Speaker: Greg Allen
Topic: The Big Picture
When: August 15, 2010
Event: Climate Change Conference 2010
Upon completion of his degree in engineering and studies in architecture, Greg Allen began his career in renewable energies industry, designing and building low energy solar houses. Greg set up Canada’s first solar collector manufacturing operation. Subsequently he was president of Allen-Drerup-White Ltd., a highly respected low-energy building design and construction firm. He was also co-developer of the first Heat Recovery Ventilator, which resulted in the Air Changer Corporation.
Greg has worked on advancing sustainability for 30 years as a designer, builder, community planner, inventor, researcher, manufacturer, policy advisor, community activist and environmental consultant. As Senior Associate of Sustainable EDGE Ltd., his activities include advanced building systems, renewable energy applications, ecologically engineered treatment facilities, and sustainable community planning. Greg is a LEED Accredited Professional.