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t’s no surprise that Green Buildings + Architecture magazine is leading the way in cost-efficient virtual trade show technology for the green construction industry. After all, part of the magazine’s mandate is to alert readers and advertisers to the latest sustainable development trends. What we have planned is an affordable way for you to engage all of Canada in the latest green building endeavours. Utilizing cutting-edge virtual trade show technology, we are pleased to announce Green Building Expo. This first-of-its-kind show will be held in “cyberspace” November 1st, 2017. The event itself will celebrate Canada’s greenest and most successful building projects. Each exhibit will showcase sustainable construction solutions to the right attendees in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Participants will be able to exchange contact information with Canada’s most active green building professionals. Our coverage area is Canada, but being held in cyberspace, exhibitors can reach out to a global audience to generate a high volume of leads and prospects. Green Building Expo is budget-friendly for participating exhibitors and free for attendees. Green Building Expo will bring together technology, materials, products, and service providers, builders, architects, developers, consultants, general contractors, engineers, interior designers, specifiers, project managers, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, green investors, bankers, building owners, facilities managers, along with municipalities, expert organizations, governmental and regulatory authorities, utilities, international guests and other 2

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Why Exhibit? For exhibitors Green Building Expo is the opportunity to highlight their leadership and commitment to sustainable building. It’s also a chance to showcase their green offerings to a laser-focused group in the green building industry. Exhibitors will have access to the following information: • Number of visitors to their booth; • Number of clicks on their brochures, products, videos, and posters; • Contact details listed on each visitors; • Downloaded content; • Site traffic, unique and total visits; • Number of visitors contacted in chat. Why attend? Exchange contact information and interact with Canada’s most active green building professionals, solely by using digital technology. Be “green” and save: Attend the show without wasting time and money on travel. Product manuals, demos, brochures, posters, videos and other informational material can be conveniently downloaded by visitors to be saved permanently. Attendees and exhibitors can easily interact through text, audio and video capabilities. The functionality allows both one-on-one and group conversations, thus allowing for meaningful discussions. Attend expert webinars and keep up to date with the newest products and technologies – all only a click away. Learning @ Green Building Expo Plan to attend Achieving Net Zero free sessions taking place in the Auditorium on November 1st, 2017 at 11 a.m. presented by Svend De bruyn and Erik Janssen from TRCA. The show will run “live” on November 1st, 2017, but individual booths will remain active for six months and available online 24/7. When not stuffed exhibition booths function as a website and the exhibitors can still have the visibility and availability of their information. You are welcome and encouraged to forward this invitation to your community of green building advocates. We are confident you and they will find this an interesting and rewarding event.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Tony Lomuto Graphic Designs Unlimited LTONY@sympatico.ca Photo credits: Vincent Callebaut Architectures, Stefano Boeri Architetti, Penda, Blue Forest, Haven Developments Contributors: Greg McMillan Submit articles, event, news to Giulio Marinescu gbamedia@bellnet.ca Canada Post Publication Mail Agreement number 42332013 Undeliverable mail return to: 2109-256 Doris Ave. Toronto, ON M2N 6X8 Printed in Canada by: CoFax Printing © 2017 Green Building + Architecture No part of this magazine may be reproduced by any means, in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the respective authors and not necessarily those of this publication. Green Building + Architecture does not specifically endorse the editorial, products or services presented in this magazine.

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2 From the Publisher’s Desk Welcome to Green Building Expo, Canada’s premier virtual trade show for green building! 5 Feature Story HAVEN DEVELOPMENTS University Heights commercial project embodies the philosophy of Haven Developments 10 Cover Story UP, UP AND AWAY Vertical foresting trend continues to grow with mega-project in China 19 GREEN BUILDING EXPO Canada’s premier virtual trade show for green building 23 TREE TOWER TORONTO Proposed project utilizing wood and plants seen as catalyst for future sustainable buildings

University Heights commercial project embodies the philosophy of HAVEN Developments

26 PRIDE AND PASSION At Khanani Developments, it’s all about superior customer service 28 WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE World’s leading tree house company caters to every whim while maintaining sustainability focus 35

t’s no surprise that the University Heights commercial development in Toronto will be solidly connected to transit and local infrastructure. After all, that connectivity factor is at the heart of all that HAVEN Developments stands for. “At HAVEN we strive to connect people to their city,” says Paolo Abate, CEO at HAVEN Developments. “Being connected is something we achieve in proximity to transit, nature and amenities. But it’s actually much more – it’s also a feeling you get from the design of the building.” To that end, HAVEN Developments is answering the call by building the University Heights Professional Centre in a strategic location at 1275 Finch Avenue West. Recognizing the demand for commercial real estate, HAVEN Developments chose this specific location based on their intimate knowledge of the area. The principals feel that, with ease of access

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to transit and surrounding infrastructure, success is virtually ensured. Working with gold standard suppliers and partners in their field of expertise, HAVEN Developments is scheduled to complete the eight-storey, 160,000-square-foot development by August 2018. Expected to set a precedent for future development in the area, University Heights is close to Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the new Humber River Regional Hospital, Downsview Park, York University and, most notably, the new Finch West TTC Subway and LRT Station – scheduled for completion in 2017 and 2020, respectively. In short, this project is leading regeneration in the Downsview Corridor. There will be retail space on the lower levels with professional offices on the upper levels. Leasing and sales have already begun. The building features contemporary and distinguished

design, with each spacious unit exuding an atmosphere of professionalism and care. Presented as a modern, turnkey solution to office build-out, University Heights was conceived with professional occupancy in mind. Intent on creating an environmentally sound structure, University Heights is using highreflecting materials, energy-efficient controls and low-impact mechanical fixtures, essential to reflect the lush indigenous landscaping surrounding the property. The structure is being built to last and serve the long-term needs of tenants and patrons. With an open commercial concourse dedicated to restaurant and retail tenants, the area provides ample space for seating and strolling. And street-level entrances to all commercial units will provide commercial frontage on busy Finch Avenue West. Green Building + Architecture

There will be 89 units in all, ranging in size from 550-square-feet to over 5,000-squarefeet. Balconies are available on select northfacing units, and all tenants will enjoy a full suite of amenities, with dedicated business lounge, bathroom and boardroom spaces.

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Full interior design and decoration has been provided by Ambience Design Group. With a streamlined approach to build-out and occupancy, the service combines tailored floor plans, colour schemes, materials and furnishing selections.

It should be noted that the building will include a Tim Horton’s drive-thru restaurant, an over 7,000-square-foot open-air green roof accessible from the third floor, plus a threestory underground parking area with over 390 spaces.

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Brennan Klys, a participating LEED green associate from ACK Architects, points out that the project is designed for its time and for its place. “Inspired by the regional architecture and the character of the site, this mixed-use development is designed as an urban building

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with a strong and attractive public image,” Klys says. “The mass of the building is broken into a two-story street connected podium with a six-story tower above, with highly efficient and flexible office space that allows for a mix

of different office layouts. “The building envelope utilizes a balance of glass and solid surfaces for energy efficiency while still maximizing daylight.” www.HAVENdevelopments.ca

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The Philosophy of HAVEN Developments • We select our locations based on access to transit and infrastructure. We do this by work-

ing with municipalities and transportation authorities to understand their future; • Because we are shareholders in our develop-

ments, and our developments build our future, we are committed to the success and quality of every project;

• We are involved in every aspect of the development, enabling us to maintain quality control throughout the entire process;

• We only work with partners and suppliers who are considered the gold standard in their area of expertise;

• We only develop in areas in which we live. We do this because our intimate knowledge of the area ensures success.

How HAVEN maximizes Toronto Green Standards With the University Heights project, HAVEN Developments incorporated Toronto Green Standards. Anthony Abate, Vice-President of Design and Development at HAVEN, has detailed the more salient points of how they were implemented: Heat Island Reduction 1. A combination of high-albedo surface materials on walkways and pedestrian paths and shading will be implemented to account for 75 per cent of the site’s non-roof hardscape. The 75% requirement will be satisfied once the deciduous tree canopies are at mature size. It has been proposed that Umbriano by Unilock, colour ‘Winter Marvel’ (0.35 solar reflective, 38 SRI) be used. 2. 40% of the available roof area is required as per the Green Roof bylaw. 50% of the roof area will be

covered by green features. Minimum Energy Performance 1. Building designed for at least 25% improvement over the Model National Energy Code for buildings. 2. Using the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool an energy performance rating of at least 69 will be achieved. The building will have energy meters that measure all energy use in the building and track a full 12 months of continuous measured energy data. Storm Water Retension (Water Balance) 1. The storm water management plan for the site utilizes rooftop storage, green roof design and underground storage to control the 100-year post development peak runoff to the two-year pre-development peak runoff rate.

2. Utilizing the green roof and the underground storage, the volume of the first five millimeters of runoff is retained on site. The green roof allows for evaporation and evapotranspiration. Sustainable Purchasing Policy 1. The storage and collection area for recycling and organic waste is located on the ground level of the building. Solid Waste Management Policy 1. The area of the recycling room is 263 square feet, which exceeds the minimum requirement for the Toronto Green Standard. Automobile and Cycling Infrastructure 1. 400 parking spaces are provided. Provision dedicated parking spaces for carpool parking at a one for every 10 extra spaces. Currently targeting four spaces. 2. Provide 44 bicycle parking spaces.

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Vertical foresting trend continues to grow with mega-project in China

hen contemplating skyscrapers of the future, architect Stefano Boeri had a hunch he was onto something big. He was right. His concept of making high-rise living more sustainable and aligned with nature struck a nerve and the impressive results are sprouting up all around the world. His latest project in the southern part of China, dubbed the Liuzhou Forest City, is by far

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his most ambitious. And the grandiose name is fitting. Once completed, projected for 2020, there will be 30,000 people living in the new city, which will feature houses, hotels, offices, hospitals and schools entirely covered by plants and trees. By incorporating the greenery, there will be yearly production of about 900 tons of oxygen, plus about 10,000 tons of CO2 and 57 tons of pollutants will be absorbed during the same time period.

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With pollution levels expected to rise in the Liuzhou area, Boeri’s smog-eating city should help stem the tide somewhat. For example, by absorbing large quantities of CO2 and pollutants, it will have the same effect as taking 2,100 vehicles off roads, the architects say. The sheer magnitude of the project will give the rest of the world a glimpse into what can be accomplished with large-scale sustainable development. For the first time, we will be able to monitor an innovative urban settlement that combines, on a large scale, the ability to incorporate impactful energy self-sufficiency with meaningful biodiversity to effectively curb air pollution. That, as it turns out, is at the heart of Boeri’s vision. He has been quoted as saying “forest cities could fundamentally alter China’s urban areas.” Chinese officials, he said, “have created these nightmares – immense metropolitan environments. They have to imagine a new model of city that is not about extending and expanding but a system of small, green cities.” Perhaps more importantly, Boeri realizes this same mentality could be applied elsewhere around the world. www.stefanoboeriarchitetti.net

This is impressive enough, on its own, however there’s much more to Boeri’s mega-project. The city, completed wired, will be connected to the outer world through a fast rail line used by electric cars. And it will have all the characteristics of an energy self-sufficient urban space, complete with renewable solar paneling and geothermal air-conditioning capability. When finished, the Liuzhou Forest City will have 40,000 trees and almost a million plants of varying species. This latest venture dwarfs Boeri’s earlier efforts, which paved the way for Liuzhou Forest City. In 2014, the world was introduced to Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest), which was essentially two residential towers in Milan, Italy. The towers were 360 feet and 249 feet tall, contained 900 trees and over 2,000 plants. The project garnered awards and attracted international interest. The project became known as “the most exciting new tower in the world” and “a striking example of symbiosis of architecture and nature.” Boeri was off to the races. He’s since followed up with equally impressive offerings in Switzerland and Nanjing, China. With the Towers of Cedars in Switzerland, 100 cedar

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trees, 6,000 shrubs and 18,000 plants were used, again showing how significant biodiversity of plants can be utilized effectively. With the plans for Nanjing, two skyscrapers will be fashioned, similar to the Milan design. There will be 1,100 trees and 2,500 shrubs on balconies and rooftops. Another project to watch for is in the Netherlands. Named Wonderlands, the 295-foot high tower will be in the Utrecht city centre, and will have about 200 apartments. There will be about 10,000 plants – 360 trees, 9,640 shrubs and/or flowers – and the development is expected to absorb more than 5.4 tons of CO2. The common thread throughout his vertical foresting concept is sustainability. Perhaps Boeri’s greatest innovation is the presence of plants and trees over every building. In his mind, this feature not only helps improve air quality, but also decreases air temperature, creates noise barriers to improve the biodiversity of living species, and provides a habitat for birds, insects and animals. Those positive results were undoubtedly noted with his initial vertical forest projects, however the magnitude will definitely hit home once Liuzhou Forest City is finished.

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NANJING VERTICAL FOREST Nanjing Green Towers, promoted by Nanjing Yang Zi State-owned National Investment Group Co.ltd, will be the first Vertical Forest built in Asia. Located in the Nanjing Pukou District (an area destined to lead the modernization of southern Jiangsu and the development of the Yangtze River economic area), the two towers are characterized by the interchange of green tanks and

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balconies, following the prototype of Milanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vertical Forest. Along the facades, 600 tall trees, 500 medium-sized trees (for a total amount of 1,100 trees from 23 local species) and 2,500 cascading plants and shrubs will cover a 6,000 sqm area. A real vertical forest, contributing to regenerate local biodiversity, that will provide a 25 tons of CO2 absorption each year and will produce about 60 kg of Oxygen per day.

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WONDERWOODS The 90 mt high tower designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti called Vertical Forest is part of the project Wonderwoods (Stefano Boeri Architetti and MVSA Architects), which attempts to create, in Netherlands, Utrecht city center, an innovative experience of cohabitation between city and nature. Wonderwoods will host around 200 apartments, of a variety of typologies designed to host

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a mix of users: young professionals, keyworkers, urban families and empty nesters. Wonderwoods will host on its faĂ§ades around 10,000 plants of different species (360 trees, 9,640 of shrubs and flowers), equal to 1 ha of woods. Once realized, Wonderwoods will contribute to absorb more than 5,4 tons of CO2.

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VERTICAL FOREST Vertical Forest is a model for a sustainable residential building, a project for metropolitan reforestation contributing to the regeneration of the environment and urban biodiversity without the implication of expanding the city upon the territory. It is a model of vertical densification of nature within the city that operates in relation to policies for reforestation and naturalization of large urban and metropolitan borders. The first example of the Vertical Forest consisting of two residential towers of 110 and 76 m height, was realized in the centre of Milan, on the edge of

the Isola neighborhood, hosting 800 trees (each measuring 3, 6 or 9 meters), 4,500 shrubs and 15,000 plants from a wide range of shrubs and floral plants distributed according to the sun exposure of the facade. On flat land, each Vertical Forest equals, in amount of trees, an area of 20,000 square meters of forest. In terms of urban densification it is the equivalent of an area of a single family dwelling of nearly 75,000 sq.m. The vegetal system of the Vertical Forest contributes to the construction of a microclimate, produces humidity, absorbs CO2 and dust particles and produces oxygen.

Italian architect proposes ‘planting’ solution to combat terror attacks

THE TOWER OF CEDARS “Les Terraces des Cedres” is not just a tower, nor simply a tall residential building. It is the prototype of a new dwelling model, a building that combines the comfort of the apartments, the wonderful view of the lake and nearby ar-

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eas, with the vegetal world; especially with the various species of cedars that already inhabit the territory. A landmark that can be spotted from Lausanne northern border.

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Stefano Boeri, an Italian architect known for his plant and treecovered building designs, wants to see cities redesigned to better protect the public during terrorist attacks. He would like to see trees with bulky planters replace concrete blockades in major cities, noting the benefits of natural barriers over more traditional ones using concrete and cement. In a press release, responding to vehicle-led terror attacks primarily in Europe, Boeri said the planting would also integrate better with picturesque plazas, monuments and architecture, complementing, instead of spoiling, them. “We cannot afford to see the thousands of squares and public spaces … transformed into war check-points, knowing that only one derisory percentage of these thousands of squares will be FALL 2017

really hit from terrorist attacks,” he says. “A big pot full of soil has the same resistance to a Jersey [modular concrete barrier], but it can host a tree – a living being that offers shadow; absorbs the dust, subtle pollutants and the CO2, produces oxygen, houses birds.” He said that large planters filled with earth would be just as resistant as concrete barriers, like those temporarily installed on London Bridge following the vehicle attack that killed 11 in June 2017. “To terrorists that are already succeeding in frightening us and discouraging us from leaving our houses, we must not also give them the satisfaction of ruining our extraordinary historic and cultural heritage of urban collective places,” he said. Green Building + Architecture

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Proposed project utilizing wood and plants seen as catalyst for future sustainable buildings

enda architects have teamed up with wood consultants from CLT-brand Tmber to propose a modular and natural high-rise tower in Toronto. The Tree Tower Toronto project is seen as a catalyst for future residential buildings that are “more efﬁcient to construct” and “more ecological

to our environment” than common construction methods, says a principal at Penda, an international creative team with offices in China and Austria. “Our cities are an assembly of steel, concrete and glass,” says Chris Precht, partner at Penda. “If you walk through the city and suddenly see a tower made of wood and plants, it will create an

interesting contrast. “The warm, natural appearance of wood and the plants growing on its facade bring the building to life and that could be a model for environmentally-friendly developments and sustainable extensions of our urban landscape.” The Tree Tower Toronto is a joint effort of Penda, as architects, and Canadian CLT-consultants at Tmber – they envision sustainable high-rise proposals in urban areas. The 18-storey tower in Toronto would be 62 metres high and have 4,500 square metres of residential area and 550 square metres of public area with a cafe, children’s daycare centre, and workshops for the neighbouring community. A location has not been announced. Due to its natural appearance, the building would shift the usual ‘building to city’ relation to a ‘building to nature’ relation, the principals say. The tower would showcase a direct connection to nature with plants and its natural materials. Canada and Sustainable Architecture Canada has a long tradition of wood construction and was one of the first countries in the world to change its building codes in order to use wood in vertical structures. That makes Canada a pioneer in adding high rises made out of wood to their urban fabric. As a promotion for sustainable developments, the Canadian government awards buildings that exceed carbon footprint standards. Such credits can reach a 10-20 per cent funding of the building cost and are a direct injection to green light sustainable housing proposals and an incentive for forward thinking developers. A Modular Process Canada has also been a frontrunner for modular, pre-fabricated construction, which was efficient on one hand and visually interesting on the other. One great example of this is Moshe Safdie’s Habitat 67. Inspired by the Habitat, The Tree Tower Toronto would involve a modular building process, where pre-fabricated and pre-cut CLT panels would be assembled off-site at an indoor facility. After the work on site, with foundation, ground floor and a base core is done, all modules, including fixtures and finishes, would be delivered to the site and craned into place.

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During the process of stacking the modules, the timber clad facade panels would be installed and sealed. To go fully modular and prefab, the process would be faster, less noisy, reduce waste and allow for a high degree of quality control; that’s because most parts of the building would be assembled in a controlled indoor environment. The structure of the building would be mainly massive timber panels with a hybrid of CLT, concrete and steel-elements where needed and could be seen as a prominent statement to use engineered wood products in vertical structures. “The building constructed in a modular process will become more ﬂexible,” says Dayong Sun, a partner at Penda. “In response to a fast pace of life in the future, the building should meet the user’s demand in a faster and more ﬂexible way. Furthermore, a modular system formed in the city of the future will make the module a part of the shared lifestyle more than the building. This way, the service life of the building module will be greatly increased for sustainable development.” Furthermore, the modular construction system implements an idea about the reusability of building components in an afterlife of a tower. Elements of a building like wires and copper will be scarce resources in the future. Demolishing a tower in the conventional way ends up burying the most valuable elements of a building. Instead, think down-constructing a tower – that helps secure a sustainable life cycle of a building, project principals say.

technology used in the building, according to principals. The tower would not only use massive wood panels as its main structural element, but would also incorporate timber clad panels as its facade. Despite wood as a structural and cladding material, trees and plants would also be a key component on the building’s facade. Large outdoor areas would provide a space for herb and vegetable planters for the residents. The vegetation on the terraces would offer a private garden for each apartment, which would create a certain degree of privacy within the density of the city. The trees would also provide a shade in summer and help to keep the temperature low on warm days. Wood as a construction material and trees on

the facade offer a unique and coherent ecological design and exhibit a symbiosis of a built and a natural environment, say the principals. “In a way, we are growing the material for an extension of the tower on its terraces,” says Mark Stein, CEO of Tmber. “This connection helps further develop a true ecological high rise, supplies its residents with fresher air and provides a lower carbon footprint. “The extensive use of wood would set ambitious sustainability targets and be a catalyst for similar developments in Canada,” Stein added. www.tmber.net www.home-of-penda.com

Wood as a Building Material Wood is an old building material that has been getting a new life in taller buildings over the last ﬁve years. Building with engineered wood has been called the next tidal wave of building in the 21st century. A quality lifestyle, the principals believe, means living in healthy environments. That also means living in a healthy city. The building industry is by far the biggest contributor to pollution, they point out, and solutions for more ecological buildings need to be actively sought and legislated. Because buildings account for almost half of all energy used worldwide, the quintessential focus of the design community has to be on strategies to reduce the energy consumption in buildings and in their construction. The process that creates structural engineered wood products takes far less energy than steel, cement or concrete and produces fewer greenhouse gases during manufacturing. Further, wood stores carbon in itself (approximately one tonne per cubic metre) thus it has, compared to other building materials, a lighter overall environmental footprint. Symbiosis of Architecture and Botany A key element of the project is to communicate its innovative use of wood and engineered wood

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GB+A: What has been your best work? If there was a specific project you were to show to a new customer, which is the first one that would come to mind? Khanani: “We never tried to be the best or create the best. In actuality, we strongly agree as a team that there is no such thing as best. We try to be better each time with our experience and aspects of construction that we have learned over time. Of course, a 7,000-square-foot custom home would look better than the one that is smaller in size, however I would be more than proud to show any of our projects as we have truly spent countless hours trying to create better.” GB+A: How important is your team to you? Do follow your own vision or depend on others for their input? Khanani: “My team is everything and Khanani Developments would not grow without its integral members. I have a strong vision for where I want this company to be in 10 years but I also know that without the input of my team I would always be prone to failure. I strongly believe that no matter how much experience one may have, ideas have no limits and no pre requisites, which is why I always listen more than delegate.” GB+A: What is your take on the current economic condition of the property market in the GTA given the rise of interest rates and stagnant home prices?

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hanani Developments has developed a strong reputation as a company with a dedication to service. Owner Bilal Khanani spoke recently with Green Building + Architecture editor Greg McMillan about his team’s vision and mission.

Green Building + Architecture: How would you describe your company to a potential customer? What does Khanani Developments bring to the table? Bilal Khanani: “Quality craftsmanship is what we built our company upon. We believe that it is quality that ensures a successful construction business. If we sway away from quality, we completely dismantle the concept of trust and true goodwill. I would like to invite every potential buyer to come and visit our projects that are underway as I believe that there is no better marketing than actually seeing the great product our team has repeatedly delivered.” GB+A: Apart from quality, do you find that building a home can be overwhelming for a customer? If yes, how has your company provided a sense of security to your clients? Khanani: “Sense of security and peace of mind come from only one thing – being there. As simple as it may sound, being there to answer all the questions the customer might have, being present at the site, providing detailed plans of the different stages in the project cycle and, most importantly, being flexible. Flexibility is what everyone is looking for and we make sure that we always remain flexible.”

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Khanani: “I strongly believe that the GTA housing market has strong legs and the market fundamentals are excellent. We are a part of a property market that is primarily people who are buying to live there and these are people immigrating to Canada from various parts of the world. There was a lot of talk about the interest rates and how their hike would cause the market to collapse. In reality, none of that really happened. I think we are headed towards what I would call a normalization effect, which has come about due to the abnormal increases that we saw in the last two years. The fact of the matter is that even after all of that, we have survived with flying colors and surprisingly enough the market has started picking up again.” GB+A: What makes your homes different? Khanani: “We use the best quality materials available and focus on creating homes that are energy efficient, modern and dependable. Looking great is only half the battle, performance in the long run is what really counts. We live in an era of technology where it is very easy to make smart homes; homes that fully utilize the technology available to us and also to ensure that they are economically viable.” GB+A: Is there any advice you would like to give to someone who wants to own his or her own construction business? Khanani: “Everyone has the potential to achieve their goals and no one is incapable of being better the the rest. This is the only advice I can give, as I am no guru. All I can really say is that if you have a dream, don’t hold back as fearing the initiative is the best way to set yourself up for failure.” www.kdevelopments.ca FALL 2017

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WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading tree house company caters to every whim while maintaining sustainability focus

here are many ways to connect with your inner child. But perhaps none can compare with the pure, unadulterated joy experienced when you drift back to less-stressful times when dreams were constant and life was all about having fun. Two brothers, Andy and Simon Payne, tapped into that feeling in a big way, when they decided to let their imaginations run wild, creating a renowned tree house design and construction empire along the way. Theirs was no one-off venture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they now, in fact, offer a variety of inspired and luxurious options, featuring everything from fairy-tale towers to spas to living spaces connected by rope bridges high up in trees. And their UK-based company, Blue Forest, has built hundreds of tree houses which mesh with their immediate environment, all utilizing sustainable materials such as timber.

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Born in Kenya, the brothers grew up in the English countryside near Sussex, where they followed through on their vision to start a tree house business – realizing the potential after volunteering for a conservation project in their African homeland. They came up with the name Blue Forest – named after the blue-hued pine forests in Japan’s mountainous Aomori region – and initially began creating tree houses of all shapes and sizes, including a traditional child’s house and party venues for adults and teens. From that basic beginning, however, Blue Forest has grown. Today, it’s arguably the world’s most prominent tree house company. “We have been able to fulfill clients’ dreams for unique and exciting tree houses,” says Blue Forest spokesperson Shar Maytum. “We are known for our sustainable practices and structures that which reflect their natural setting.”

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Blue Forest works hand in hand with the world’s largest forest certification system, the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), as well as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), to ensure that all the wood used comes from sustainably-managed land. They determine where the original trees were grown, when they were cut down and how many trees were planted to replace the harvested ones. “Our structures are built using a variety of natural construction materials, including timber which is FSC/PEFC-certified or sourced from sustainably-managed forests,” explains Maytum. “There is an active strategy of replanting and habitat regeneration, enabling them to blend in seamlessly with the beautiful natural environment in which they are situated.”

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At the same time, Blue Forest encourages clients to build with high levels of insulation and incorporate renewable energy whenever possible. Achieving off-the-grid capacity is not always easy, but Blue Forest believes that the elements that make the tree houses most sustainable are not always difficult to achieve. For example, Maytum says that simply insulating the building really well, and using such natural resources as the sun and wind for heating and cooling, plus incorporating low-energy lighting, combine to go a long way towards achieving an off-the-grid goal. There are many ways Blue Forest helps clients achieve their sustainable goals. Homes are built around trees and utilize hybrid designs so that the weight of the structure is supported by posts and anchored by trees.

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There are also fully arboreal houses built right in the middle of long-living, deep-rooted trees. The company designs also cater to client whims. Say a client prefers hardwood to softwood. Blue Forest can provide a more expensive sustainable alternative called Kebony, which uses a bio-based liquid to permanently enhance sustainable softwood, giving it a dark brown finish with premium hardwood features. Across the board, however, Blue Forest finds that its clients all want to reconnect with nature in some way. And it’s that love of nature that makes sustainability a top priority. It’s definitely a lifestyle choice, one more and more people are gravitating towards, says Maytum. “Being built in and around the trees in their natural environment … there is no better place to live than in a tree house,” she says.

The project would be completely built from reused or recycled materials, and would be entirely self sufficient in terms of both energy and food.

FUTURISTIC ECO-RESORT

Visionary architect proposes project with ‘zero-emission, zero-waste, zero-poverty’ for Philippines

www.blueforest.com Blue Forest’s primary expertise is in building luxury tree houses but the company has designed and built everything from tree house hotels to woodland playgrounds, tree house classrooms, canopy walkways and eco lodges. Blue Forest provides a turnkey solution, with everything from design and planning to construction and commissioning comes in one package. Blue Forest mainly operates in the UK and Europe but has participated in a number of other projects around the world. The company also offers design or architectural consultancy service for customers further afield.

aris-based architect Vincent Callebaut consistently attempts to bring an environmental preservation theme into his projects. In the Summer 2017 issue of Green Building + Architecture magazine, we featured an article on Callebaut’s Agora Garden Tower, a masterpiece of sustainable design being built in Taiwan. Now, with his latest concept – the Nautilus Eco-Resort – he continues to refine his unique take on sustainable architecture. “We look to revitalize ecosystems instead of impoverishing and polluting,” Callebaut says. “With this mindset, the Nautilus Eco-Resort is resolutely committed to the idea of environmental resilience, signifying a new social system that is concerned with human and planetary health.” Envisioned for the Philippines, the futuristic concept highlights a series of spiralling apartment and shell-shaped hotel buildings, positioned on two spirals of land in a coastal lagoon. Located at the centre is a mountain-like complex that combines a school, recreational

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swimming pools, sports halls, the resort’s kitchens, and a suite of laboratories for environmental scientists. Using the principles of biomimicry, the design is inspired by the “shapes, structures, intelligence of materials and feedback loops that exist in living beings and endemic ecosystems,” says Callebaut. The construction and operation of the complex would work under a “zero-emission, zero-waste, zero-poverty” ethos, using 100 per cent reused and/or recycled materials from the surrounding area. All of the materials used in the construction would be bio-sourced products derived from vegetable biomass. Microalgae and linseed oil would be used to manufacture organic tiles, while any wood used would be locally-sourced from eco-responsible forests. Notable sustainable technology and design slated for the project includes underwater turbines to capture wave energy and lots of greenery on the walls and roof, to improve the buildings’ insulation. Facades and roofs would also sport solar panels, resulting in the Nautilus

Eco-Resort producing more energy than it needs, with the excess being sent to nearby communities. Rainwater and greywater would be captured and reused, while human waste would be turned into an energy source. Sustainable materials would be used during construction, including microalgae, linseed oil and local wood species. Finally, the project would seek to exploit the temperature differences between the surface and deep water of the sea, though it’s not made clear how. In an interesting plan, volunteer ecotourists would be tasked with cleaning up any washedup plastic waste from beaches and installing recycling schemes, protecting coral crops, and other initiatives aimed at improving the local conditions. It’s a pioneering collaborative concept focused on using real-world education to foster and spread the idea of responsible ecotourism – or as the architect describes it – “a voluntary approach to reimburse ecological debt.” www.vincent.callebaut.org Green Building + Architecture

The resort features a series of spiraling apartment buildings and shell-shaped hotel buildings, themselves positioned on two Fibonacci spirals of land in a coastal lagoon. Edible roof with food gardens and orchards.

The hotel buildings will rise and fall as they rotate around a central coil and some of the rooms, if unused, will even disappear underground .

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An ‘origami mountain’ is positioned at the center of the lagoon containing a scientific research center and a nautical recreation base.

Rotating towers which follow the course of the sun will allow guests to make the most of the rays.

View from a rotating apartment toward the marina.

Solar photovoltaic facades Renewable energy will be used to ensure that there’s minimal impact on the surrounding landscape.

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