Nicknamed the “Tinder of Construction,” Light House, is a non-profit organization that looks to find methods to reuse building materials to eliminate waste and lower the cost of materials. The organization is doing this by launching its Building Material Exchange (BMEx) program. BMEX connects construction and manufacturing businesses in the south and central areas of Vancouver Island to create a circular environment to share materials.
CHLY met with the managing director of circular innovation for Light House, Gil Yaron while he was setting up for Light House’s BMEx Challenge on November 5.
Much like the popular show Dragon’s Den, the challenge gives people the opportunity to meet others in their sector, pitch ideas and find ways to reimagine how materials can be sourced, reused, and repurposed.
CHLY also spoke with Gared Robinson of First Growth Reclaimed Design who pitched at the event about his work creating custom furniture and artwork from reclaimed Douglas fir.
