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Craik Eco-Centre
![Construction écologique: Practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials while reducing impacts on the environment and residents by incorporating better siting, design, construction, systems, operation, maintenance, and removal. May include tours, suppliers, organizations and training programs and can include sustainable building certification such as LEED. Construction écologique](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_22.gif)
![Restaurant Diététique: Wholesome, healthful, fresh foods, made with local and/or organic ingredients. May serve only vegetarian or vegan foods (no animal products whatsoever). Meat and dairy products are raised to minimize environmental and health impacts without additives, genetic modifications or factory farm practices. Endangered fish are not served. "Slow Food" sites can be included, as can traditional or special local cuisines. Restaurant Diététique](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_1.gif)
![Conception Ecologique: Exciting design features including public transport stations, plazas, integrated native plantings and street furniture such as kiosks, benches, fountains, or lighting that use materials and energy efficiently, contributing to the streetscape. May be an area planned for ecological soundness or use sustainable infrastructure guidelines. Conception Ecologique](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_68.gif)
![Site de composte: Lieu où les déchets alimentaires, les feuilles, jardin et coupures de gazon sont biodégradés dans de nouveaux sols riches. Peut inclure des projets à grande échelle ou des projets de démonstration, des sites de dépôt, des lieux ou l’on peut acheter du composte produit localement ou obtenir de l'information, des vers et des ressources pour compostage d’intérieur ou de jardin. Site de composte](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_25.gif)
![Téchnologie écologique: Sites de technologies renouvelables, alternatives ou durables. Peut inclure les technologies propres, a zéro émission, la biomasse et la production d'énergie propre, les sites de technologies nouvelles et appropriées. Un parc éco-industriel, l'initiative de basse technologie, recherche, projets pilotes, des organismes connexes et les sources de financement peuvent utiliser cette icône. Téchnologie écologique](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_27.gif)
![Ressource d'écotourisme : Ecotourism focuses on local culture heritage, nature, social benefit, volunteering and education. Can include sites of interest, tours, a green hotel, hostel or eco-camping site or other urban or rural tourism site that promotes energy efficiency, conservation, awareness and local economic opportunities. Ressource d'écotourisme](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_12.gif)
Vue d'ensemble
The Craik Eco-Centre is a multipurpose facility that was built and designed as a focal point for the Craik Sustainable Living Project. Completed in 2004 under the direction of designer and project manager Cory Gordon, the 6000 sq. ft. straw bale and timber frame structure features innovative and energy efficient building design and integrated heating, cooling and renewable energy systems. Local and recycled materials were incorporated whenever possible. The philosophy behind this type of construction is known as green building. Facilities include a restaurant, golf clubhouse, gift shop and two meeting rooms. Tours can be booked through Pelican Eco-Tours, http://craik.ca/pelican/ or phone 734-7777.
1-306-734-2250
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Paul Stinson juill. 2008 "I am very excited about raising my family in this community."