B.C. Wood Celebrated in Green Building Awards


July 22, 2009

News Release

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Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell speaks at an awards ceremony recognizing Olympic venue architects for their use of wood and green building practices.

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"During the Olympics, people from around the world are going to see first-hand that B.C. is a global leader in wood product innovation and design," said Bell. "These facilities showcase our wood products and will inspire architects and developers in B.C. and abroad to create stylish, functional buildings with carbon-storing and sustainably harvested B.C. wood.”

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Minister Bell with award winning architects and presenters at Vancouver’s Trout Lake Ice Rink. The venues and architects are listed in the news release.