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Today a group of board members and staff installing the final pieces that turn The Confluence from “beautiful building” into “beautiful place to be.” New bike racks (encouraging more pedal-powered commutes) Sturdy picnic tables and benches (for lunch breaks with a view) Proper garbage + recycling stations (because even outdoors we keep it green). Every choice was intentional: The bike racks reduce car trips and keep parking free for visitors. The picnic tables are made from r

If you’ve visited The Confluence Building in Castlegar lately, you’ve probably noticed we talk a lot about being Passive House certified. But what does that actually mean – and why does it matter for you, for Castlegar, and for the planet? The Short Answer Passive House is the world’s most rigorous, proven, and science-based energy-efficiency standard for buildings. A certified Passive House uses up to 80 % less energy for heating and cooling  than a typical building, while s