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That they are personally on-site each and every workday speaks volumes about their attention to detail.

“We aim to surpass expectations, actually,” says Paolo. “It doesn’t make any difference if it’s a young couple designing their first home or a family designing a home to suit their

changing lifestyle. Our attention to detail has brought us to the reputable family company that Gatto Homes is today.”

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A cut above the rest Gatto Homes the first Ontario builder to provide net zero-ready townhomes

t should come as no surprise that Gatto Homes is the first Ontario builder to construct and offer net zero-ready freehold townhomes.

Par for the course, actually, as Gatto Homes has always endeavored to stay ahead of the competition where building standards are concerned. And that’s been the case 4

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since 1969 when Guido Gatto founded the Guelph-based home construction company.

are continuing to expand into energy and efficiency of our homes.”

“Gatto has always been about the quality and workmanship in our homes,” says Oscar Gatto, president of Gatto Homes Inc. “My brother – company vice-president Paolo Gatto – and I have used the knowledge passed down from our father and today we

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Industry accolades came flooding in when Gatto Homes officially launched phase one of their net zero-ready homes in the south end of

Guelph in September 2017. With dignitaries, enhanced partners and friends and family on hand, Gatto Homes

was recognized as the first homebuilder in Ontario to construct and offer net zero-ready townhomes.

“Allowing our homeowners the ability to disconnect from the “grid” and live in a home that is able to produce its own energy on an annual basis is something that we, as a small custom homebuilder from Guelph, could only ever dream

of being able to do.” says Oscar. “To have the ability to offer our homeowners a home that can sustain its own needs and have the possibility of returning unused energy back to local providers; well, we think that is just truly

amazing.” The net zero-ready townhomes produced by Gatto Homes – in the Clair Meadows subdivision – aim to bring the net-zero concept to the average homebuyer.

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By taking an innovative step forward, and going above and beyond “building to code,” Gatto Homes is providing future homeowners with a comfortable, quiet and durable home that is 77 per cent more efficient and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The two primary spokespersons for the company point out that technology today has come a long way since their father began building homes nearly 50 years ago. R4 walls, single pane windows and 130,000+ BTU furnaces used to be the standard. Today, Gatto Homes is constructing the majority of their homes using insulation up to R34 on the walls, triple pane glass windows and as low as 30,000 BTU furnaces. Every Gatto home is built with the solid foundation of quality and commitment, they say. A detailed look at what the phase one townhomes provide includes the following talking points: • The exterior aesthetics of the phase one townhomes have been created using natural earth-coloured tones providing an attractive curb appeal; • A concealed niche allows for the utility hookups to be hidden, so as not to take away from the design, yet leaving homeowners easy access to their utilities boxes; • Covered front porches, private fenced back8

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yard patios and fully dry-walled garages with modern car charging hook-ups and an access door into the main floor laundry room breezeway are some of the provided inclusions for homeowners; • Interior floor plan layouts and aesthetics have been flawlessly designed to create inviting areas throughout the homes;

• Nine-foot ceilings and an open concept main floor set the stage for the custom design; • Natural light pours into these homes through the triple pane windows; • Solid oak staircases with decorative metal balusters make the second floor access alluring to families as they make their way upstairs;

• The master bedrooms were designed with walk-in closets and beautiful “spa-like” ensuites to allow homeowners the space to relax in luxury; • And each townhome is equipped with a Velux Sun Tunnel to allow for natural sunlight in the second floor hallway. Following up on the success of phase one, Gatto Homes has moved ahead with phase two of the net zero-ready freehold townhomes at Clair Meadows, with many of the same features included.

Located on prime lots nestled inside protected conservation lands, and surrounded by green space and wetlands, Clair Meadows was planned with considerations made for ecological and environmental footprints. The townhomes there continue to be extremely energy efficient and constructed with building materials allowing homeowners to actually disconnect from the grid when they are ready to do so. www.gattohomesinc.com

Net zero-ready townhomes by Gatto Homes are being built in collaboration with Owens Corning Canada, Building Knowledge Canada, Dashwood, Hy-Mark, Dettson, and Moen. Gatto Homes Inc.’s enhanced comfort enclosure system incorporates the Owens Corning air barrier system which addresses the three principals of building science: heat flow, air flow and moisture flow; all in one application. This system delivers an exceptional indoor living environment that provides Gatto Homes’ customers a comfortable, quiet and durable home.

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ber challenged several firms to design an infrastructure that will support an uberAIR Skyport platform to safely and efficiently transport people via Electric Vertical Take-off and Landings (eVTOLs) with the plan to start demonstrating the technology in 2020 and start operating the flying taxi service in 2023. HPA met the challenge and was selected as one of six design finalists. VP of Design, Walter Hughes conceptualized two distinctive ports for eVTOL aircrafts that would serve 5,400 passengers per hour with 180 landings/takeoffs per hour. Hughes proposed constructing the faรงade using a combination of innovative self-healing bio-concrete and foliage; this will not only add an ecofriendly element to the project but helps reduce noise and pollution.

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Humphreys & Partners Unveils Skyport Architecture Concept Uber Elevate design requirements consisted of designing a Skyport and/or Mega-Skyport that were modular and scalable to serve from 150 landings per hour to over 1,000, fit within a 3 acre square footprint and the design should absorb/deflect noise away from or blend in with ground below to minimize community disturbance. Humphreys & Partners thrived on the idea

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of using current infrastructure and created a project that is simple to expand and replicate while tying existing transport solutions to new urban mobility systems. “When designing the Skyport and MegaSkyport, it was important to think about concepts that fit present-day technology and existing developments, but can also adapt with shifting trends. Developers constantly ask us about the future of parking garages, as major modes of

transportation reduce the need for traditional parking. Uber Elevate offers a viable solution. We focused on a design that can easily be replicated expanded. Add retail, office, and more, and we’ve expanded the meaning of a multi-use space,” said Hughes. SKYPORT The Skyport is a destination port that sits atop the existing parking garage adjacent to

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a prospective high-rise project, located in West Downtown Los Angeles. A viable solution to the ever-pressing developer’s question of what to do with existing parking garages and lots, as cars become a less-frequent mode of transportation. These ports are smaller in size and easy to duplicate around a city, creating multiple options for departure and takeoff. Skyport was designed with a 2-layer skin

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system. A green wall layer will aid in noise reduction while filtering the air. The second layer, Bio-Concrete will be crafted from mixture of concrete and limestone-producing bacteria called bioconcrete. This self-healing material is activated by water and thrives in alkaline conditions to fill and repair cracks and damage, effortlessly tying nature and the built environment. In addition to its self-healing properties the

concrete will absorb CO2. On the drone landing level, there will be 2 landing pads separated by 200 feet and a safety net with PV glass. Generating 150 landings per hour, once the eVOTL has landed it moves to the high speed drone elevator that charges the vehicle while delivering customers to the passenger circulation area. In addition to the Skyport, there will be a ground level drop off and pick up breezeway.

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future expansion. Mega-Skyport is proposed to sit on top of Highway 105 in Los Angeles, allowing for interaction with multiple modes of transportation. An existing railway runs through the middle, while cars and shuttles can drop off on the first level, with parking underneath the structure. Noise from the highway helps camouflage the additional noise generated from Mega-Skyport. Poised for continued growth and expansion, Mega-Skyport is a multi-use space and can ac-

commodate office, retail and more. In addition to the mixed-use features, this port is designed to support high activity and functionality from daily commuter traffic to high volume events. Ensuring safety, none of the landing/departure pads overlap and each take-off and landing surface and zone is within FAA regulations. Driving home sustainable design, MegaSkyport will feature transparent glass solar cells which is energy generation for the eVTOLS, solar rope technology within the concrete/pavsummer 2018

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To do so, Malek explains, Urbanscape seeks the synthesis coming from the aforementioned design factors.

“In this respect, concepts and ideas illustrated in competition projects highly seek our ideals and fantasies in the realm of architectural design while our real projects are presenting a pragmatic effort adapting such ideals with the corresponding framework of nowadays’ restrictions,” he continues. “Whereas, by keeping the insistence on our ideals, we have involved economy, culture and contemporary needs with the process of de-

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Apartment of the Future Makes Waves

umphreys & Partners Architects, a Dallas-based firm, has unveiled a project it believes will set a standard for multifamily design of the future. Vice President of Design Walter Hughes revealed a high-rise concept that portrayed renderings of two towers on the Manhattan waterfront. Pier 2 is the innovative solution to the growing changes in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle and inclusion of technology. It is a new form of dwelling that can improve quality of life and create a greater connection to nature.

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The 100 percent sustainable project is designed with modular and micro units, coworking spaces and every amenity a futuristic apartment dweller needs to thrive: artificial intelligence, drones, home automation, autonomous vehicles and a variety of activity and wellness centres. Starting from the ground up this concept includes: ground level retail space outfitted with smart shopping capabilities, photovoltaic glass, wind turbines, green walls, Tesla energy via Powerwall, vertical farming and park and

recreational areas that will have facial recognition technology and other carbon footprint reducing features. Forward thinking and integrating the latest technology into multifamily projects is Humphreys & Partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; priority. Pier 2 not only defies conventional multifamily design, but represents the future of multifamily design. This time around, the firm was grappling with issues like the lack of affordable housing, the decrease in parking spaces, the rise of drone technology, and the need for more sustainable architecture.

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1/3 OF THE TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION TIME, AND COST SAVINGS THAT GOES BACK TO THE CONSUMER AT 10-20% PIER 2 IS THE INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO THE GROWING CHANGES IN PEOPLE’S LIFESTYLE AND INCLUSION OF TECHNOLOGY.

schemes include automated parking systems, full-service bike stations, and energygenerating walkways.

BASE Transportation is evolving. Major changes are going to happen in the way people commute to work, take a family vacation and visit other countries. Autonomous transportation may seem like something out of a science fiction novel but it will soon become a reality. With an in-service goal of 2021, Elon Musk’s proposed Hyperloop will whisk people from New York to Washington D.C. in 30 minutes. Self-driving vehicles, flying cars, and artificial intelligent drones are already being tested. This is why the team at Humphreys & Partners shaped such an accommodating site plan. Other integrated transportation-oriented

THE HYPERLOOP WILL WHISK PEOPLE FROM NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON D.C. IN 30 MINUTES

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The way people shop and seek entertainment is rapidly changing. Pier 2’s ground level retail space will be outfitted with an Amazon Go store with cashier-less, smart shopping capabilities. Park and recreational areas overlooking the Hudson River will have special facial recognition technology for more engaging interactive displays and connectedness. PLATFORMS Two platforms at a lower and upper

concourse connect both towers and house the amenities which host a variety of residential services such as a pet spa, pool area, fitness and wellness centers, restaurants, drone landing areas and more. Horizontal and vertical elevators will run back and forth within the lower platform, adding a sense of ease and quickness never before seen in a multifamily concept. TOWER Pier 2’s distinctive profile is the result of modular design. Each unit is pre-constructed and shipped to the site. This allows for exceptional quality, one third of the typical construction time, and cost savings that goes back to the consumer at 10 to 20 percent. It also adds more flexibility of design and additional energy efficiency. summer 2018

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window option that saves electrical consumption in the summer and winter by up to 34 percent. Wind turbines churn under the upper platform and create energy for homes that also decrease the building’s carbon footprint. Other energy efficient sources include solar

panels, Tesla energy via Powerwall, tidal power using the currents for the Hudson River and vertical farming for food production without pesticides.

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On the exterior, green walls add a distinctive natural element and help to clean the air while providing wildlife habitats and increase real estate values.

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tainly never be built, Hughes conceded, but he insists that buildings like it will become more and more common in the coming years. And while the pie-in-the-sky proposal is mostly a way for the firm to show off its design chops, it’s also a way for the visionaries there to sharpen their teeth and prepare for the residential demands of tomorrow, he said.

According to Humphreys & Partners, their proposal is about looking forward. “It’s not what’s happening today but what’s going to happen tomorrow. Pier 2 not only defies conventional multifamily design, but represents the answer to the question of what’s next.” www.humpreys.com Green Building + Architecture

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Roman Sarachman brings his lofty standards into play with every custom home at TRC Design Build

t’s no secret that Roman Sarachman stands apart from his peers in the building of custom homes. As the President of TRC Design Build, Sarachman has won acclaim all across the Golden Horseshoe and Kitchener-Waterloo areas with his dedication to precision, building enchanting custom homes, visionary lifestyles and quality residential masterpieces. The accolades are not hackneyed – Sarachman has deservedly earned a stellar

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reputation, through word of mouth, repeat homebuyers and supportive testimonials. “First of all, I don’t build cheap houses,” says Sarachman, a one-time Director of Engineering at aerospace giant, McDonnell Douglas. “ “My clients tend to be older people who have had houses built for them in the past. They know and understand the problems that can develop if the houses are not properly constructed. “For starters, I don’t use chipboard

anywhere, only high-grade Canadian plywood. Chipboard loses as much as 50 per cent of its strength when it gets wet and it also grows mould. My houses don’t have that problem.” Additionally, the Hamilton-area-based home builder uses custom-designed trusses to TRC specifications for added strength and open web ‘no bounce’ floor joists, all included in its per-square-foot cost or, on client request, arranges ‘cost-plus’ arrangements at highly competitive rates. summer 2018

“The people I build houses for appreciate the fact that I’m something of a fanatic when it comes to this kind of thing,” Sarachman says. “They understand that it adds cost, but they know that in the long run it’s worth it. If someone asks me to build a cheap house for them, I suggest they go elsewhere. Bold words, but he routinely backs them up. His attention to detail goes far beyond the norm in the industry. A case in point: TRC’s over-thetop approach to basement installation. summer 2018

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cooling in his homes, and the firm’s energysaving programs attest to that. Sarachman points to a number of competitive advantages TRC can lay claim to.

“We build the driest basements of any houses in Canada,” he says. TRC uses its proprietary StayDry® design system that is set up to control the basement dew point. (Sarachman points out that basement design in Canada hasn’t changed in principal for 50 years and TRC is leading the way for basement climate control.) A closer look at the process TRC applies to basements shows many more features that add up to an end result that is virtually waterproof. Every TRC custom home, Sarachman explains, begins with steel rebar in the foundation and eight-inch by 24-inch footings (to provide exceptional strength and stability) enclosed in Delta wrap – an extruded high-density polyethylene membrane that is impermeable to water and impervious to acids. Then two inches of foam are added below grade. For extra protection and reduced humidity on interior foundation walls, he installs R7 foam board above grade plus R20 bagged insulation ceiling to floor on the entire foundation wall.

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“I use a special TRC weeping tile design,” Sarachman says. “They’re located a foot and a half away from the footings and 10 inches below them. That, plus the seven inches of stone beneath the basement floor, ensures that no water is ever going to enter the basement because it all drains away from the house.” (For added safety, the company uses a TRC-designed sump ‘tri-pump’ system, with backup generator in high water table applications.) summer 2018

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• Energy efficiency; • Total climate control technology; • 38 standard features exceeding building code; • !00% client input on custom design; • And monthly budget control analysis with clients. Sarachman utilizes an enhanced TRC-designed zone-control system, which permits homeowners to create temperature-controlled areas providing optimum comfort with minimum energy from room to room and season to season. Instead of a fixed temperature throughout the home, zone control uses a computer module to maintain the ideal temperature in each defined area, according to the owner’s pre-programmed wishes. The result is impressive year-round 51% energy savings. Energy efficiency, multi-zone comfort, impermeable and well-insulated basements … all top shelf. The icing on the TRC cake, however, just may be Sarachman’s design sense and attention to detail. All in all, the upshot is this: Sarachman abhors mediocrity and less-than-ideal craftsmanship – someone to whom ‘good enough’ is not, nor ever will be, good enough. www.trccustomhomes.com

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A professional engineer with years of building experience in both residential and commercial markets, Roman Sarachman has built some of the most structurally-sound and energy-efficient homes in the area. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Waterloo and who has held senior leadership roles in some of the most reputable manufacturing companies in the Golden Horseshoe region. summer 2018

International Living Future Institute certifies Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre the first Living Building Challenge project in Canada

ork Region’s Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre has been awarded Living Building Challenge certification by the International Living Future Institute; the most rigorous sustainability standard in the world. “A truly inspirational example of forest stewardship and regenerative building construction, the Bill Fisch Forest and Stewardship Education Centre integrates with the local ecology and becomes one with its forest neighbors,” said Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of the International Living Future Institute. “The Centre is a model example of humanity’s ability to reconcile our relationship with nature.” From the beginning, The Regional Municipality of York conveyed to DIALOG that they wanted the new 370 sq m (4000 sq ft) building to be “the greenest education centre ever built”. To achieve this goal, DIALOG brought together an interdisciplinary team that included architects, engineers, and interior designers, as well as forest education experts, arborists and ecologists to design a building that would be net-zero energy, net-zero water and offer an inspired place of learning with a projected 90-year life-cycle. Targeting the Living Building Challenge (LBC) was a natural fit for the project since the ideals of the certification closely aligned with both York Region and DIALOG’s own beliefs. “When we learned about this project we said summer 2018

to ourselves – what a great opportunity! We can bring all of our understanding, our ideals, our integrated design methodology, and our passion together in one symbolic project”, says Craig Applegath, DIALOG Principal in Charge. According to the International Living Future Institute, “Living buildings give more than they take, creating a positive impact on the human and natural systems that interact with them.” Successful projects demonstrate excellence in seven performance areas called petals over a minimum of 12 months of continuous occupancy. Place – Restoring a healthy interrelationship with nature. Water – Creating developments that operate within the water balance of a given place and climate. Energy – Relying only on current solar income. Health & Happiness – Creating environments that optimize physical and psychological health. Materials – Endorsing products that are safe for all species through time. Equity – Supporting a just and equitable world. Beauty – Celebrating design that uplifts the human spirit. Meeting the red-list requirements for a Living Building under the Materials petal was the most challenging aspect of achieving this certification. This required the complete elimination of 20 chemicals of concern which include carcinogens, toxinogens, mutagens, persistent

bio accumulative chemicals, and hormone disruptors. A materials advocacy letter was issued to approximately 10,000 suppliers to request health product declarations and environmental product declarations for all products. The use of wood in the design was integral to the building’s performance and appropriate to its function as a Forest Education Centre. The structure was built almost entirely of laminated and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), all of which was FSC sustainably harvested or recycled wood, and was designed to be easily disassembled and recycled in the future when BFFSEC comes to the end of its useful life—like the project’s exterior wood cladding, which was salvaged and repurposed from the old Cascades warehouse in Toronto at the end of its life. “Opportunities of this sort don’t come along very often. We knew if we wanted to do a LBC building, this was our chance. It’s a nice flat site, incorporates natural storm water management, natural infiltration, and at the same time this site demands that you do something special”, say Charles Marshall, Sustainability Consultant at DIALOG. The resulting building has met all seven petals of the LBC, and was granted its certification on May 17, 2018. BFFSEC is the first LBC certified project in Canada, the second outside of the US, and one of only 21 buildings achieving full LBC certification worldwide. Green Building + Architecture

evolv1 Canada’s first Zero Carbon Building - Design project

he uniquely modern evolv1 urban office building in Waterloo, Ontario, is the first-ever project to receive a Zero Carbon Building – Design certification under CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Standard. The certification means evolv1 has demonstrated design excellence and provided documentation indicating that the project has: • Modelled a zero carbon balance for future operations • Incorporated a highly efficient energy and ventilation system to meet a defined threshold for thermal energy intensity • Designed onsite renewable energy systems capable of providing a minimum of five per cent of building energy consumption Due to be completed Summer 2018, the vision for this three-storey, 110,000 sq.ft. commercial multi-tenant office building is the realization

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of a collaboration between the Cora Group, Sustainable Waterloo Region, the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and anchor tenant EY. It is one of 16 participants in CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Pilot Program. evolv1 received its ZCB-Design certification in April 2018. CaGBC spoke with Adrian Conrad, Chief Operating Officer of the Cora Group, about the vision for the project and how this landmark achievement as part of the Zero Carbon Building program is making a real difference in shaping a sustainable future. A new benchmark for sustainable design “Our original vision was to design and build a building that was net positive energy at similar costs to conventional construction – and we were determined to prove it was possible,” said Conrad. With this goal in mind, evolv1’s project

team – including Stantec, which designed the building, and construction firm Melloul-Blamey – employed a highly integrated design process that incorporates both active and passive systems to optimize value against construction cost. The building’s design includes elements aimed not only at maximizing its energy efficiency, but at producing more energy than it consumes: • High-performance building envelope • Geo-exchange / variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC system • Triple pane glazing • Solar wall for preheated ventilation • Combination of carport and roof-mounted photovoltaics producing 700kw of electricity for the grid • Three-storey green wall, promoting improved indoor air quality Once complete, the building’s performance will summer 2018

be measured over its first 12 months of operation in order to demonstrate achievement of a zero emissions balance, which would allow it to earn a Zero Carbon Building – Performance certification. In addition, evolv1 is targeting LEED Platinum certification, further positioning the building at the leading edge. “We are excited to be setting this new benchmark within the design and construction industry,” Conrad added. An eye on the future of green building For the Cora Group, the pursuit of a ZCBDesign certification for evolv1 represents both an investment in a greener future and an opportunity to underscore the company’s history as a sustainable builder for more than a decade. “First and foremost, we want to make a difference,” Conrad said. “When we heard about the CaGBC Zero Carbon Building certification, we saw a tremendous opportunity to measure our efforts summer 2018

against a progressive new building standard and to pilot our project within a program that is capturing attention from across the country and indeed, around the world.” He noted that the Cora Group’s participation in the Zero Carbon Building Pilot Program has enabled the project team to learn from others who share their vision and philosophy, as well as to contribute to broader industry knowledge about low-carbon construction. And with its location within Waterloo’s Idea Quarter, on the doorstep of the soon-to-becompleted ION Light Rail Transit system, evolv1 is gearing up to be a hub for next-generation innovation and the millennial workforce. The hope, Conrad said, is that the building’s ZCB-Design certification will be an important seal of approval, signalling to premier tenants that the Cora Group is a leading provider of high-quality,

sustainable, green spaces, and ultimately changing the way procurement is done. “We envision a day where zero carbon building design will be on the top of a tenant’s wish list when searching for office space,” he said. Realizing a shared vision Given the fact that the evolv1 project team is essentially breaking new ground with the Zero Carbon Building Program, a critical piece of the puzzle has been the utilization of the integrated design process to ensure alignment among everyone involved, from the building owner, to the architectural and engineering teams and sustainability consultants, to the contractor and subtrades. “Probably the biggest piece of advice we can offer is to get everyone on the same page from the very beginning,” he said, adding that the project has been a true team effort. Green Building + Architecture

“In the early days of the project, there was a lot of consensus-building among the parties involved to ensure our vision was properly communicated and shared.” This shared vision has also been helpful in navigating the uncertainty of working with governments, utilities and the associated red tape to figure out the details of a new initiative. Adhering to zero carbon principles requires an additional level of attention to detail at every step of the design and construction process, making it even more important to have all hands on deck, Conrad noted. Validating the financial feasibility of zero carbon building evolv1’s ZCB-Design certification through the CaGBC is a third-party validation of the Cora Group’s belief that it is financially possible to build within a conventional business model while using low-carbon building strategies with minimal impact on the environment, Conrad said. “We all knew it was possible, but we’ve now proven it is absolutely, financially possible to build a Zero Carbon commercial building, and to do it solely through private capital funding,” he said. “The Cora Group is exceedingly proud to be recognized by CaGBC and to have evolv1 become the first project in Canada of its kind to be Zero Carbon Building – Design certified.”

Green Building + Architecture magazine interviewed Richard Williams, Principal at Stantec Architecture Ltd. in Toronto.

: What were the challenges and what steps did you take to help Cora Group to achieve Canada’s first Zero Carbon Building - Design project?

: Our Stantec team is extremely proud to be part of this great achievement in helping the Cora Group to realize the vision of evolv1. Adrian Conrad was truly visionary in his goal, but also fully engaged and resolute in keeping us on track and within the parameters that would make this the benchmark project it has become. Some of the key steps include: An inclusive design process. There was a carefully planned and executed engagement strategy, facilitated by Stantec, that included the developer (who would ultimately also be operator), future anchor tenants, key sustainability and innovation stakeholders, and the local research community. This was extremely valuable in defining goals, mapping opportunities, and developing criteria for evaluation. In effect, we developed the concept of the feasibility ideas funnel – continually evaluating and narrowing options to arrive at the final design. The big challenge with this type of inclusive engagement is having the time within a tight commercial building schedule to make this happen. Fortunately, we now have a replicable process that can move much more effectively for future project engagement. Following the correct path for high performance. This meant following the path of optimizing passive strategies (reducing fundamental energy demands), then optimizing active strategies (hi-efficiency building systems) and only then looking at renewable energy opportunities. In support of this, we used a proprietary Stantec parametric modelling system to analyze thousands of combinations of system components, costs, and resultant energy performance. This helped guide us to the most energy-efficient and cost-effective systems for ultimate incorporation into the building. The big challenge here is to always avoid jumping to preconceived conclusions too quickly. For example, there are many building systems that are normally not considered and only make sense if you have first used extensive passive strategies to reduce loads in the building first. Architectural design. Ultimately, Stantec was tasked to create a Class A office building that would attract leading tenants ranging from the start-up / incubator tech community to established leading edge global consulting firms. We were also locating in a rapidly developing research and technology community. The challenge was to not let the development of highperformance, sustainable solutions interfere with our goal to design

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a striking architectural statement that would effectively represent the benchmark this project was becoming. In addressing this, we put the same intensity of analysis and innovation into the architectural expression the project deserves. Focus on the goals. The Cora Group had a clear goal of making this benchmark facility a commercially feasible, leasable, and replicable development. The challenge is that, with the team’s enthusiasm and commitment to achievement, we always needed to keep returning to this basic commercial vision that was driving the project. Adrian was key in always challenging the team, always being open to creative ideas, but he always balanced this with the commercial reality of the final test in the marketplace. We feel we have passed this final test.

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