Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2025 i Sustainable Architecture & Building

As I write this, we are entering the second week of the federal election campaign. Despite their other differences, all parties share the belief that Canada must reduce its reliance on trade with the USA, diversify its export markets and remove the barriers to inter-provincial trade. There is talk of a trans Canada pipeline, a high speed rail system for Ontario and Quebec, and the creation of Build Canada Homes, a federal agency whose mandate would be to double the number of homes completed annually from 250,000 to 500,000. Which ever party forms government, and which ever of these ambitious infrastructure projects come to fruition, it is potentially very good news for the economy. Purchasing goods and services locally or regionally can have substantial benefits, particularly when clients and developers…

An Annual Supplement by LEED PLATINUM ▸ 101 McNab Stree, Recert., Markham, ON, Crown Property Management Inc. ▸ 1075 West Georgia, Recert., Vancouver, BC, Colliers International ▸ 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC, Oxford Properties Office Holdings Inc. ▸ 160 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited ▸ 200 Rue Montcalm, Recert., Gatineau, QC, Multivesco ▸ 219 Dufferin Street, Recert., Toronto, ON, Time Equities Inc. ▸ 240 Fourth, BP Centre, Recert., Calgary, AB, QuadReal Property Group ▸ 25 St Clair Ave. E., Toronto, ON, Brookifeld GIS c/o Public Works Government Services of Canada ▸ 275 Slater St., Recert., Ottawa, ON, Taylor+ Real Estate Management Inc. ▸ 360 rue St. Jacques, Recert., Montreal, QC, Time Equities Inc. ▸ 5140, 5160 Yonge, Recert., Toronto, ON, GWL Realty Advisors Inc. ▸ 777 Dunsmuir,…

Ronald McDonald House Charities Ottawa (RMHCO) offers social infrastructure and financial relief to all families who travel to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario to seek medical care for their sick or injured child. To meet current and future demand RMHCO is constructing a three-storey, 2323 m2 (25,000 s.f.) addition which will offer 22 additional suites to the existing capacity of 14, along with office space and common kitchen and lounges. The project was the successful recipient of a grant under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program to design to the Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Design Standard. The design features mass-timber CLT construction, with conventional wood framed wall systems, a high-performance building envelope with high efficiency heat pumps containing low GWP refrigerants, electric heating, and solar panel system.…

Despite significant progress in recent years, industry still has a long way to go to accelerate investments that improve the performance of existing buildings. The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) estimates that hundreds of millions of square meters of existing Canadian building space requires retrofitting to meet climate and energy efficiency targets. However, challenges and uncertainties about the best path forward are causing delays in adopting the types of asset transition plans needed to accelerate deep retrofits. According to CAGBC's new market report, Rapidly Scaling Canada's Deep Retrofit Market: Stakeholder Insights into Barriers and Opportunities, among industry participants surveyed, only a slight majority (54%) were planning to undertake new transition projects this year. “We know the pressure to decarbonize and improve energy efficiencies is being felt across the industry at…

The 2,980 sq.m two-storey École Saint-Martyrs-Canadiens has a steelframe structure and thermal wheels with heat recovery to minimize energy costs. The EQUITONE cladding, installed as a rear-ventilated rainscreen, is a high-density fibre cement facade material consisting of cement, cellulose and mineral materials reinforced by a visible matrix, which can be transformed in any size or shape for crisp, monolithic details. engineeredassemblies.com/materials Located in Florida's Lake Sheen community (Orlando), this custom home sits in a hurricane zone, demanding a facade that is durable, UV-resistant, and long-lasting. Trespa® Pura® NFC in Aged Ash was selected for its high durability, colourfastness, and sustainability. Beyond durability, the intent was also to create a beautiful space that could last for decades. Manufactured using patented electron beam curing (EBC) technology, Pura® siding has a smooth, closed-surface…

The Sundance Housing Co-op in Edmonton underwent a Deep Energy Retrofit using an EnergieSpronginspired model—Dutch for “energy leap”—focused on dramatically improving the efficiency of existing homes. Spearheaded by ReNu Engineering, the retrofit included prefabricated panels, airtight construction, and electrification to approach net-zero performance. The DUXTON Windows & Doors triple-glazed low-E, argon filled fiberglass windows, for a centre-of-glass R-8, were key to the building envelope upgrade, offering exceptional thermal performance in cold climates. Not only does a Deep Energy Retrofit give a huge facelift to your building, but it also boosts comfort, reduces longterm maintenance and energy costs, and shrinks your environmental footprint—making it a smart, future-ready investment. duxtonwindows.com The Wilson Residence, Port Carling, ON is designed to perform in cold climates with ENERsign's ultra-efficient windows. Built for Passive House and…

RAIC REPORT Discover the Future of Architecture at the 2025 RAIC Conference Join us at the 2025 RAIC Conference on Architecture, taking place from June 1 to 4, 2025 at the Hotel Bonaventure in vibrant Montréal, QC. This premier event, hosted by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), is set to be an unmissable gathering for professionals across the architectural and design community in Canada. This year's conference promises a rich program filled with high-quality learning opportunities, including interactive content, innovative ideas, and engaging discussions. With over 55 educational sessions covering key themes such as Climate Justice and Resilience, Sustainability, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice, IndigenousLed Architecture and Design, attendees will gain invaluable insights and practical applications to advance their careers and contribute to a more livable and…

Situated on the north side of North Service Road West, just west of Fourth Line, Sterling Corporate Centre is a unique mid-rise office complex in central Oakville. The Complex features superior local and regional access via direct access to the QEW and Oakville Transit. Additional highway access to highways 403 and 407 is conveniently located a brief drive east along the QEW. Constructed between 1989 and 1999, and standing five and eight storeys, 1235 and 1275 North Service Road West, respectively provide, 223,035 sf of rentable area and are home to leading corporations such as Scotia Capital and Manulife. One of the properties’ most unique distinguishing factors can be found in the unit configuration at ground level. Common area lobby space is seamlessly integrated with ground floor tenant units, which…

Rosefellow continues to redefine the standards for modern industrial real estate with two groundbreaking developments: RF Industrial 14.0 in Kirkland and RF Industrial 6.0 in Beauharnois. Both projects were built on spec, targeting high-demand submarkets with a forward-looking vision for sustainability and flexibility. RF 14.0, located in the thriving West Island of Montreal, is Rosefellow's largest investment to date, comprising three Class A industrial buildings totaling nearly 588,000 SF on over 1.1 million SF of land. With highway frontage on Highway 40, unmatched visibility, and a total project investment of $300 million, RF 14.0 is a cornerstone of West Island industrial growth. One of the buildings is already fully leased to Novolex, while the remaining space is available for immediate occupancy. Meanwhile, RF 6.0 in Beauharnois delivers over 400,000 SF…

As we find ourselves well into 2025, the landscape of sustainable building practices continues to undergo profound transformation. At the forefront of this evolution is the Passive House standard, which continues to redefine energy-efficient, healthy and affordable construction that significantly mitigates the impacts of climate change. The commitment to creating buildings that are environmentally responsible has been embraced by architects, engineers, and builders alike, positioning Passive House as a beacon in the quest for sustainability. Passive House, with roots in Canada as far back as the late 1970s, emphasizes minimal energy consumption while maximizing occupant comfort. The principles of Passive House have transcended borders, with Canada taking a leading role in adapting and promoting this methodology. Passive House is more than houses — our members build tall towers, community centres, fire…

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Les appartements SERRA situés au centre-ville de Montréal incarnent l'avenir du développement durable. Grâce à des stratégies écologiques avancées, le projet a décroché la certification LEED v4 C+CB niveau Argent en février 2024, prouvant qu'il est possible d'allier performance et responsabilité environnementale. Pensé pour minimiser son empreinte carbone, l’édifice mise sur des systèmes électromécaniques efficaces, réduisant considérablement ses émissions de GES. Son ingénierie optimisée a permis une économie annuelle de 26 % en coûts d’énergie tout en garantissant un confort de qualité aux occupants. L'eau, ressource précieuse, est gérée avec soin: zéro consommation extérieure grâce à des végétaux indigènes et 30 % de réduction en intérieur avec des appareils à faible débit. Au-delà des chiffres, c'est la qualité de vie qui prime. Lumière naturelle abondante, vues dégagées, ventilation optimisée et…

With rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent extreme heat events, protecting people from the harmful effects of heat exposure has become a critical public health priority. Toronto and Hamilton are two cities in Canada currently reviewing maximum temperature bylaws in response. Heat waves can be deadly, particularly for those without adequate access to cooling. Lower-income individuals and renters, along with seniors, children, people living with chronic illnesses, and those living alone are at heightened risk. The three most impactful heat waves in Canada resulted in the cumulative deaths of over 1000 people. The British Columbia Heat Dome of 2021 was responsible for an estimated 619 deaths - the vast majority of people died in residential buildings without access to space cooling. I work at The Atmospheric Fund (TAF), a non-profit agency…

Why Certify a Component to Passive House? The demand for Passive House certified components is rapidly increasing as the global shift towards sustainable building practices accelerates amidst the climate crisis. In North America, government policies play a pivotal role, integrating advanced energy efficiency standards into building codes and offering incentives for both new constructions and retrofit projects. These incentives often depend on meeting specific energy performance savings targets, with higher performance increasing the likelihood of achieving those targets, thereby encouraging the wider adoption of Passive House components. High-performance buildings require high performance components including windows, doors, opaque envelope systems, ventilation systems, and heat pumps, etc. However, building designers often face challenges in acquiring the necessary performance data for Passive House energy modeling. As the retrofit market expands as a crucial…