment. When you think about windows and doors you are more prone to [...]