Help Shape Sustainable Living

Make an Impact & Participate in a UBCO Research Survey!

Wilden is committed to supporting sustainable living and innovative home design. We’re excited to share an opportunity for you to contribute to an impactful study being conducted by Rubaiya Sultana, a PhD student at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) in the Faculty of Applied Science. This research is led by Dr. Rehan Sadiq, a Professor at UBCO, and co-supervised by Dr. Kasun Hewage, also a Professor at UBCO.

About the Research

The study aims to understand how our daily habits and home design choices impact the use of energy, water, and materials in residential homes. Your insights will help shape the future of sustainable residential design in the Okanagan Valley and beyond.

Why Your Input Matters?

By sharing your experiences, you’ll assist in developing smarter building techniques and more efficient homes that benefit both the environment and our community.

How to Participate

Rubaiya is seeking a minimum of 30 homeowners or tenants of single detached homes in the Okanagan Valley. Participating is easy and flexible:

1. Online Survey: Complete the survey online at your convenience. Take the Survey Now!
2. Zoom Call: Schedule a Zoom meeting to go through the survey with Rubaiya.
3. Phone Survey: Complete the survey over the phone at a time that suits you.
4. In-Person Meeting: Arrange an in-person meeting with Rubaiya.

To schedule a call or meeting, or if you have any questions, please contact Rubaiya Sultana directly via email here.

What to Expect

• Time Commitment: Approximately 30 minutes.
• Survey Topics: Questions about your home’s design, energy and water usage, daily habits, and your knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Privacy Assurance: Your responses will be confidential and used solely for research purposes by UBCO.

Your Benefits

• Contribute to Sustainability: Help develop better designs and practices for more sustainable homes.
• Gain Insights: Learn how to make your home more energy, water, and material-efficient.
• Chance to Win: Enter a draw to win one of 25 $25 gift cards as a token of appreciation from the research team.

Join us in supporting sustainability research.

Your participation will have a meaningful impact on future home designs and sustainability practices.