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ANNUAL 2018 ISSUE, Alberta Chapter - CaGBC Regional Publication /

AIMING FOR ZERO CARBON IN ALBERTA The University of Calgary’s Redeveloped MacKimmie Tower and New Block and Link Bringing LEED certification to a high-rise residential development Edmonton’s BUILDING ENERGY benchmarking program Energy Efficiency Alberta sets the PACE for Albertans

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PRAIRIE WOOD SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE December 11, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta Registration will open Fall 2018 $75 to attend ($50 early bird rate) info: www.wood-works.ca/alberta/wsf Discover the many reasons developers, architects, engineers and municipalities are choosing wood for their iconic structures. Earn up to 6 Structured professional development hours at our one-day educational event featuring international and local wood projects and products! Special edition Illustration of the 2018 Prairie Wood Design Award winners by Jason Blower.

PRAIRIE WOOD DESIGN AWARDS 2019 Call for Nominations now open. Deadline to submit completed applications: October 19, 2018 Visit our website to submit your project, review sponsorship opportunities and purchase Gala tickets. http://wood-works.ca/alberta/wda/ The Annual Prairie Wood Design Awards celebrate excellence in wood construction and design. Projects based in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are eligible to compete. Raw: Almond pop-up restaurant – Winnipeg, Manitoba. Image courtesy of Lindsay Reid.

ABOUT Wood WORKS! Alberta is a non-profit program of the Canadian Wood Council dedicated to assisting design professionals include wood in their projects. Talk to us about our educational presentations, case studies and recognition programs. www.wood-works.ca/alberta Technology and Trades renewal and Innovation Project – Lethbridge, Alberta. Images courtesy of Tom Arban Photography Inc.

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Message from the Alberta Chapter - CaGBC CHAPTER SPONSORS This has been an exciting year for the Alberta Chapter – we welcomed our new Regional Director, Lisa Fox, who comes to us with a wonderful depth of experience and has jumped in wholeheartedly; we launched our first Leadership Awards and had an overwhelming response of nominated leaders and projects from across our province; and we expanded our board to its maximum size to handle all of the great upcoming programs, education and advocacy work we are doing an as organization.

We are striving to build core relationships with our provincial and municipal leaders as well as organizations working towards meaningful change. We are at the precipice of the critical climate change movement, supporting our membership every step of the way.

Special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support of the Canada Green Building Council – Alberta Chapter. These partnerships enable us to serve Alberta’s building community through events, programming and research dedicated I am thrilled to represent our membership and to expanding local capacity for green board building. as Chair and welcome collaborating with each one of our members as well as other provincial chapters and our national team. I welcome you to reach out to connect and work together towards a more sustainable future!

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Message from the Honourable Shannon Phillips Minister of Environment and Parks, and Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office

As Minister of Environment and Parks, and Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office, I am immensely proud of the work our province is doing to take action on climate change, diversify the economy, support sustainable communities, and uncover new opportunities for research, innovation, and technology. Our programs are creating jobs in construction, planning, and energy services; growing future-ready industries like renewable energy; and empowering communities to play a larger role in advancing Alberta's climate leadership goals. This summer, we introduced property assessed clean energy (PACE) legislation that will help property owners make green upgrades without putting money down. Costs for energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects would be recovered through the owner's property taxes. This is an important milestone for Alberta's building owners, homeowners, and communities who will soon have another tool to lower utility costs, reduce emissions, and help green Alberta's electricity grid. This program will mark the latest resource for Alberta's communities, who continue to play a prominent role in supporting our ongoing transition to clean energy. Solar uptake has been especially impressive province-wide, with a broad rangeof programs available for municipalities, residences, businesses, non-profits, farmers, and Indigenous communities to directly access and share the benefits of renewable energy generation. In fact, Alberta now offers more solar programs than any other province in Canada. When we saw that 2014 emissions from Alberta houses were responsible for seven per cent of Alberta's greenhouse gas emissions, we updated and adopted seven new building codes to include energy efficiency improvements. These changes ensure the amount of energy used by homeowners and businesses is permanently reduced and savings continue into the future. We recognize that investments in Alberta's energy sector are also investments in the environmental and social values that strengthen economies. Our innovation fund invests $1.4 billion to foster the next generation of technology that will help the commercial and industrial sectors create jobs, attract investment, reduce emissions, and expand and diversify access to tidewater and world energy markets. Albertans know that the environment and the economy go hand-in-hand, and we are enthusiastically embracing the opportunity to take leadership on both fronts. By protecting the province's health, wealth, and growth, we continue to make life better for all Albertans. Sincerely, Shannon Phillips Minister of Environment and Parks, and Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office

See past issues of CaGBC Alberta Chapter FOCUS here.

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Professional near Calgary’s core Energy Efficiency Alberta 6 Upcoming Development Events sets the PACE for Albertans 24 critical foundation: Fast track your green building 8 ABUILDING ENERGY benchmarking 16 career with the CaGBC Rogers Place: A New Era for in Edmonton 26 Green Building Design and Hockey in Edmonton Taking Flight: A LEED Gold Alberta Chapter partnering 11 with Energy Efficiency Alberta 18 School Inspired by Nature to host Zero Carbon education Design of University of and event series 28 Calgary project “Looks Up” Constructing Alberta’s 20 Economic Engine and Driving to Community Well-being and Aspirational Sustainability

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UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS DATE

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LOCATION

13-Sep

Superhero Series: Stephen Hunter Building Science & Architecture

Calgary

19-Sep

YEG EGP Building Tour - University of Alberta: Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science

Edmonton

19-Sep

Building Tours - University of Alberta: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy

Edmonton

27-Sep

Imagining the Future of Green: Pre-Symposium Networking Event

Calgary

2-Oct

Zero Carbon Industry Engagement: Buco Pizzeria in Epcor Tower

Edmonton

11-Oct

Introduction to the Changes in LEED v4

Calgary

11-Oct

Introduction to the WELL Building Standard

Calgary

11-Oct

The Zero Carbon Building Standard

Calgary

11-Oct

ASBS Exhibitor Showcase & Keynote Reception

Calgary

12-Oct

The 21st Annual Alberta Sustainable Building Symposium

Calgary

18-Oct

Superhero Series: Melissa Kindratsky, ISL Engineering and Land Services

Calgary

23-Oct

NECB: 2011 with 2015 Changes to Regulation

Red Deer

8-Nov

Superhero Series: David Kelly, Skyfire ENergy

Calgary

12-Nov

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Calgary

15-Nov

LEED Green Associate Exam Kickstarter

Edmonton

5-Dec

CaGBC Annual Leadership Awards Night

Edmonton

13-Dec

Superhero Series: Susan Kapetanovik-Marr, Morrison Hershfield

Calgary

13-Dec

WELL Building Standard: A Sustainable Future

Edmonton

8-Feb

CaGBC Alberta Green Homes Summit

Red Deer

For updated information about CaGBC Alberta Events & Training please visit: http://bit.ly/CaGBCEducation.

Alberta Chapter partnering with Energy Efficiency Alberta to host Zero Carbon education and event series

To avoid the worst effects of climate change we need to drastically cut back on the emissions associated with the operation of new buildings by 2030, and effectively eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from all building operations by 2050. To achieve this goal, new buildings being planned today must set zero carbon emissions as their target. Retrofits of existing buildings must likewise emphasize deep emissions reductions. There is no longer time to wait, action must be taken now. That’s why CaGBC launched the Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard – to prioritize the pursuit of zero emissions today. The ZCB Standard is a made-inCanada solution to achieving our climate change commitments, providing a path for both new and existing buildings to reach zero carbon. The Alberta Chapter of the CaGBC is pleased to partner with Energy Efficiency Alberta to provide exciting opportunities to get an in-depth look at the Standard, through a new series of Zero Carbon industry engagement events and training sessions, beginning Fall 2018 and continuing through 2019. Join us and access the latest learning, best practices and success stories from project teams using zero carbon strategies to construct some of Canada’s most exciting buildings. The series will feature introductory workshops on how to leverage the Standard for current and future projects, case studies, and more. Visit cagbc.org/zerocarbonalberta for all the newest updates on the Alberta Chapter’s Zero Carbon Industry Event and Training Series and to register for the series – events will be added regularly as they are confirmed. The University of Calgary’s MacKimmie Complex Redevelopment Zero Carbon Building Pilot Project.

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This represents nearly 22 million sq.ft. of commercial building space in the first year of the program. In addition, the first annual benchmarking awards luncheon took place in March 2018, and included the release of a benchmarking report featuring examples of Edmonton’s high-performing, energy-efficient buildings. It can be viewed at edmonton.ca/ energybenchmarking.

1 Building energy benchmarking programs are a proven approach that has led to energy conservation and carbon reduction in more than 20 cities across North America. Such programs help building owners and managers understand their building’s energy performance and how they compare to similar buildings. This information drives changes to tenant behaviour, building operations, and energy retrofits that result in energy savings and support market transformation objectives.

By Laura De Carolis Edmonton’s building energy benchmarking program Edmonton is the first municipality in Canada to implement a building energy benchmarking program that works with commercial, institutional and multi-family buildings to make energy performance information more accessible. The voluntary program compares annual, whole-building energy consumption across Edmonton’s large building stock. That information is then used to benchmark building energy performance, and facilitate energy-efficiency improvements and GHG reductions. Edmonton’s building owners and managers have demonstrated industry leadership and a commitment to excellence in energy performance with 83 buildings participating from 21 organizations.

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Registration open to all commercial, institutional and multi-family buildings All commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings in Edmonton over 20,000 sq.ft. are welcome to join Edmonton’s Building Energy Benchmarking Program. Participants benefit from technical support, customized benchmarking reports, education, and incentives up to $10,000 per building to offset energy audit costs. To join, please register your building(s) by September 30, 2018, at edmonton.ca/ energybenchmarking.

1 and 2 - Edmonton is the first city in Canada to implement a building energy benchmarking program to make energy performance information more accessible for all types of buildings. 3 - Founding members of Edmonton’s Corporate Climate Leaders Program are addressing the climate change challenge. 4 - Rob Otway of PCL Construction Management Inc. says belonging to the Climate Leaders Program will help drive performance around sustainable business practices.

Edmonton’s corporate climate champions leading efforts to address climate change

More and more people are realizing that climate change is one of the greatest threats facing the planet. Reducing global GHG emissions to meet the United Nations’ Paris Agreement to keep global temperature increases at or below 1.5 degrees will require all citizens, corporations and governments to step up. In the City of Edmonton, 18 corporations are addressing this climate change challenge by becoming founding members of the city’s Corporate Climate Leaders Program. The program supports the growing number of Edmonton organizations concerned about climate change and that want to take action. Given that up to 70 per cent of emissions are a result of commercial and institutional operations, it’s more important than ever that companies take serious action to reduce their emissions. Part of Edmonton’s Community Energy Transition Strategy, the Corporate Climate Leaders Program is designed to: ´ Encourage, support and empower Edmonton corporations to reduce their GHG emissions in alignment with international standards. ´ Promote the collaboration of Edmonton corporations in sharing best practices regarding climate action and advancing low-carbon business opportunities. ´ Showcase the climate actions of member corporations as a way of inspiring action by all Edmontonians. By joining the program, members agree to establish and maintain a GHG inventory, develop plans and targets for reducing their operational GHG emissions, and share details of those commitments publicly. Many of the founding members are already climate leaders. Their successes help demonstrate the social, economic and environmental benefits of GHG management, which will generate market enthusiasm and member recruitment.

For more information on Edmonton’s Corporate Climate Leaders Program, visit edmonton.ca/climateleaders.

The 18 founding members of the program are: - Alberta Health Services - Canadian Western Bank - Chandos Construction - City of Edmonton - Clark Builders - Covenant Health - Enbridge Inc. - EPCOR Utilities Inc. - IKEA Edmonton - Lafarge Canada Inc.

- Landmark Homes - Lehigh Cement - MacEwan University - Manasc Isaac Architects - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - PCL Construction Management Inc. - University of Alberta - West Edmonton Mall

Rob Otway, Vice President and District Manager, PCL Construction Management Inc. says belonging to the program will help drive performance around sustainable business practices. “The Corporate Climate Leaders Program provides us with tools that will allow us to easily quantify energy consumption and waste diversion efforts as part of our carbon footprint reduction strategy,” he says. “It also provides an opportunity to share best practices with other leading companies to help drive positive change.” Businesses and organizations invited to join

In August 2018, businesses and organizations of all sizes with operations in Edmonton are invited to join the Corporate Climate Leaders Program and demonstrate their climate leadership. Members can work with Climate Smart Businesses Inc., an awardwinning social enterprise that supports member companies in reducing their GHG emissions, to gain access to proven tools and support for creating GHG inventories and reduction plans. Members will identify operational efficiencies, and create a plan to realize significant GHG reductions and associated cost savings. “Local businesses are a driving force for innovative action on climate change and are key partners in the transition to a low carbon economy,” says Elizabeth Sheehan, President of Climate Smart. “We’re excited to team up with the City of Edmonton to harness the entrepreneurial spirit of the Albertan business community and help grow the Corporate Climate Leaders Program.” FALL 2018 Alberta FOCUS

ALBERTA

HONOURING ALBERTA’S GREEN BUILDING LEADERS The CaGBC Alberta Chapter is proud to host our annual regional awards program to recognize outstanding green building talent, innovation and accomplishment across the province. Join us in celebrating Alberta’s most exciting green building projects and inspiring industry leaders and volunteers. Nominations open in the fall and the awards are presented at our CaGBC Alberta Chapter Awards Night in December. The winners of the Chapter Awards will automatically become finalists for CaGBC’s National Green Building Excellence and Leadership Awards, which are presented as part of the Building Lasting Change conference each spring.

For more details on the CaGBC Alberta Chapter Awards Night, visit: cagbc.org/alberta

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February 8th, 2019

WHO ATTENDS? Over 100 Green Building Professionals including Architects, Designers, Builders, Developers, Construction Companies, Government, and Academia. Learn More: http://bit.ly/GreenHomes2019

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Bringing LEED certification to a high-rise residential development near Calgary’s core

Throughout the project, the team worked hard to ensure that sustainability targets and LEED requirements were integrated into the design while also acknowledging practical considerations of the building’s form, program, and site. The project attained its goals through detailed consultation with ONE, AIMCo, and the consultant team to find a balanced design strategy. Sustainable Sites, Indoor Environment Quality, and Innovation in Design were the three main LEED categories that carried VERSUS towards its certification. From the start, VERSUS’ central location demonstrated potential for high performance in the Sustainable Sites category. The Alternative Transportation credits were targeted and achieved by incorporating bicycle storage space and including 22 electric vehicle-charging stations. Notably, with seven public bus lines and two C-train stops within 400 metres, VERSUS earned six credits for Public Transportation Access, meeting the LEED criteria of Exemplary Performance in the Innovation in Design category. LEED’s Indoor Environment Quality category focuses on the occupants’ comfort and wellbeing. Throughout the construction phase, MGB worked closely with the contractor to optimize LEED material credits and indoor air quality. Because the VERSUS team decided that the use of recycled and regionally sourced materials should be a major focus, the final construction successfully employs more than 20 per cent recycled materials and more than 30 per cent regionally sourced materials.

1 2 In June 2018, VERSUS by ONE Properties (ONE) and Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) became one of the largest LEED NC 2009 certified multifamily developments in Calgary — earning the Certified level. Located in the central Beltline neighbourhood, this newly certified high-rise development introduces 442 new residential suites and two guest suites adjacent to Calgary’s downtown. Mission Green Buildings (MGB) worked with ONE, AIMCo, and the VERSUS design team to prioritize green-building design and comfortable living.

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Managing the Indoor Environmental Quality of the building allowed both comfortable living and green design to be targeted. All the adhesives, sealants, paints, and flooring used in construction contain low amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The low-emitting materials result in healthier air quality for occupants as well as in the surrounding environment. Large double-glazed, low-E windows maximize views and natural daylight, conserve energy and foster healthier happier occupants. Along with low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures, VERSUS features individual water meters for every suite so residents only pay for the water they actually use. This earned the development another Exemplary Performance credit towards Innovation in Design. Additionally, within the same category, VERSUS earned a credit for implementing a Green Education Program, which helps promote green initiatives, and educates and inspires prospective residents and interested parties. “ONE Properties is proud to be recognized by the Canada Green Building Council,” says Norman Starnes, ONE’s Vice President of Construction, Multi Family West. “We will display our LEED plaque proudly in the building, and see the value in how LEED supported our green goals.” VERSUS’ LEED certification demonstrates effective integration of green initiatives and comfortable living. The project’s success sets a precedent for future ONE and AIMCo residential developments while acting as inspiration for other Calgary developers to pursue sustainable initiatives.

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1 - The newly certified VERSUS high-rise development adds over 440 residential suites adjacent to Calgary’s downtown. 2 and 3 - Throughout the construction phase, Mission Green Buildings worked closely with the contractor to optimize LEED material credits and indoor air quality. 4 - Sustainable Sites, Indoor Environment Quality, and Innovation in Design were the three main LEED categories that carried VERSUS towards LEED certification.

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Fast track your green building career with the CaGBC Are you a full-time student, 30 years of age or younger, or new to the green building industry? If you arepassionate about green building and ready to accelerate your careerbecome an Emerging Green Professional (EGP) and start to access a vast network of opportunities. EGP members are the creative and outgoing future leaders of Canada’s green building industry. The Alberta Chapter of the CaGBC is committed to providing enthusiastic young professionals with a voice, access to quality industry education, and numerous opportunities to grow their networks and develop their professions. By Nirwair Singh Bajwa This year, we’re featuring Prateek (Peter) Sharma, EGP Coordinator – Southern Alberta, Trish Bolen, EGP Coordinator – Northern Alberta, and Sascha Jansz, CaGBC Emerging Green Leader Award recipient. Prateek (Peter) Sharma, LEED AP BD+C, CSBA EGP Coordinator – Southern Alberta, CaGBC Alberta Chapter Designcore Engineering Ltd. Tell us a little bit about your role as an EGP Coordinator Peter: I have been involved with EGPs for five years now and have led the committee as EGP Coordinator – Southern Alberta for about four years. A great part of being on the EGP committee is the networking and professional development opportunities we get. All the members bring positive energy and fresh ideas to the table, and we craft those ideas into real events that engage, involve and educate the young professionals in our industry. Tell us about your “Superhero Series” events. Peter: The Superhero Series is a mentorship event that enablesyoung professionals and students to interact with industry leaders in an informal setting. Attendees are able to get a sense of the career path of the featured “Superhero” and ask questions tailored towards a topic they’re interested in. We get adiverse audience – from

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architects to engineers, contractors to product manufacturers. This allows for open conversation and discussions from a variety of perspectives, and the attendees get to gather that knowledge. It’s a great opportunity to network. Trish: I am an EGP Coordinator with the Northern Alberta Chapter. My role is to help get students, young professionals, and others interested in sustainability involved with the events that we host, co-host, or even just have a general interest. I communicate volunteer opportunities and events happening in Alberta to ensure participation and involvement by those in my network. What motivates you to continue on your path as an Emerging Green Professional? Trish: The people I meet at conferences, events and through networking are professionals, contractors, owners, students, product representatives, and the public who want to know more and do better. Knowing there are so many others interested in providing positive change is my motivation and I hope motivation for others. Alberta EGP recognized at Building Lasting Change 2018 Sascha Jansz, an Alberta Chapter EGP was recognized with Emerging Green Leader award at the CaGBC’s National Conference in Toronto: Building Lasting Change 2018 with WorldGBC Congress Canada, for her exceptional contribution and advocacy for green buildings being part of to the CaGBC’s Alberta Chapter. How was being an EGP with the Alberta Chapter beneficial for your career? Sascha: Being an EGP allowed me to grow a network in Alberta (and beyond) even though I knew no one when I immigrated to Canada. My network was invaluable when the right vacancy came along, several people pointed it out to me and I could add letters of recommendation to my application. Being an EGP board representative was a great experience FALL 2018 Alberta FOCUS

and being able to organize events and learn from other EGPs has been a great addition to my career. What advice or guidance would you offer for someone considering a green building profession? Sascha: Get involved! The green building industry is an exciting place to be. New technologies emerge all the time and there are so many inspirational people to learn from. Consider getting your LEED GA and/ or participating in the LEED Strategic Practices (LSP) Program. These educational opportunities will give you the knowledge you need in your career and help you land a job. Also, talk to people already in the industry, the green building community is a very welcoming one with lots of interesting people to learn from. What is your most memorable moment being part of the Alberta Chapter? Sascha: Receiving the Emerging Green Leader Award at the national conference. To be so appreciate for things I did mostly because I enjoyed doing them was amazing. I’ve made friends in the EGP committee, was able to help with strategic planning as an EGP representative to the Alberta board and got to help others who were just starting out in their careers as I progressed in mine. Also, surprising Trish at the Eco Solar tour this year when she didn’t know I’d be in town is very high on my list of memorable moments. EGPs are sparking the green building industry with their passion. Is the spark in you? Join EGPs in Alberta and across Canada to ignite your career. Visit:

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The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) Building an energy efficiency market for retrofits in Alberta. CaGBC and GBCI Canada are working with MaRS, with support from Energy Efficiency Alberta, to help bring an innovative quality assurance mechanism to the Canadian market for developing building retrofit projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Investor Confidence Project (ICP) and its Investor Ready Energy Efficiency TM (IREE) certification. By standardizing the way in which energy efficiency projects are conceived, developed, measured, and verified, the IREE certification is transforming how the market underwrites and invests in energy conservation measures for existing commercial and multifamily buildings.

IREE Certified Projects The IREE certification is comprised of two parts. First, ICP Protocols provide a roadmap for originating, developing, and documenting energy efficiency retrofits. Second, the ICP Credentialing System uses a review by quality assurance providers to certify that projects are compliant with ICP protocols and thus deemed IREE projects. This process is akin to audited financial statements where third-party review ensures objectivity and compliance. The result of this workflow is an IREE-certified project, which allows decision makers to be confident in the quality of project engineering and the reliability of financial projections.

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Reduced transaction costs, due diligence costs and cost of capital due to standardization, subsequently increasing the ability to aggregate projects and access secondary markets.

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Taking Flight: A LEED Gold School Inspired by Nature The neighbourhood of Saddle Ridge, located in the northeast quadrant of Calgary, is home to a beautiful new educational facility: Hugh A. Bennett School. Named after a longtime area resident, the school emerged in a green space that is also used by the community as a recreation area. Surrounded by a number of retention ponds, the green space has a pathway system that helps draw people into nature. By Kent McKay, Communications Director, Manasc Isaac Architects

Calgary exists in the boundary between hills and plains. The design team looked to this unique intersection’s landscape to form a design strategy based on plains and wetlands, which are found adjacent to the site and also throughout the larger region.

The site’s fauna inspired the very form of the school. Turning to the wetlands, the design team created the building in the shape of a bird taking flight from the prairie. This choice not only properly situates the school within its natural environment, but also can be interpreted as a metaphor for students’ educational careers.

Located on the southeast portion of the site, the school’s public face is an entrance plaza to welcome parents, students, and the community at large. The playground areas feature natural play areas and playground equipment to delight students.

The colour selection on the exterior façade references the variegated natural and agricultural flora, and the diverse fauna of the area, celebrating the prairie history of Calgary and Alberta.

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The landscape design offers playgrounds and hardsurface play areas (shaped as birds from an aerial perspective), in addition to natural play areas, offering students varied and beautiful places, steeped in nature, to play. Inside the school, the design team continued to draw inspiration from the natural surroundings. Murals depict enlarged images from nature, and both material and colour selection reference the environment. Passive air and lighting strategies further reinforce the building’s level of comfort.

Paying special attention to enhance air quality, natural light and high-performance building skin and systems, Hugh A. Bennett School is a healthy space for students and staff as well as the environment. The school was certified LEED Gold in 2018.

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Constructing Alberta’s Economic Engine and Driving Future Trends The construction industry is an important and growing economic sector in Alberta. According to Alberta government data, construction went from representing 7% of total Alberta GDP to 10.7% in the twenty years between 1986 and 2016. This represents an increase from $4.2billion to $33.7 billion in total economic impact. Importantly this figure does not even include the impact from the design and engineering of buildings, which are included in “business and commercial services”; or, the production of building products (windows, building automation equipment) and raw materials (cement, 2x4s) which are included in “manufacturing.” So construction clearly has an oversized impact on Alberta’s economy. The construction sector is also a major source of jobs in the province with more than 250,000 people employed in the construction sector in 2016, which is approximately 60% more than oil and gas. Alberta’s high concentration of architecture, engineering and construction firms, in addition to the hundreds of product manufacturing companies that call Alberta home, also means Alberta punches well above its weight nationally, with many of our companies competing internationally. With less than a third of its population, Alberta trails only Ontario in terms of absolute economic activity generated from construction ($42 billion for Ontario in 2016 compared to $34 billion for Alberta) . This robust economic activity can give the design and building sector confidence in making investments in new technologies and processes. Alberta has seen great interest in Integrated Project Delivery as a new procurement model that shares risk as well as profits with the owner, design team and construction team. This procurement method has led to the rise of LEAN culture and methodology, as the design and construction industry strives to find ways to eliminate the enormous amounts of waste generated in renovation and new buildings. It may finally be time for industry to adopt industrial processes to minimize overproduction, re-work, and cut down on materials that could be used more effectively on job sites.

In 2017, the residential construction industry represented over 60% of the value of new construction permits in Alberta. With the province still growing above the national average, housing continues to be a significant economic driver. Regulatory requirements continue the push towards mandatory Net-ZeroReady Homes by 2030, with some jurisdictions indicating a desire to move even faster. Alberta is tied with Ontario for the largest number of Net Zero Builders qualified by the Canadian Home Builders Association, which is promoting Net Zero Homes as “the ultimate in comfort and quality.” These builders are responding both to changing regulations and to increased market demand for more sustainable homes. Virtual reality (VR) and it’s cousin, augmented reality (AR) are finding their place in the design world. Improved computer hardware and software make these applications easier than ever. Their ability to allow clients visualize proposed designs like never before are reaping time and cost-saving benefits through earlier feedback on design development. Augmented reality has the potential to help provide design teams with “interactive documents” as BIM models can be further tagged and even set up with real-world context for their surroundings. Future trends may also extend to the real-world redevelopment and reimagining of existing buildings with deep, whole building retrofits. The carbon economy and new incentives provided by Energy Efficiency Alberta may finally tip the scales in favour of investing in the existing built infrastructure we have and repurposing structures that have served their original purpose. Energy Efficiency Alberta is also making a compelling financial case for commissioning and re-commissioning of building systems. As the Internet of Things (IoT) invades every part of our world with sensors and data collecting devices, monitoring and measurement of building systems will allow for much easier on-going commissioning of buildings, which will keep buildings operating as they were designed, saving enormous amounts of energy and CO2. One hopes for the continued investment in the design and construction sector, as it will keep Alberta’s competitive advantage going into the future. - CaGBC Alberta Chapter Leadership Board FALL 2018 Alberta FOCUS

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Energy Efficiency Alberta sets the PACE for Albertans Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) may be new in Alberta, but as people see how the program can benefit them, expect a substantial increase in economic activity and investment in energy-efficient products and renewable energy. Administered by Energy Efficiency Alberta through agreements with municipalities, the PACE program offers greater access to funding and deeper savings opportunities for property owners who aren’t confident they’ll recoup their capital costs on energy-efficient products and renewable energy. Owners who want to make an improvement do not have to pay up front – the improvement cost will be recovered through the property owner’s tax bill and spread over several years. “PACE makes larger purchases for building owners more attainable,” says Monica Curtis, CEO of Energy Efficiency Alberta. “A property owner may be reluctant to install solar panels, for example, if they’re not confident they will live in their home for very long. But because the repayment can remain with the property, investing in larger-scale, energy-efficient products is more attractive. Energy Efficiency Alberta Board Chair David Dodge speaking at PACE news conference in April, 2018.

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On the commercial side, a building owner will pay for very expensive energy-efficient upgrades, but it’s the tenants who see the savings on their utility bills. With PACE, the recovery of capital costs and utility savings are aligned.” Justin Smith, Energy Efficiency Alberta’s Director of Policy and Outreach, says the program is quite straightforward. “PACE is actually quite similar to local improvement levies that are commonly used in many Alberta municipalities to finance community upgrades.” The process goes like so: Energy Efficiency Alberta connects a property owner interested in making affordable, energyefficient home improvements to an approved clean-energy contractor to determine what energy upgrades make sense for their property. The property owner then applies to PACE for financing. From there, PACE “works together with the municipality to assess a clean energy improvement charge to ensure that the up-front financing is repaid through the property tax system,” says Smith. PACE is voluntary for municipalities. Jurisdictions that wish to participate must pass a PACE bylaw and work with Energy Efficiency Alberta to deliver the program to residents. This includes administering the program. The Government of Alberta passed PACE legislation this spring and development work is underway. PACE should be introduced in participating municipalities early in 2019. PACE is also established in Ontario and Nova Scotia, and similar programs across the United States have resulted in nearly $6 billion in economic activity. For more information, please contact Justin Smith with Energy Efficiency Alberta: justin.smith@efficiencyalberta.ca

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1 Normand Deschênes [left] of National Sponsor Masonite Architectural presents the Institutional [Small] Award for the Centre de découverte to Daniel Smith of Smith Vigeant Architectes. 2 Rebecca Mallinson [third left] of Category Sponsor Enbridge presents the Commercial/ Industrial [Large] Award for the One York Tower to [l to r] : Phil Bastow of The Mitchell Partnership Inc., Alan Murphy of Green Reason, and John Gillanders, Dermot Sweeny, David Copeland, and Peter Kurkjia, all of Sweeny &Co Architects Inc. 3 Normand Deschênes [centre] of National Sponsor Masonite Architectural presents the Commercial/Industrial [Small] Award for the UBC Campus Energy Centre to Charles Marshall [left] and Raul Dominquez of DIALOG. 4 Normand Deschênes [second left] of National Sponsor Masonite Architectural presents the Commercial/Industrial [Small] Award for the Ecology Action Centre Headquarters to [l to r] : Jordan Willett of Solterre Design, Maggy Burns of the Ecology Action Centre [Managing Director Emeritus], Emma Norton of the Ecology Action Centre, and Patrick Jardine of Tekton Design + Build. 5 Bob Prince [centre] of Invizij Architects Inc. receives the Existing Building Upgrade Award for the Harvey Woods Lofts from Category Sponsor Inline Fiberglass represented by Gary Mackin [left] and Victor Kowalczyk. 6 SABMag publisher Don Griffith [second left], representing National Sponsor the Canadian Precast Prestressed Concrete Institute, presents the Institutional [Large] Award for the Langara College Science & Technology Building to [l to r] Wes Wilson, Tomer Diamant, Mahsa Majidian, and Aidan Mitchelmore of Teeple Architects. 7 L to r: Andrew Arifuzzaman of the University of Toronto Scarborough, and Nigel Tai and John Featherstone, both of Diamond Schmitt Architects, receive the Institutional [Large] Award from SABMag publisher Don Griffith, representing National Sponsor the Canadian Precast Prestressed Concrete Institute. Unable to attend were: DIALOG, winner of the Commercial/Industrial [Small] Award for the UBC Campus Energy Centre; and Landform Architecture, winner of the Institutional [Small] Award for the Okanagan Child Care Centre. Photos: Vuk Dragojevic. FALL 2018 Alberta FOCUS

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Rogers Place: A New Era for Green Building Design and Hockey in Edmonton A transformative, world-class entertainment venue, Rogers Place is a facility that others strive to emulate. PCL constructed Rogers Place in the heart of the city in 30 months—and along with it came Ford Hall, the Downtown Community Arena, a light-rail transit connection, pedestrian pedway, and a massive downtown revitalization. Edmonton’s newest sports and entertainment destination caused quite a stir, with visitors coming from across the region to acquaint themselves with an arena touted as one of the most dynamic in North America. By Carmen Palamarchuk

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First of its kind The City of Edmonton mandates the construction of all new buildings to fulfill LEED Silver certification as a minimum requirement. To meet this sustainable building policy, planning, design and construction of the arena and adjacent facilities followed LEED requirements throughout the process. As a result, Rogers Place is the first Canadian NHL facility to be certified LEED Silver, and only the third in North America. Green design The project team focused on energy credit opportunities within the LEED scorecard and incorporated these features into the project’s design. Specifically, the building was designed to manage the heat island effect through the roof and building envelope materials. The roof is a cool roof that incorporates a cool LED lighting feature. The roof materials are white in colour and finished with a PVC membrane material, which also contributes to the durable envelope credit. The building envelope has a surface finish of stainless steel, which has a highly reflective nature, and the sculpting of the building’s form ensures that energy is dissipated. The envelope system is designed to last 50 years. The exterior construction of the building includes a combination of curtain-wall systems and Zahner’s patented ZEPPS system. The ZEPPS system consists of aluminum ladder structures that are hung on the building after the installation of the vapour barrier.

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Other measures incorporated to obtain LEED credits include the following: - One ice plant for both rinks; - 12 electric car charging stations; - 14 percent reduced energy consumption from motionactivated LED lights; - 20 percent of materials used in construction were from recycled or contained recycled content; - 37 percent less water use from low-flush toilets and efficient fixtures; and - 89 percent of construction debris diverted from landfills.

Location, location, location Rogers Place also qualified for LEED points based on its location in the downtown core. This location not only improves density, encourages walkability, and reduces infrastructure needs, but it also optimizes the use of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public transit system. The commitment to reduce the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental impact extends to operations. Oilers Entertainment Group is a member of the Green Sports Alliance and has embraced green operations including cleaning, education, and food waste handling. All in all, Rogers Place exemplifies how green design can kickstart a thriving and sustainable entertainment destination. 1 - Rogers Place is the first Canadian NHL facility to be certified LEED Silver, and only the second in North America. 2 - Rogers Place anchors a massive downtown revitalization which includes a community arena, a light-rail transit connection, and a pedestrian pedway. 3 - The building was designed to manage the heat island effect through the roof and building envelope which is designed to last 50 years. Photos by Michael Robinson Photography.

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The Design of the University of Calgary’s Redeveloped MacKimmie Tower and New Block and Link Rooted in the University of Calgary’s “Eyes High” strategic direction, the design of its Redeveloped MacKimmie Tower and New Block and Link is an ambitious call for innovation, creativity and excellence. Designed to be a high-performance zero carbon building, the new complex repurposes the existing tower and provides a new academic block connected by an atrium link. The building program focuses on innovation in teaching and learning, and the design leverages both formal and informal spaces to promote student success and advance learning. The complex is connected by a series of outdoor gathering spaces and promenades that promote links to the broader campus. The multi-year, multiphase project will enhance pedagogical and administrative vision of the campus, accommodate growth, and strengthen the sense of place and community in the heart of the University of Calgary.

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THE CHALLENGE The redeveloped MacKimmie Tower and new block and link is one of several pilot projects striving for certification as part of the Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Pilot Program. The ZCB Standard is the first in Canada to make carbon emissions the key indicator for building performance. The design approach for the building systems minimizes thermal energy demand intensity and energy use intensity while optimizing indoor air quality, natural daylighting, thermal comfort, and providing a healthy environment. The complex uses the university’s central district energy system for primary heating and cooling, allowing new active systems to be focused on supplementary ventilation.

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The buildings will be heated and cooled using radiant panels, radiant slabs, and augmented with a night flush system, tempering the exposed concrete thermal mass and using central ventilation stacks and solar chimneys. “A computational design process was used to optimize a unique double skin façade,” says Tim McGinn, Mechanical Principal at DIALOG. “This system harvests solar exposure and natural ventilation on the site to minimize reliance on active systems.” The façade’s operable window vents are controlled through a sophisticated building automation system, while supplemental displacement ventilation is provided through a raised access floor. The complex dynamically responds to its environment through the automation system and a network of sensors. Lastly, the complex uses both horizontal and vertical photovoltaics that are positioned to leverage an abundance of solar capital on site.

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THE RESULT Globally, the International Panel on Climate Change has set a target of one per cent of new building stock to be carbon neutral by 2030, and three per cent of existing buildings to be retrofitted to carbon neutrality by 2030. The project demonstrates that through innovation and drive, these goals are within our grasp. With construction beginning this past March and continuing until summer 2022, it is one of the projects leading the way for high-performance buildings in Alberta. 1 -The redeveloped MacKimmie Tower and new block and link is one of several pilot ... projects striving for certification with the CaGBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard Pilot Program. 2 - The unique double skin faĂ§ade harvests solar exposure and natural ventilation to minimize reliance on active systems. 3 - The project is leading the way for high-performance building in Alberta. FALL 2018 Alberta FOCUS

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3 POINT ENVIRONMENTAL Recognized internationally, Calgary consultancy making a difference at home 3 Point Environmental is recognized as a dynamic, interdisciplinary green building consultancy based out of Calgary. The company has been introducing stringent California design standards to projects throughout Canada and the United States since its inception in 2013. With 30+ years of consulting experience and construction expertise, the team shares a passion for sustainability and advancing green building design and technology. They are motivated to do right by our buildings - a work ethic that is a true reflection of Alberta’s resilient and innovative mindset and the company’s involvement in local developments has helped to highlight the province as an epicenter for green design in new construction. 3 Point combines its experience in planning, land development, construction, renovation, operations, and environmental compliance programs to offer a host of green building certifications to its clients. The team’s consulting services are complemented by in-house energy modelling for green building certification and building code compliance, and they stand by a 100% success rate for fulfilling required certification levels with 98% of projects exceeding certification level goals. MIRVISH VILLAGE Most recently, the team is providing LEED consulting for Toronto’s Mirvish Village Redevelopment - a 5-tower LEED for New Construction Gold and LEED for Neighbourhood Development Platinum project in the former location of Honest Ed’s – a historic landmark in the Little Italy/ Koreatown neighbourhoods of Toronto. Mirvish Village will promote community building and inclusivity as a sustainable, pedestrian-friendly, affordable housing development featuring an integrated marketplace, historic buildings preserved and reimagined as commercial retail space, interactive public open space, a woonerf, extensive green roofs, solar panels, a Combined Heat and Power system, stormwater retention and reuse systems, end-of-trip bicycle facilities, 40+ electric vehicle parking spots, and a multitude of additional LEED-related features supporting a Toronto Green Standard (TGS) Tier II level of green building performance. 30

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Mirvish Village Redevelopment. Photos: courtesy of Westbank Corporation.

While international clients recognize 3 Point Environmental for its green building grist on iconic builds such as Broadway Block (San Diego) and Whirlpool’s new distribution centers, the 3 Point team has 50+ projects on the go at home in Alberta, including the LEED v4 Calgary Transit Stoney Compressed Natural Gas Facility, the new flood resilient High River Government Center, Commercial Interiors for Calgary’s new Telus SKY, and a host of renewable energy-powered LEED v4 schools throughout the province. 3 Point Environmental has become a one-stop shop for green building project management, energy modelling and commissioning, and continues to build a custom service profile for an emerging market of green building clients.

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