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Phone

250-828-5059

Email

dparkes@tru.ca

Dale Parkes

Co-Chair and Associate Teaching Professor

Faculty of Science
Architectural and Engineering Technology

Summary

Determining cost-effective methods of constructing sustainable buildings. Reducing energy consumptions of buildings and integrating on-site renewable energy systems.

Expertise, interests and research

  Architecture    Sustainability

Languages

English


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