Partnerships
Our Partners in Innovation
SAIT’s Green Building Technology Team
CottageClub has been committed to providing sustainable building options since our community was founded, and we’re doing it again by partnering with SAIT’s Green Building Technology Team.
CottageClub and SAIT Green Building Technology have teamed up to improve the energy efficiency of new and existing cottages at CottageClub Ghost Lake. With every lot purchased from the developer, CottageClub will pay up to 10 hours of planning time with SAIT’s Green Building Technology Team.
SAIT is Providing CottageClub Owners with:
Affordable ways to achieve net zero energy construction and reduce utility bills
Innovative options for high performance building envelopes, mechanical systems, advanced energy monitoring and renewable energy.
SAIT’s Services Include:
- Analyzing your cottage energy requirements (based on your proposed cottage design)
- Planning your cottage orientation to maximize solar options
- Analyzing your building envelope design to lower energy requirements
- Identifying requirements needed for Alberta-Made Geothermal Heating/Cooling Systems
- Providing information about Passive Solar Windows, Thermal Solar requirements, PV Solar requirements (so you can take advantage of free energy)
- Providing information about eco-friendly material selections and operating options (so you can lower your carbon footprint).
Greywater Biofilter Initiative
Zero Carbon Cottage
Solar, Geothermal & Other Innovative Options
CottageClub has been committed to providing sustainable building options since our community was founded, and we’re doing it again by partnering with SAIT’s Green Building Technology Team.