The art of transforming raw materials that are available into tools and materials that are needed.
Repairable
Designing things to be fixed, rather then discarded, when they break
Modular
Designing things so the parts can be worked on separately and reconfigured to work in various ways
Creative
Best practices for an enlightened and sustainable society.
Zero-waste
Efficient usage, reuse, recycling or ecological re-integration of materials
Durable
Long-lasting and robust usefulness
Housing Materials & Manufacturing
Responsible resource stewardship, manufacturing, and recycling&
Structures Efficient and responsible design, construction, and maintenance of buildings Building Materials Sustainable building and construction materials Stewardship Sustainable management of ecosystems DIY Machinery Leveling the playing field in favor of resilient small scale manufacturing Recycling Transforming previously used materials into new raw materials Textiles Ethical, sustainable, and local production of fibre and cloth Technology The beneficial application of scientific knowledge through mechanical or information systems
Materials & Manufacturing Resources
Responsible Minerals Initiative
Materials & manufacturing organization
Formerly known as the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative, RMI offers companies and their suppliers an independent, third-party audit that determines which smelters and refiners can be verified as having systems in place to responsibly source minerals....
Living Machines
Scientific research organization
Living Machine Technology blends cutting-edge science and engineering with plants and beneficial bacteria to efficiently treat and reuse wastewater, providing lasting water solutions for communities everywhere. Based on the principles of wetland ecology.
Global Organic Textile Standard International Working Group
Materials & manufacturing standard
Der Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)This data base contains the GOTS certified entities, their location, field of operation and product groups. Our mission is the development, implementation, verification, protection and promotion of the Global...
Global Village Construction Set
Materials & manufacturing website
The Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) is a modular, DIY, low-cost, high-performance platform that allows for the easy fabrication of the 50 different Industrial Machines that it takes to build a small, sustainable civilization with modern comforts....
MakerLabs
Local materials & manufacturing group
MakerLabs is a makerspace in Vancouver that provides you with the tools, space, and skills to make almost anything.
Cortes Forestry General Partnership
Local materials & manufacturing organization
The Cortes Forestry General Partnership (CFGP) is an equal partnership between the Klahoose Forestry N0 2 Limited Partnership (KF2LP) and the Cortes Community Forest Cooperative (CCFC) committed to building a resilient and vibrant world-class community-based...
Cortes Community Forest Cooperative
Local materials & manufacturing organization
The Cortes Community Forest Cooperative (CCFC) is partners with the Klahoose First Nation in the Cortes Forestry General Partnership (CFGP). The CCFC operates on the traditional territories of the Klahoose, Homalco, Tla’amin and Wei Wai Kum peoples....
Vancouver Hack Space
Local materials & manufacturing group
The Vancouver Hack Space (VHS) is a physical space where people gather to share ideas, tools, opinions, and beer. Members work on personal projects, collaborate, and learn new skills. More than just a studio space, we share knowledge in a friendly and...
That’s Awesome! Industrial & Creative Welding
Local materials & manufacturing local expert
Industrial welding services and ornamental metal designs are available year round. Anything from beautiful garden gates to heavy equipment repairs; from ornament repairs to a new metal building structure.