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Volume 6, Number 2 – Summer 2017 www.gbplusamag.com PUBLISHER: Giulio Marinescu 416-250-0664 gbamedia@bellnet.ca 2109-256 Doris Ave. Toronto, ON M2N 6X8 MANAGING EDITOR: Greg McMillan editor@gbssmag.com

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From the Publisher’s Desk

How to plan a successful virtual trade show – a guide for exhibitors

Cover Story Call it the U-Pad… your style of living Inspired concept by custom home builder and founder of Stonemill Developments would see three-storey house utilized in a whole different way Feature Story Back to the future The world catches up to visionary Milessa Modules home design

Reaching for the sky Forestwood Homes focuses on high-end quality, attention to detail… at a fair price

Snaking into the future Wadala Tower concept an avant-garde design driven by strong image of Indian snakes

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Canada’s premier virtual trade show for green building

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How to plan a successful virtual trade show – a guide for exhibitors

es, there are substantial savings when switching from traditional physical trade shows to virtual online alternatives – thousands of dollars to be exact. But that doesn’t mean opting for a virtual event is a walk in the park. Planning and executing a virtual trade show, or online event, is not easy. In fact, it pays to do your homework and well worth the effort to give any virtual show the same level of attention as conventional fairs. Although there is no physical contact, the virtual shows certainly offer participants the opportunity to connect with clients and business partners without having to meet them in person. As such, while saving time and money, they are able to promote their products or services, exchanging valuable information digitally. But there still needs to be attention to detail. Successful online trade shows should offer the content, networking and product specifications associated with a traditional fair, with the added convenience, however, of access from any device, anywhere in the world. If your company intends to set up a booth at a virtual fair, there is a checklist to follow. Sure, there aren’t any of the headaches inherent in traditional options – like booking airline flights, hotel stays, printing, and a myriad of other related expenses – but hosting a virtual booth still requires a marketing strategy. Here are a few considerations for those contemplating setting up a booth at a virtual show: 1) Establish goals: Before any plans are put in place, coordinate as a team exactly what you are trying to achieve. It’s the same principle as for a physical event. Next, flesh out the details. 2

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expo 2) Aesthetics: Take the time to create a visually appealing booth. It may not be a skillset your team has traditionally called upon, but good procedures are worth getting in place. Think colorful, high contrast, and high impact – work with the show’s managing director to determine the best way to grab browsers’ attention. Don’t forget to ask about the ‘add-ons’: additional promotional opportunities both inside and outside your booth. This can be anything from banners elsewhere within the virtual show to pre-event e-mail blasts, intended to make your participation even more personal and memorable. And make sure your logo is in a prominent place. 3) Prepare content: With a virtual event, there are fewer limitations to the quantity and quality of the content you can provide. Extended videos are just a click away for any virtual visitor. That said, you’re not just competing with other booths, but with an attendee’s day-to-day workload as well, and if you lose their attention for a moment, attendees can slip away. As such, a virtual booth does not mean you can scale back on the value proposition, but quite the opposite: content needs to be clearer and stronger than anywhere else.

5) Give yourself enough time: Things don’t always progress at the pace you’d like. Whether it’s deliverables from an exhibitor, graphics from the creative agency or an e-mail list from your marketing department, insert sufficient wiggle room into the timeline. One of the biggest dangers of virtual event execution is the rush job to get to the finish line. Before committing to a virtual trade show, however, you can get a feel for the experience by contacting the show’s managing director for more details or a demo walk-through. Once on board, all you’ll have to do is make a quick phone call to lay out the general design of the booth, and then you’ll be able to log in to the show, and upload information, including logos and company materials. For additional information about the first Canadian virtual trade show for green and sustainable building, contact Executive Managing Director Giulio Marinescu at 416.250.0664 Web / www.green-building-expo.com / giulio@green-building-expo.com summer 2017

Call it the U-Pad… your style of living

Inspired concept by custom home builder and founder of Stonemill Developments would see three-storey house utilized in a whole different way

aul Ribau has a vision. And the Principal Owner of Stonemill Developments Inc. has also done the necessary homework and is confident his idea will quickly translate into a very popular option for people looking to get the most out of their living situation. In a nutshell, Ribau believes he’s on to something big; something that does not even exist in the real estate market today and will generate a tremendous amount of interest. His plan would see an affordable luxury three-storey unit being used as both a home, and a source of income. Call it the U-Pad. The concept will be brought to life in the form of a modern design that draws attention to its application of windows and to its spacious layout. The U-Pad’s design brings an uplifting environment.

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While completing the U-Pad space, owners would have the opportunity to work with Brenda Baranowski, Stonemill’s in-house Lead Designer, in choosing their interior design finishes. Ribau pointed to the many benefits, including: The rental income opportunity The U-Pad owner could choose to live on the main floor or one of the other levels depending on preference. Subject to district market values, the main floor could be rented out for $2,500 a month and the second and third floors could be rented out each for $3,500 a month. Choice of location As a custom builder, Ribau stresses: “With my design-build team of real estate agents, a U-Pad owner can choose where to set up their U-Pad living destination and whether they want to be in an urban setting, be close to a downtown annex, close to the waterfront, or place themselves in a quieter urban setting … the freedom of choice is theirs and a huge benefit.” Ribau says that Stonemill realizes there are countless factors to be considered when it comes to purchasing a new home “but at the end of the day, you want it to be your home and unique to the way you want to live.”

“The U-Pad’s appeal is especially evident for folks who are thinking of retirement,” says Ribau, also Broker of Record, Stonemill Realty Inc. “Imagine a successful couple, whose children have recently moved on with their own lives; their large-scale home now has a rather empty presence.” Traditionally, perhaps, the go-to move would be to sell and downsize. Paul explains that “couples as such may be ready to downsize, but like many, they are not ready to give up their needs for storage and use of backyard. “The U-Pad offers a dynamic alternative,” Ribau says, “and a solution for combining an urban or downtown living experience with the convenience of a bungalow style living format, all the while providing a rental income from two separate spacious apartment style units in a three-storey setting, complete with elevator access.” Ribau, together with Stonemill’s in-house Architect, Kristjan Fortune, has the details all worked out. “A typical U-Pad would not have a basement. Instead, Ribau says, there would be a drive-in 1,200-square-foot garage on the main floor “to house all the cars or toys, of course” – plus a 1,600-square-foot two-bedroom apartment. Each floor would have 10-foot ceilings. An elevator would be installed in the common area to provide access to the second and third floors. The second and third floors each would be a whopping 2,800-square-feet of luxury apartments.

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And he says Stonemill provides “you with the freedom of expressing true individuality in your new home. All you need is the inspiration.” Since 1997, as a leader in the construction industry for custom design and build projects, Stonemill stands out with in-house specialized services.

Whether it’s finding that perfect lot, getting qualified for a new home purchase or construction financing, or simply starting the process of a custom design to blueprint to interior, Stonemill provides one-stop service, Ribau says. Here’s what to expect, according to Ribau, when you see the Stonemill brand: Custom built homes “At Stonemill Developments Inc. our inspiration comes from the clients. Ranging from bungalows, lofted bungalows, modern two-storey scapes and traditional two-storey marvels, Stonemill will deliver the luxurious style of living. With your custom wish list in hand, ensure that Stonemill can accommodate all with quality workmanship and finishes in mind.” Large-scale renovations “For homeowners, a large renovation can be downright daunting. Stonemill has the experience and creative sensibility needed to produce any space you’ve been dreaming of, smoothly from start to finish.” Professional design “With 18 years of custom creations, its innovative design focus on enhancing space, movement and flow through the house, with a winning combination of opulent finishes and unique touches, Stonemill ensures an output that all clients should deserve.” Full real estate services “At Stonemill, we don’t just design and build homes, but extend beyond by providing fullscale real estate expertise. Our team of agents will assist you with whatever your needs may be, from MLS listing packages to new home buying options and more.”

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Back to the future The world catches up to visionary Milessa Modules home design

t was 54 years ago when Carlo Milessa first unveiled his innovative way of building houses to the National Home Show in Toronto. At that time, his novel approach to architectural housing design was not particularly lauded, nor did it garner the support that he had anticipated. But that was then, and today his visionary concept, entitled Milessa Modules©, seems poised to find its appropriate niche in an everchanging world. “Back in 1963, developers were not

interested,” says Milessa, who is kickstarting his project, hoping to appeal to a modern industry, fully supportive of sustainable initiatives. “People back then said ‘shelve it’ or ‘it’s ahead of its time.’ “Now, with climate change concerns magnified, I believe it’s time to try again.” Milessa Modules© is a ground-breaking hexagonal housing cluster concept based on a geometric theorem that Milessa conceptualized and copyrighted all those years ago. The first image that comes to mind when looking at drawings is a honeycomb. Prototype of MM.modular building system (1967 )

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His concept involves having six hexagonal buildings arranged in a large hexagonal shape, all connected by outside walls, with a seventh building placed in the centre of a courtyard. What this does is allow one cluster of buildings to be easily linked to another to create a

honeycomb network of self-contained spaces where each modular building could be customized for a different function. Moreover, this type of modular building could be mass-produced, and disassembled and reassembled as well, much like a LEGO effect.

“If you can build one, you can build many,”Milessa says. “Mass production of the modular buildings would significantly lower the cost compared to traditional housing options. This would make the modules appealing to both Canadian and international markets.”

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Milessa’s foresight extended to other forms of consumer trends, as well. Case in point? Housing in general. “Large houses will soon go the way of large cars,” he’s said, forecasting the gradual shift in preference. “We’ve seen consumers go for compact, environmentally-friendly, fuel-efficient vehicles; in my opinion housing will follow the same trend. It’s happening already. “Milessa Modules© are just the thing to pique homebuyer interest.” The hexagonal modular setup can be utilized in many ways. Milessa says housing units, holiday rentals, greenhouse, retirement communities – even summer camps – would be ideal common-sense fits for Milessa Modules©. He stresses that the unit’s hexagonal shape allows for more efficient use of space, but what really creates a winning alternative to traditional housing are the green building features. Many of his ideas were met with dubious reactions back in the Sixties, but seem to be the status quo in 2017. He points to the use of gardens, rainwater collection systems, natural light and solar panels as examples of how developers can maintain an eco-friendly and cost-efficient

operation. “Plus, the spaces between rooms would be glass enclosures,” he explains. “On sunny days in the winter you would have natural heat. So you don’t spend money on heating. In the summer, you might have more shade, and less use for air-conditioners. “If you cover the courtyard with a canopy of plants, you would add to the shade and get good quality fresh air in the summer months. “Keeping in line with his think-outside-the-box mentality, Milessa speculates on other positives that could be derived by utilizing Milessa Modules©. “Right now I am exploring the advantages of variable geometry architecture in planning a modular components synthetic biosphere for a future space academy,” he says. “They could be used for space farms to feed scientists, deep space exploration or storage units for spacebased mineral reserves. There’s also the fact that an air pocket can ben created if the module is turned upside down in the water. This could turn into development of a subsea wellhead maintenance and ocean floor exploration platform, where rare minerals could be accessed.

“I am also concentrating on the rain harvesting feature. This could capture rainfall in cisterns and create small artificial lakes. That could be very impactful for the dry regions of the world.” Did you know? Carlo Milessa first built a prototype of the modular building on an island in Northern Ontario in 1967 to support his geometrical theorem. The prototype was used as a summer camp by a Toronto-based Italian club, and then as a cottage by Milessa and his family, before its eventual sale to a private buyer. Milessa has been in talks with companies in China, Malaysia and India regarding possible furnishing options for the modules. Additionally, a book on Milessa Modules©, authored by Milessa, can be found in various university libraries, including the University of California, Los Angeles. For more information about Milessa Modules© and for the referral of clients to accredited architectural firms, please contact Carlo Milessa either by telephone at 416-653-1778 or by email at islandp42@yahoo.ca. www.milessamodules.ca

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Reaching for the sky Forestwood Homes focuses on high-end quality, attention to detail… at a fair price

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o say the folks at Forestwood Homes zero in on detail would be a serious understatement. That’s just the start, really – the Oakville-based custom home builder leaves absolutely nothing to chance when delivering on its commitment to exceed client expectations. “We focus on high-end quality at a fair price,” says Randy Scarrow, President of Forestwood Homes. “That, combined with a high level of communication with clients. And we always go to lengths to ensure that the highest level of trades and details are adhered to. This is especially true where green building is concerned, as we strive to exceed requirements and keep abreast of new codes.”

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Those traits have gone a long way to position Forestwood Homes at the head of the pack in the ultra-competitive home construction industry in the GTA. But they represent only part of the winning strategy that has served Scarrow well since launching the company in 2003. His unique background and business acumen have translated into widespread client satisfaction. Raised on a farm near Meaford, Ontario, Scarrow learned, early on, the importance of hard work combined with an entrepreneurial spirit. Armed with a business degree, he entered the working world, then finished his finance career at a large Canadian bank, where his speciality was large real estate projects. One thing led to another, and before he knew it, he was looking at satisfying a dream of running his own business. His brother, a master carpenter, helped him ease into the building industry, as they took on a number of renovation and construction projects before he left the corporate banking world for good. It wasn’t long before Scarrow had established Forestwood Homes as one of the busiest and most successful custom homebuilders in the area. “Service was, and is, the key,” says Scarrow. “And communication. I am always accessible to clients who want to discuss some detail of their home.” Another bottom-line tendency that has served him well over the years is Forestwood Homes’ fixed-price firm budget and on-schedule completion record. Scarrow fully believes that custom home clients prefer to know the ultimate price when the contract is signed, and they appreciate the effort to hold the line on costs. He likes to refer to the fit between Forestwood Homes and clients, where both sides see eye-to-eye in an atmosphere of trust. That trust tends to result from introductory meetings between Scarrow and the clients. “I spend a lot of time painting a picture for the client,” he explains. “I try to put it in terms that the client can understand. Building a custom home can be a very complicated process, but it’s extremely important to me, and to my clients, that they always understand what’s involved.”

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umbai, India – When completed, the mix-use Wadala Tower would be one of the tallest of its kind in the world. Currently in the planning stages, it’s been designed by world-renowned architect James Law, of James Law Cybertecture International. Wadala Tower is a 21st century ultra-futuristic “Cybertecture” skyscraper situated in the heart of India. The design concept of this super high-rise tower is driven by a strong image of Indian snakes. The tower targets to serve a diverse group of potential clients with the provision of shopping mall, services apartment, hotel and office use with 360 degree of breathtaking view. The avant-garde design is not only aiming to be the best mix-use tower in India, but is targeted to be a landmark as perhaps the best building in the world. In concept, the 1000m tower is a dynamic curling form generated by twisting floor plates. Each floor plate is rotated slightly at five degrees continuously upwards in order to create the dynamic and fluidity of the tower. On the other hand, large and luxurious terraces are also created by the rotating floor plates. The stepped terraces would be ideal for extraordinary views and social interaction.

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Although the skyscraper would be one of the tallest in the world, its proportion is made to be slender and elegant through a series of sophisticated and thoughtful design processes. The tower can be conceived as a whole regardless of different uses as the twisting shopping mall is merged into the tower part, which is completely different from the conventional high-rise building where podium and the tower usually did not match with each other. Wadala Tower would also be one of the world’s most environmentally-friendly towers. With the provision of greenery, wind turbines and waterfall, a sustainable environment for apartment residents hotel users and office workers is introduced. A vertical urban forest is created by the twisting terraces with massive amount of vegetation which could reduce carbon emissions. External wind turbines are installed on every five floors which help to generate renewable energy. A grand waterfall along the core is not just for aesthetic purposes only but also helps to reduce the heat gain of the tower. The dynamic composition of the diagrid façade system is inspired by the various skin textures and pattern of snakes. Different size and density of the diagrid create a magnificent layering visual effect. The overall frame is like the bones of snakes where there is a core with sub-structure. This structural scheme allows an open plan configuration by providing completely column free office spaces. In addition, “Cybertecture” egg-like forms are located at the upper part of tower, which allows for flexible uses such as clubhouse, restaurant and conference hall. This special designed space is a symbol of identity for residents, office workers and even visitors. The ‘egg’ would glow in light like a gem in the darkness.

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After decades of growth in an ever-changing HVAC industry, Applewood Air Conditioning remains true to its independent roots

rom humble beginnings 47 years ago, Applewood Air Conditioning has grown into Southern Ontario’s largest independent HVAC company. Over that time period, much has changed in the air conditioning and heating supply and installation service industry, but one constant has remained for Applewood – the Mississaugabased company is still all about family. “The dedication to quality, value and excellent customer service to provide professional home comfort solutions at a fair price that we built the Applewood name on has never wavered,” says George Gronwall, President of Applewood Air Conditioning. “In fact, you could say that’s our family tradition. “Over the years, heating and cooling systems have advanced by leaps and bounds,” added

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Gronwall. “Our ability to stay current in the industry is something we take great pride in.” Gronwall is an old hand at finding ways to adapt to a constantly-changing industry. Ask any of his 100-plus employees, and they will tell you that he succeeds utilizing a mix of old-fashioned human values with good customer service, all the while adhering to a discipline of sustainable technology … topped off by an unrelenting determination. In Applewood’s case, Gronwall set up an in-house metal shop. That way, Applewood could order material in bulk, customize systems quickly, use scrap to make cleats and dampers, and save customers both time and money. The concept worked and, as the company began to grow, the first of many diverted tons of waste were kept out of landfills.

ity in the business is the fact that its mission has never changed: to keep serving customers faster, better, and always at a fair price. What’s the Applewood process? The company starts each project by meeting with clients to assess their unique needs and budget with a free, no obligation in-home consultation. Then, based on findings during this consultation, Applewood provides clients with recommendations to make their home more comfortable, always keeping lifestyle and budget firmly in mind. Applewood will make sure clients fully understand how the equipment selected will enhance the enjoyment of their homes.

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Today, Applewood has more than 50 trucks on the road, serving the top builders in Ontario. At the same time, the company features a design-build department, gas fireplace mantle shop, and a growing expertise in all the latest heating and cooling offerings – everything from geothermal and home automation systems to high-efficiency furnaces to heat recovery ventilators. Though the years, Gronwall has steadfastly maintained an independent streak, even when other manufacturers were questioning that stance. Again, it goes back to that personal touch. He’s proud that customers can call up and get one of the Gronwalls on the line. To illustrate his point, he refers to the company’s most recent appointee – daughter Lori Gronwall, now Applewood’s vice-president.

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Their focus is on quality and service and that is what Rosehaven expects when selecting a trade, especially when it comes down to our purchasers. Applewood Air Conditioning also maintains high standards within the heating industry and I would recommend them to any other builder, any time.

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George Gronwall President & CEO Applewood Air Conditioning

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What kinds of products does Applewood carry? It all starts with the most trusted brands in the HVAC industry. Applewood selects brands that deliver the ultimate in home comfort and reliability such as Carrier, Lennox, Mitsubishi, Navien, Aprilaire, Napoleon, vanEE, Bradford White Water Heaters and many others. Applewood partners with only the most reputable product manufacturers — ensuring optimum performance and energy efficiency, fully backed by comprehensive warranties. How does Applewood go the extra mile? Applewood believes that a client’s complete comfort depends on more than heating and cooling. Applewood experts guide clients through indoor air quality issues such as humidity, filtration, ventilation and circulation that may be affecting a home, and provide clients with a smart, customized solution. Applewood has recently launched a campaign “Why pay Thousands of dollars more to rent your water heater when you can own it”! Applewood provides clients with the latest information available to help with energy conservation decisions. When it comes to the all important installation, Applewood will custom fabricate any required sheet metal in its shop to make sure a client’s new system is the perfect fit for their unique home. “We are growing at a great speed, and our goal is to continue to be the largest HVAC provider in our area and be the best place to work for our team,” says Gronwall. “And we can say all that plus we continue to be family owned and operated. We’re very proud of that.”

Congratulations Applewood Air Conditioning from all of us for your wonderful journey of nearly 50 years of success! Applewood Air Conditioning Head Office - 22,000 Sq.ft., Mississauga Ontario

We wish you all the best for your future.

Congratulations to Applewood Air Conditioning on 50 years of continued success and a wonderful partnership, from our family to yours!

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Congratulations Applewood Air Conditioning on an outstanding job in serving Ontario Builders’ Communities for nearly 50 years!.

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Applewood & Lennox have been partners for over more than 40 years, including earning the prestigious Dave Lennox Award. We enjoy a great relationship with George and the entire Applewood staff.

Congratulations to Applewood Air Conditioning as they approach their 50 year milestone of business success! We wish you all the best for many more years to come and we look forward to continuing to doing business with you in future. TownwoodHomes.com

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On behalf of The Kaneff Group of Companies and my family, I would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Applewood Air Conditioning on nearly 50 outstanding years in business. I wish you many more years of success and look forward to continuing our long-standing and valued business relationship.

Ignat (Iggy) Kaneff, C.M. OOnt., LL.D. (Hon.) Chairman, The Kaneff Group of Companies

On behalf of the Eden Oak team, I would like to extend our congratulations to Applewood on their success for the past half a century! Applewood did his first furnace install back in 1970 for Albert under Ideal Homes and has continued with Eden Oak. We wish you many more successful years ahead!

Romas Kartavicius, President Eden Oak www.edenoak.com

Taiwanese twist Vincent Callebaut’s historic Agora Garden Tower the ‘right symbiosis between humanity and nature’

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t’s been a long time coming, but the spellbinding Agora Garden Tower, a masterpiece of sustainable design conceived by Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut, is twisting its way to completion. Construction of this residential tower in Taipei, Taiwan, began back in 2013. Also known as the Tao Zhu Yin Yuan, the structure is rising to 22 storeys, and is expected to be completed, finally, by September 2017. “Taipei is for me the new Asian Silicon Valley,” Callebaut says, in a CNN interview. “I hope that the Tao Zhu Yin Yuan will become, for the city of Taipei, the new ecological symbol of the right symbiosis between humanity and nature.”

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That may be saying a lot, but there are many reasons to give Callebaut’s claims credence. Besides the impressive height, the tower twists 4.5 degrees at each floor, for a total of 90 degrees, when all is said and done. And Callebaut is quick to point out that this twisting effect allows residents to enjoy panoramic views. Arranged throughout the tower will be 23,000 trees, on the ground and on individual balconies of each of the 40 luxury apartments. These are not merely decorative adornments – it is forecast that the trees will absorb 130 tons of CO2 each year. As a sustainable residential eco-construction development, Agora Garden Tower will also be home to Taipei’s most luxurious rooftop clubhouses, a swimming pool, gym facilities and car parking. Each of the high-end apartments

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will offer maximum flexibility in terms of interior layout. From a green standpoint, the structure will be a fusion of climate, landscape and architecture. The project has an integration of bioclimatic passive systems (natural lighting and ventilation, a rainwater recycle system, low-e glass, double curtain walls) along with an optimum use of renewable energies, including photovoltaic solar roof and canopies. The energy conservation systems are automated. Along with trees, the tower will also host a vertical twisted garden sitting in the middle along with the aforementioned landscaped balconies, cascades of flowers, fruits, vegetables and aromates. Moreover, the landscaped basement for parking will be naturally lighted and ventilated. All these measures were taken to

achieve ecological objectives. Callebaut is aiming for U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Gold and Low Carbon Building Alliance, Diamond Level certifications. To this end, a rainwater capture and recycling system will be on the roof. In addition, a large 10,763 squarefoot roof-based solar panel array will reduce the building’s energy reliance on the grid. The building is therefore eco-designed. It integrates not only the recycling of organic waste and used water but also all the renewable energies and other new state-of-the-art nanotechnologies (BIPV solar photovoltaic, rain water recycling, compost, for example.) As a living organism, the tower becomes metabolic. It overpasses its energy-consuming passive role (absorbing all the natural resources and rejecting only waste) to produce its own organic food.

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The architectural concept is thus to ecodesign an energy self-sufficient building, whose energy is electric, thermal and also alimentary. Specifically, the four main ecological objectives attained will be: • The reduction of the climatic global warming; • The protection of the nature and the biodiversity; • The protection of the environment and the quality of life; • And the management of the natural resources and waste. At the same time, according to a concept where nothing is lost, everything transforms 36

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itself; all the construction and furnishing materials are being selected through recycled and/or recyclable labels. By imitating the processes of natural ecosystems, it deals with reinventing in the industrial and architectural processes in Taipei in order to produce clean solutions and to create an industrial cycle where everything is reused; either by returning to the ground as non-toxic organic nutrients, or back to industry as technical nutrients able to be indefinitely recycled. The project demonstrates the symbiosis of human actions and their positive impact on

nature. Callebaut takes particular pride in the slogan accompanying this project: A small step for carbon absorbing, a big leap for anti-global warming. “This type of ecological architecture is not a trend. It’s a necessity,” Callebaut told CNN. “For this project, I realized energy conservation, carbon reduction, and eco-friendly concepts through exceptional and novel green building design concepts with the goal of perpetuating the Confucian spirit of generational succession, continuation of the past and ushering in of the future, and long life and prosperity.” Green Building + Architecture

ocated on a national historic landmark site on Oahu’s Ford Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Inouye Regional Center features the adaptive reuse of two World War II-era airplane hangars linked by a new steel and glass building. The hangars inspired beautifully simple design solutions for how the center uses air, water and light. The LEED Gold complex accommodates 800 people in a research and office facility that integrates NOAA’s mission of “science, service and stewardship” with Hawaii’s cultural traditions and ecology. The interior environment, which is based on principles of campus design, creates a central gathering place.

ampshire College’s R.W. Kern Center is a 17,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility designed to meet the Living Building Challenge. As the gateway to campus, Kern includes classrooms, offices, a café, and gallery space. The building is selfsustaining— generating its own energy, capturing its own water, and processing its own waste. The Kern Center is the result of an inclusive and integrated design process and wholehearted commitment to the environmental mission by the whole team. The project demonstrates Hampshire’s dedication to the highest level of sustainability and stewardship, and to the college’s mission of critical inquiry, active leadership and hands-on learning.

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The American Institute of Architects Select the 2017 COTE Top Ten Awards The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected this year’s recipients of the Top Ten Awards, the industry’s premier program celebrating sustainable design excellence. Now in their 21st year, the Top Ten Awards highlight projects that exemplify the integration of great design and great performance. Submissions are required to demonstrate how the project aligns with COTE’s rigorous criteria for social, economic, and ecological value. This year’s recipients will be honored at the 2017 AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando. New for 2017 For this year, COTE substantially revised its Measures of Sustainable Design, the criteria judges use to evaluate projects. New topics include impact on health, wellness, and economy. In past years, criteria was based largely on predicted performance, not actual performance as measured after occupying the buildings. Since 2014, past Top Ten recipients have been invited to submit post-occupancy data and narratives to be recognized with a single COTE Top Ten Plus award each year. In 2017, these separate tracks are merged: The ‘Plus’ designation will denote projects with exemplary performance data and post occupancy lessons.

Bristol Community College John J. Sbrega Health and Science Building; Fall River Massachusetts Sasaki Image © Edward Caruso Photography

ristol set ambitious goals of making its new science building not only elegant and inviting, but also a model of sustainability. The 50,000-square-foot building sets the standard as the first ZNE academic science building in the Northeast. Providing hands-on learning opportunities and care to underserved populations, its program accommodates instructional labs and support space for field biology, biotech, microbiology, and chemistry; nursing simulation labs; clinical laboratory science and medical assisting labs; dental hygiene labs; and a teaching clinic. Taking a holistic approach to the design and construction of the Sbrega Health and Science Building, the team uncovered innovative ways to eliminate the use of fossil fuels, increase efficiency, and dramatically reduce demand.

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fter receiving the donation of 388-acre Eden Hall Farm north of Pittsburgh, Chatham University conceived an audacious goal to create the world’s first net-positive campus. Home of the Falk School of Sustainability, Eden Hall Campus generates more energy than it uses, is a water resource, produces food, recycles nutrients, and supports habitat and healthy soils while developing the next generation of environmental stewards. Linked buildings, landscapes and infrastructure support an active and experiential research environment. New building forms, outdoor gathering spaces and integrated artwork complement and interpret natural site systems, while making cutting-edge sustainable strategies transparent and explicit.

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Ng Teng Fong General Hospital & Jurong Community Hospital; Singapore HOK, USA; CPG, Singapore; Studio 505, Australia Image © Rory Daniel & CPG Consultants

he Green Mark Platinum NTFGH is part of Singapore’s first medical campus to combine continuing care from outpatient to post-acute care. Based on passive principles, the performance-based design supports resource efficiency, health, and well-being. Seventy percent of the facility is naturally ventilated, representing 82% of inpatient beds. Unlike its Singaporean peers, NTFGH provides every patient with an adjacent operable window, offering daylight and views. An oasis in a dense city, NTFGH incorporates parks, green roofs and vertical plantings throughout the campus. The building uses 38% less energy than a typical Singaporean hospital and 69% less than a typical U.S. hospital.

he Brock Environmental Center is a hub for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Hampton Roads office, supporting their education, advocacy and restoration initiatives. The Center is designed to express CBF’s mission of collaboration to protect one of the nation’s most valuable and threatened natural resources – the Chesapeake Bay. CBF aspired to manifest true sustainability, creating a landmark that transcends notions of “doing less harm” towards a reality where architecture can create a positive, regenerative impact on both the environment and society. The Center surpasses LEED achieving zero-net-CO2 emissions, zero waste, and Living Building Challenge certification from the International Living Future Institute.

Manhattan Districts 1/2/5 Garage & Spring Street Salt Shed; New York City Dattner Architects and WXY architecture + urban design

t the heart of Stanford University’s transformational, campuswide energy system is a new, technologically advanced central energy facility. The system replaces a 100% fossil-fuelbased cogeneration plant with primarily electrical power—65% of which comes from renewable sources—and a first-of-its-kind heat recovery system, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fossil fuel and water use. The facility comprises a net-positiveenergy administrative building, a heat recovery chiller plant, a cooling and heating plant, a service yard, and a new campus-wide main electrical substation. Designed to sensitively integrate into the surrounding campus, the architectural expression is one of lightness, transparency and sustainability to express the facility’s purpose.

he Garage and Salt Shed celebrate the role of civic infrastructure by integrating innovative architectural design with sustainability and a sensitivity to the urban context. The building is wrapped in a custom perforated double-skin façade that reduces solar gain while allowing daylight and views in personnel areas. The 1.5 acre extensive green roof reduces heat-island effect, promotes biodiversity, and filters waste steam condensate and rainwater allowing it to be reused for truck wash. The projects are also benchmarks for NYC’s Active Design program, which promotes the health and fitness of occupants through building design.

Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University; Washington, D.C. Payette and Ayers Saint Gross Image © Robert Benson Photography

he Milken Institute School of Public Health at GWU embeds core public health values — movement, light/air, greenery, connection to place, social interaction, community engagement — in a highly unconventional, LEED Platinum building on an urban campus in the heart of the nation’s capital. Research offices, classrooms and study areas are clustered around an array of multifloor void spaces that open the building’s dense core to daylight and views. An irresistible, sky-lit stair ascends all eight levels, encouraging physical activity. The pod-like classrooms are set in from the perimeter so informal study and social interaction space can overlook the bustling traffic circle.

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Discovery Elementary School, Arlington Public Schools; Arlington, Virginia VMDO Architects Image © Alan Karchmer; Lincoln Barbour & VMDO Architects

iscovery Elementary School is the largest zero-energy school in the US. The challenge was to integrate a 98,000 SF building into a residential neighborhood while keeping the entire PV array on the roof. By terracing the mass into a south facing hill, the project met local goals for scale, community goals for preservation of flat, open space for recreation, and global goals for ideal orientation for solar generation. Discovery offers a positive example of a solution to the global crisis of climate change – and along the way emboldens students with the expectation that they are creative participants in those solutions.

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