An illumination system designed by UBC physicists that saves energy by directing daylight into the core of office buildings has received $2 million in funding from the Government of British Columbia's Innovative Clean Energy Fund.

Stats graduate student Camila P. Estevam de Souza is helping Vancouver-based Small Energy improve its building energy management software—in use at UBC's Koerner Library.

After years of dire warnings about the dangers of environmental degradation from scientists, the world suddenly opened its eyes in November 1974. More than 20 countries, including Canada, signed and gave their support to the Declaration on Environmental Policy issued by the Organization for Economic Co-operations and Development (OECD).

UBC Master of Architecture student Jay Worthing is using his educational experience to make a contribution to sustainability and the environment.