Our Summer Menu

Our Wine List

Highlights

Dinner : Weds-Sat, 6-10

Hatha Yoga classes daily

Radha at the Main Street Farmers Market September 1

Radha at the Main Street Farmers Market September 8

"Breaking Down" Art Opening September 8

Strathcona Harvest Festival September 9

Chi & Chai Open House September 12

DTES Health Fair September 16

Radha at the Main Street Farmers Market September 22

The Wisdom of Fools Workshop September 25

Word on the Street Festival September 26

Eco-Aware Space.

RADHA’S GREEN BUILDING PROJECT

In August 2009 Radha completed sustainable retrofits with support from a Vancity Green Building grant. Come by and experience the results! You can also watch a video overview of the work that was done or read about it in an article on local greening projects by Granville Magazine.

Green Heat

• air-source heat pump replaced the gas-fired HVAC rooftop unit for 2nd floor heat/ac
• a heat pump backed up by high-efficiency gas furnace replaced an inefficient gas furnace for ground floor
• BENEFITS- substantially reduce our carbon output

Hold the Warmth

• foam insulation was sprayed in
• window with broken seal was replaced
• new roof using TPO membrane (a white membrane that reduces heat gain), and rigid insulation on back half of building
• BENEFITS – maintain temperature and help reduce our carbon footprint

Add Natural Light

• 14 solar light tubes were installed bringing natural light into the kitchen and dining room
• BENEFITS – reduce electricity usage and create a more pleasant, uplifting environment for guests and staff

Add More Light

• dimmable LEDs and compact fluorescents were installed with new wiring
• new track lights highlight the art exhibits
• BENEFITS – reduce electrical consumption, create a more well-lit interior space

Add Plants

• a partial green roof of drought-resistant sedum was installed
• BENEFITS – protect the roof membrane, decrease heating loads in the summer, reduce storm water run off, and support a diversified eco-system

Add Air

• the heat pump continually circulates fresh air and a new make-up air unit  in the kitchen does the same
• BENEFITS – improved air quality

Save Water

• flush controls and aerators were installed
• BENEFITS -  save 100,000 litres/year

Refinishing

• original fir floors were sanded and refinished with low VOC urethane.
• damaged floor coverings on the stairs, behind the bar and in the office were replaced with marmoleum
• low VOC paints were used to paint the ceilings, hallways, office, and doorways
• BENEFITS – maintaining and re-using in an aware way; taking care of what we have

Purchasing

• lowest toxicity/low VOC options for glues and finishes were chosen
• wood was locally sourced or salvaged where possible
• materials were selected for recycled content
• contractors were required to divert all recyclable waste material from landfill

Funders, Partners & Donors

Although we dreamed of sustainable solutions that would upgrade our beloved old building while maintaining its character, we honestly could not have done it without so much generous help from our partners and donors. Thank you!

• Vancity and the Real Estate Foundation of BC – Green Building Grant
• Ventana Construction Corporation – construction management and construction services/solutions
• Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre- volunteer and professional support as part of their 2010 Green Building Challenge
• Projects in Place Society – installation of green roof; discount on sedum mats from Xeroflor
• Christopher Boyzk Architects Ltd- architectural and interior design consulting
• Krahn Structural Engineers- engineering consulting.
• Nightingale Electric – large donation on labour
• We also received generous discounts on products or services from , Chameleon Painting, Raven Roofing, Cobra Interiors, Greer Contracting, Aluma Glass, Fastrack Flooring, Tech 8 Doors, Fresh Scent Cleaners, Broadway Refrigeration, Teknion Lighting, CBR products

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