Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2025 i Sustainable Architecture & Building

JURY COMMENT A very valuable and beautifully executed example of the preservation, upgrading and repurposing of a building typology familiar in many small communities across Canada. Also notable were the diversity of activities the building now supports and the decision to make accessibility central to the design, by relocating the entrance ramp to the front of the building. The Ross Creek Annex is a music and foodfocused community venue in the village of Canning, Nova Scotia, designed for Ross Creek Centre for the Arts as well as the larger surrounding community. The project is a deep-energy retrofit of the previously decommissioned St. Lawrence Church. The main church hall is transformed into a flexible music performance space that can also be used for a variety of events and gatherings. The building…

JURY COMMENT This systematic approach to the reuse, reassembly and reimagining of existing furniture from a previous office is highly commendable; the more so because this facilitated the creation of a flexible and collaborative workspace to support employee wellness. The educational materials this process has generated are exemplary, as is the reduction in embodied carbon compared to new furniture. This project sets an example future clients will be encouraged to emulate. After more than 20 years at its previous location, the Vancouver studio of Perkins+Will sought a new space that would allow it to embrace evolving workplace trends, and create an environment that would foster collaboration, flexibility, and employee wellness. To meet its goal of minimizing the embodied and operational carbon of the project, the team chose to rehabilitate space…

JURY COMMENT This project addresses issues of social, economic and environmental sustainability. A high-performance building, it reduces construction time and cost through systematized modular construction. The simple form, modest scale, material choices and elegant details fit seamlessly into its urban context. Careful placement and sizing of windows give the interiors a feeling of spaciousness and connection to the outdoors. Located in downtown Hamilton, this project provides much needed housing for those who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. By transforming a former surface parking lot into a welcoming and dignified place to call home, the project demonstrates that equitable access to housing is indeed possible. The three-storey building accommodates 24 studio dwelling units along with shared amenities on the ground floor. These include a community room, meeting…

JURY COMMENT Although it is a significant percentage of our built infrastructure, the industrial sector is not often considered in discussions about sustainable design. Having achieved Net Zero Building certification and pursuing LEED Gold, this project provides a much needed, transferable example of what can be achieved. Completed in December 2024, this is a 112,850 m2 industrial building, located adjacent to highway 401. The facility features a 12.2m clear height logistics area; over 200 truck level doors and more than 250 trailer parking spaces. PROJECT CREDITS OWNER/DEVELOPER Pure Industrial GENERAL CONTRACTOR TriAxis Construction Limited ARCHITECT Glenn Piotrowski Architect Ltd. DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Turner & Townsend Canada Inc. CIVIL ENGINEER R.J. Burnside & Associate Limited ELECTRICAL/ MECHANICAL ENGINEER Inviro Engineered Systems Ltd. SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT Inviro Engineered Systems Ltd. COMMISSIONING AGENT Inviro Engineered Systems Ltd. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Dorlan Engineering Consultants Inc. TRAFFIC…

JURY COMMENT The jury appreciated the thoughtful integration of this facility into the public realm of the campus, a beautiful example of an emerging typology, and a welcome departure from the traditional gas station. As a highly visible urban amenity, it is a great catalyst for energy innovation and education. Site plan 1. Hydrogen storage container - hydrogen storage cylinders - compressor module - concrete pad with 3m safety zone - vinyl wrap graphic surface treatment 2. Electrolyzer container - electrical room - electrolyzer - supporting equipment - vinyl wrap graphic surface treatment 3. Bioswale / detention basin - filters discharge water from electrolyzer process - retains water for slow infiltration - natural safety buffer 4. Vehicle forecourt / dispenser 5. Stormwater basin - canopy runoff - drains to bioswale…

JURY COMMENT This project embodies a progressive vision of sustainability, cultural significance, and inclusivity. It achieves Net-Zero Operational Energy through passive solar strategies, a high-performance envelope, and rooftop PV. The focus on resilience, critical for all community buildings, is commendable; as is the seamless interweaving of Mi’kmaq cultural strategies into the architecture. Designed using the “Two-Eyed Seeing” approach, this project uses the strengths of Mi’kmaq knowledge together with the strengths of western knowledge to create a facility that serves as a model for the design of sustainable Indigenous architecture. From its inception, the project prioritized sustainability through its design and material selection. The facility achieves Net-Zero Operational Energy by employing passive solar strategies, a highperformance building envelope, and a rooftop solar photo-voltaic system. The NSNWA building is certified under the…

JURY COMMENT Creating a central focus for the campus with a project that combines retention and new building was a strategic decision to support both environmental and social sustainability. The daylight and energy challenges posed by intensification were elegantly met with a day-lit atrium, clerestory windows and an innovative BIPV cladding system using active and passive solar panels. Level one 1. Entrance Vestibule 2. Canada Life Village Square 3. Maker Space 4. AR/VR Studio 5. Study Spaces 6. Forwell Hall 7. Leap Junction 8. Library Services 9. Kalihwíy̲o̲ Circle Level two 1. Canada Life Village Square 2. Studio 3. AR/VR Studio 4. Study Space 5. Multi-Use Classroom 6. Forwell Hall 7. Homework Lab 8. Meeting Rooms The 11,800m2 Innovation Village project brings together previously disconnected interior spaces and courtyards to…

JURY COMMENT In terms of performance, this project was exemplary for its use of local materials including PH certified windows, which resulted in very low levels of embodied carbon. The program Is very progressive, integrating local Indigenous, Western, and global research communities within a collaborative, immersive 24-hour living lab environment. Located in the village of St. Peters Bay this project is a living laboratory and educational destination, enabling world-class sustainability focused research and experiential learning for UPEI and its collaborating organizations. The building extends east-west along the ridge of the hillside, accommodating parking to the north, enabling the creation of a wind protected southfacing courtyard, solar harvesting opportunities, while minimizing site disturbance. Existing vegetated hedge rows flanking the site were retained and reinforced. The facility serves as a hub and…

JURY COMMENT With its solar chimneys and water walls, this four-storey office building was notable for its innovative and highly visible environmental strategies. Its use of mass timber reduces embodied carbon, while creating an attractive work environment. The careful siting adjacent to the Black Creek ravine gives occupants easy access to the natural environment. The TRCA Headquarters is a four-storey, 85,000-squarefoot mass timber office building. Serving as both an administrative centre and a learning hub, the facility offers a highly flexible and collaborative work environment, featuring open workspaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and adaptable areas with movable partition walls. The design of the headquarters prioritizes passive systems by utilizing Passive House principles, which include a high-performance building envelope and solar optimization for natural daylighting and ventilation. The mechanical systems feature…

JURY COMMENT A beautifully detailed example of a sustainable building that is treating its site carefully and lightly, providing an opportunity for future generations to learn through direct experience of nature. The milling of wood harvested from the site to create exterior siding offers children a visual and tactile message about sustainability. Site plan 1. Drop off zone 2. Forest path 3. Forest entrance and play yard 4. Main entrance 5. Outdoor play area 6. Staff parking This project redefines early childhood education by immersing 73 children, from infants to preschoolers, in a nature-filled environment. Located within Ottawa's Greenbelt, this full-time daycare centre offers a year-round outdoor learning experience where children spend at least half their time exploring nature, rain or shine. The design embraces the principle of "learning through play,"…

JURY COMMENT Given the heritage status and historic character of this building, the performance metrics were highly commendable, proof that we don't have to choose between preservation and sustainability. The process was comprehensively documented and the results are beautiful, simple, warm and modern. The Hotel de Ville was built from 1872 to 1878 and rebuilt in 1925 after a fire. This project is one of the largest heritage restorations undertaken in Quebec. The ambitious approach was aimed at preserving the exceptional features of the building, while introducing contemporary, open, and accessible spaces for citizens. First floor 1. Vauquelin entrance 2. Gosford entrance 3. Welcome room 4. Exposition space 5. Coat of Arms room 6. Family room 7. Public cafe 8. Cloak room 9. Press room 10. Archives Consultation room 11. Registry…