Ontario Focus Fall 2023 by SAB Magazine

ONTARIO FALL 2023

Regional publication

VALLEY PARK

Community Centre Reno/addition educates about LEED YORK REGIONAL POLICE, #1 DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS

An embrace of innovation, functionality, and sustainability

LESLIEVILLE SEMI

Reno a model for the possible

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Among the Lowest Carbon Emissions in the Industry Fiberglass windows and doors don’t just look good they are checking all the boxes LEED V4

CAN/ULCS134**

AAMA625**

PASSIVE HOUSE INSTITUTE CERTIFIED**

Architect: Parkin Architects, Owner/Developer: York Regional Police, #1 District Headquarters; Contractor: Aquicon Construction.

With Inline’s Triple Glazed Fiberglass Windows and Bird-Friendly IGUs, the York Regional Police #1 District Headquarters is positioned to meet net-zero carbon emissions in a modern headquarters that encapsulates functionality, security, and efficiency. Inline, helping to make your projects better. C A NA D I

GRE E N B

AWARDS

NG LD I UI

2023

SPONSOR

CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR NEXT PROJECT! lbidner@inlinefiberglass.com 1.866.566.5656, ext. 226 ** FALL These options features must be specified, and were not part of the windows supplied to the York Regional Police project. 2 2023 Ontarioand FOCUS

See the digital version at

https://www.cagbc.org/news-insights/regional-focus/#ontario-focus

In this Issue FALL 2023 25

of Products and Services for 4 Directory Sustainable, High Performance Building from Thomas Mueller, 5 Message President & CEO, Canada Green Building Council

Buildings Show: 13 The Program Highlights 2023 Regional Police Headquarters: 19 York An embrace of innovation, functionality,

6 LEED v5 at Greenbuild Carbon Training Program: 7 Low Help for building sector to thrive

Park Community Centre: 25 Valley Reno/addition educates about LEED Winning Teams: 2023 Canadian 30 The Green Building Awards

in the low-carbon future

and sustainability

semi: Reno a model 8 Leslieville for the possible

A joint publishing project of the CAGBC and SABMag Address all inquiries to Don Griffith: dgriffith@sabmagazine.com Published by Janam Publications Inc. | www.sabmagazine.com | www.janam.net

Printed on Domtar Husky Opaque text offset paper.

Cover: Valley Park Community Centre, mcCallum Sather. Photos: Adrian Ozimek

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

YOUR LEED v4.1 QUICK-REFERENCE

Canadian Directory of Products and Services for Sustainable, HighPerformance Building

Visit our on-line Directory to see hundreds of listings of companies which supply products and services for sustainable, high-performance building. Listings are organized by Product Category and by LEED v4.1 Category. Our LEED v4.1 Directory is created with the help of our partner:

Our 2023 Partners SITE | LANDSCAPING | RAINWATER HARVESTING

Kalwall high performance translucent building systems

ACO Systems

Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems

Filterra Bioretention Systems/Langley Concrete Group

LiteZone™ Insulating Glass

Molok North America Ltd.

NZP Fenestration passivhaus windows and doors

Roth North America

VETTA Building Technologies Inc.

Wishbone Site Furnishings

COATINGS AND INTERIOR

STRUCTURE & EXTERIOR ENVELOPE

Century Wood Products Inc.

Airfoam Industries

Dulux/PPG

Arriscraft

Forbo Flooring Systems

Architek SBP Inc.

Valhalla Wood Preservatives Ltd.

CAYAKI Charred Wood/ CFP Woods

ELECTRICAL | PLUMBING | HVAC | RENEWABLES

CBC Specialty Metals and Processing Engineered Assemblies Fraser Wood Siding 475.Supply International Timberframes LP SmartSide Live Roof Ontario N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd. Radon Environmental Siga Thames Valley Brick & Tile THERMAL, WINDOWS & DYNAMIC GLASS Cascadia Windows & Doors Duxton Windows & Doors ENERsign Windows+Doors Inline Fiberglass Ltd.

Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing Inc. Big Ass Fans Daikin Applied Ecopilot Real-Time Energy Management System Fantech Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. RadiantLink In-wall Heating Rinnai Sloan Valve Tempeff VCT GROUP GREEN DESIGN SUPPORT + PROFESSIONALS Canadian Precast Concrete Quality Assurance Certification Program Efficiency Nova Scotia FABRIQ architecture

Innotech Windows + Doors JELD-WEN Windows & Doors

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

https://sabmagazine.com/product-directory/

A message from Thomas Mueller, President & CEO, Canada Green Building Council

Welcome to the fall issue of Ontario FOCUS, a partnership between Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine and the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). In this issue, you’ll read about exciting new LEED-certified projects like the York Regional Police Headquarters Building, the Valley Park Community Centre, and more. This fall has already been a busy one for CAGBC. We kicked off September with World Green Building Week, a global campaign organized by the World Green Building Council. This year, the campaign called on the building and construction sector to start Building the Transition (this year’s theme) to accelerate green and low-carbon buildings. In Canada, building the transition means focusing on green buildings as a way to achieve meaningful carbon reductions, increase resiliency at the building level, and make buildings an integral part of the energy transition that prioritizes efficiency and access to clean and reliable energy. CAGBC is proud to be a founding member of the WorldGBC, and one of the largest councils within the network. The WorldGBC brings together and leverages 70 councils around the world to realize the potential and demonstrate the opportunity of green buildings. Nothing is more powerful in drawing attention to green buildings as an international climate change solution.

Continuing with the international theme, CAGBC team members just returned from Greenbuild in Washington DC, where we hosted the Canadian delegation at the Embassy of Canada. We were especially pleased to host the General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan and the Commissioner for Public Building Services, Nina Albert. At Greenbuild, we learned more about LEED v5, specifically about LEED O+M, and shared a little of the insights we gleaned in this issue. We’ll continue to keep our members apprised of the roll out of LEED v5 and the anticipated implications for the Canadian market. Closer to home, this fall we’ll be launching our Low Carbon Training Program, rolling out a foundational level course available on-demand through our new Learning Hub. Partners from across the building spectrum will be offering specialized courses that build on this foundation – for engineers, architects, contractors, building owners and landlords, managers and operators. You can learn more in this issue. Finally, October 25th marks our second “Green Building Day on the Hill,” a key part of CAGBC’s annual advocacy efforts. CAGBC will host a halfday forum showcasing the value of green building to Canada’s economy, workforce and climate change targets. Green Building Day on the Hill enables CAGBC and its members to connect with key decision-makers at the federal level. It’s an excellent opportunity to demonstrate to representatives from all federal parties how green building can further the policies, programs, and actions designed to help move Canada toward a sustainable, low-carbon and resilient future. Building the transition needs the support of business, government and academia. I hope you will join us in our efforts.

Sincerely, Thomas Mueller President & CEO, Canada Green Building Council

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

LEED v5 at Greenbuild CAGBC attended Greenbuild in Washington DC, meeting with counterparts at USGBC and members of the global green building community. One of the most exciting topics of discussion was LEED v5, and the insights, updates and advancements being made to bring it to market.

The most recent version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v5 is an important milestone in the effort to align the built environment with the Paris Climate Accord’s 2030 and 2050 targets and to addresses crucial issues such as equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience. This version of LEED is the result of deep and meaningful conversations with the LEED community – including with CAGBC and its members. LEED v5 is scheduled to complete ballot and be fully available for use in 2025. USGBC is targeting 2030 for the release of v6. LEED V5 FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE: EXISTING BUILDINGS DRAFT The rating system for existing buildings, LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings, was released in draft form at the conference. In addition, USGBC is offering a LEED v5 O+M beta. Participants will have the opportunity to work alongside USGBC as they implement the rating system, identifying opportunities for refinement and providing critical feedback. For more information, visit USGBC.org. MORE ON LEED V5 LEED v5 is built around a restructured LEED rating system framework, which focused on system goals including climate action, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration. These areas of focus will guide the next several versions of LEED and help prioritize how project teams are rewarded for pursuing various strategies. The Future of LEED principles identify a list of what LEED v5 and future versions can and must achieve, including: • Decarbonize swiftly to reflect the urgency of the climate crisis (decarbonization) • Inspire and recognize adaptive and resilient built environments (resilience) • Invest in human health and well-being (health) • Create environments where diversity, equity and inclusivity thrive (equitable outcomes) • Support flourishing ecosystems through regenerative development practices (ecosystems) LEED credit categories that have defined the rating system will continue to serve as the structure for credits and prerequisites in LEED v5.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

At the Greenbuild reception hosted by the Embassy of Canada, Washington DC. (l ti r): Brent Gilmour, Chief Commercial Officer, CAGBC, Robin Carnahan, Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Nina M. Albert Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service (PBS) at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and Kate Salimi, Second Secretary (Commercial) and Trade Commissioner (Clean technologies, Infrastructure), Government of Canada.

LEED V5 ON CARBON EMISSIONS LEED v5 also sees the USGBC prioritizing reductions in carbon emissions, in line with the Future of LEED principles. This includes strategies to reduce emissions from operations, materials, construction, refrigerants and transportation, with a focus on performance accountability. Those goals are reflected in the draft of LEED v5 for existing buildings and the concepts shared for design and construction, including: • Communicates simple, clear steps for delivering ultra-lowcarbon buildings. • Addresses significant sources of carbon emissions in buildings including operational, embodied, etc. • Enables design teams to use the rating system to meet organizational net zero goals • Continues rewarding efficient, low-carbon buildings and rewards new buildings for getting it right the first time. LEED v5 also strives to increase the carbon literacy of the industry. All buildings in LEED v5 will get an operational GHG emissions projection for business-as-usual operational emissions through 2050, helping teams understand the future carbon impacts of their decisions. Design teams can focus on meeting organizational goals and building performance standards for no or lowered GHG emissions as well as embodied carbon to meet the carbon caps for materials. Similar to the Zero Carbon Building standards, all buildings will have to report on their refrigerants and leaks. LEED v5 will also reward existing buildings for getting on the road to ultra-low carbon. The new standard recognizes that reducing the carbon emissions of current buildings to near zero is a longterm, complex process, and learning how to succeed is an emerging discipline. LEED v5 will reward buildings for creating long-term decarbonization pathways and 5-year capital plans. CAGBC will continue to be active in supporting the development of LEED v5 and ensuring its applicability to the Canadian market.

Free Low Carbon Training Program to help building sector thrive in the low-carbon future Amid rapidly changing regulations, expectations and growing market demand for low-carbon buildings, the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) has partnered with leading industry associations to develop free low-carbon skills training for the Canadian building sector.

“Low-carbon buildings and retrofits require more complex collaboration than traditional building projects,” says Laurna Strikwerda, Director at Canada Green Building Council and Low Carbon Training Program Project Lead. “It was really important for us to work with a cross-section of industry leaders to create a program that is accessible and can benefit anyone interested in staying ahead of the curve as the building sector transitions to a low-carbon future.”

The first of its kind in Canada, the Low Carbon Training Program will equip professionals working in architecture, engineering, construction and commercial real estate, including building owners and operators, with a common language and understanding of low-carbon strategies and solutions, helping the sector take advantage of low-carbon building opportunities and investments.

“A well-trained workforce is key to unlocking the green economy and supporting the growth of the construction industry,” says Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault. “Through our Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, the Canada Green Building Council will provide thousands of workers with state-of-the-art training on sustainable building practices. This is a win for Canadian workers.”

“The needs of the building sector are changing quickly, increasing demand for skills in low-carbon construction and retrofits. The industry can no longer afford the status quo where these skills are not integral and required,” says Thomas Mueller, CAGBC President and CEO. “The Low Carbon Training Program is designed to improve collaboration and effectively build knowledge and skills for low-carbon solutions. Companies that upskill their employees will have a competitive advantage in the market.” Partially funded by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program and provided to the industry at no cost, the Low Carbon Training Program was developed by CAGBC in partnership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Climate Risk Institute (CRI), Royal Architectural Institute of Canadaa (RAIC), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and the Real Property Association of Canada (REALPAC).Courses in the Low Carbon Training Program will begin to roll out in October and will be available for free through to March 31, 2024. Upskilling means technical “know-how” and greater collaboration Low-carbon construction and building retrofits are expected to play a significant role in helping Canada reach its 2030 and 2050 climate targets. According to a study led by CAGBC and Delphi Group, investments from the government and industry will significantly expand Canada’s green building economy with projections of $150B in GDP and 1.5 million jobs by 2030. The sector will also need to upskill with low-carbon knowledge and training to keep up with the growing demand for low-carbon projects, with the priority being adoption of a common vocabulary for low-carbon concepts and solutions.

From Core Concepts to Specialized Training CAGBC will offer a Low Carbon Training Foundations Course to provide professionals across all industries with an introduction to important low-carbon concepts. Over five modules, this program will help establish common understanding, approach and vocabulary that will enable collaboration across all building sector professions. Other partners will offer profession-specific low-carbon training courses that dive deeper into the distinct day-to-day responsibilities and expertise of each professional group as follows: • The Low Carbon Education Training Workshop for Architecture Professionals Online versions of this RAIC course will be available at a later date. • The Low Carbon Fundamentals Course tailored for building owners and real estate professionals REALPAC will offer one in-person course starting early November. • Pathway to Net Zero: Decarbonization for Building Operators This course will be available online in January 2024 through BOMA Canada. • The Low Carbon Training Program for Construction Professionals The CCA will offer the program online starting in November. • Low Carbon Training for Engineering Professionals This course is offered through CRI and will start in October. For more information, or to sign up to be notified about any of the Low Carbon Training Program course offerings, visit lowcarbontraining.ca

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Leslieville

SEMI Reno a model for the possible

By Carolyn Moss The project involved the renovation and an addition to the rear of a semi-detached Toronto home built in the late 1800s. The house, suffering from a poorly done ‘flip’ reno, was dark, drafty and poorly insulated.

We took a stepped approach with an end target of Net Zero performance. The design goals were to improve the aesthetics, efficiency, comfort and resilience of the house. The stepped approach created a framework for the improvements with envelope upgrades completed first and equipment/generation added later. The tight urban lot, shared party wall, and location on a flood plain regulated by the TRCA presented some challenges. As this is an eastwest oriented semi-detached home on an urban lot, the design team was restricted in what could be altered. The back wall was removed to make way for a two-storey (plus basement) rear addition that maximizes space and light. The roof of the addition was sloped to the south to allow for future photovoltaic panels. The existing structure was fully renovated to improve the layout, enlarge windows, replace outdated plumbing, wiring and ductwork, increase insulation levels and be more airtight. The principal suite at the rear addition steps up from the existing second floor level and cantilevers over the ground floor, letting in more natural daylighting into the kitchen and sheltering a small patio for morning coffee. The rear addition on at the basement steps down from the existing level to create a comfortable, full-height basement with a large, stepped window well.

1. The renovated front facade. Compare with photo 2. Fieldstone Windows supplied the front door and the back door system which includes a fixed window, awning window and transom for maximum daylighting. 1 8

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Basement plan

Ground floor plan

Making the home more energy efficient was a key priority. Increased insulation, energy efficient windows, eliminating thermal bridging and a complete air barrier (including the party wall) all contribute to this goal. Several blower door tests were done to identify holes in the air barrier, including the use of theatrical fog to pinpoint where air was escaping at the framing stage (much to the neighbour’s surprise when fog came pouring into their house through an undiscovered hole in the original party wall!). Exterior walls, roofs and floors were insulated from the inside and the whole house was wrapped in a continuous layer of insulation. As the existing brick veneer was badly deteriorated it was removed to permit the installation of the continuous air barrier, which proved difficult where it switched from the exterior to the interior at the party wall – lessons learned for future include reviewing sequencing with the contractor. We were able to reduce the pre reno 15 ACH to a respectable 3.3 with some great lessons on how to improve detailing at the party wall.

Second floor plan

The existing furnace and water heater were maintained as they were not at end of life. The next phase of this project, happening this fall, will replace the furnace with an air source heat pump, and add a high-efficiency electric tank, an ERV and photovoltaic panels on the roof. Large windows at the front and rear of the home provide daylighting and natural ventilation. High operable skylights on the second floor provide additional light and draw fresh air through stack effect. The large window well in the basement provides natural daylighting and ventilation. All light fixtures are LED to reduce energy consumption. However, they are rarely used during the day as 100% of the occupied floor space is within 3m of an operable window or skylight.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

PROJECT CREDITS ARCHITECTS MOSS SUND Architects GENERAL CONTRACTOR W.W. Contracting LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Greg Muir

2. and 3. The original front and rear facades. 4. The renovated rear facade demonstrates how the house is designed to fit into the scale of the neighbourhood and adjacent buildings. 5. The interior millwork and finishing is of a high standard using a simple palette of healthy materials.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Blackwell MECHANICAL ENGINEER Hind Engineering Ltd. PHOTOS Photo 1 and 4 to 8 by Kiely Ramos

Building section 1. Operable skylight 2. Window well 10

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Before

After

Wall construction detail Before 1. Plaster and lath 2. 2x4 framing 3. [Patchy] spray foam insulation 4. Sheathing boards 5. Weather resistive barrier 6. Air gap 7. Brick veneer finish

After 1. New drywall 2. New vapour barrier 3. Existing 2x4 framing, filled with new mineral wool insulation 4. Existing sheathing boards 5. New 2x4 framing, filled with new mineral wool insulation 6. New zip system insulated r-sheathing 7. New drained EIFS, with new stucco finish

4 5

Hot 2000 energy modelling predicts the completed home will use approximately 1/3 the energy/sqft of the pre-reno home. The pre-reno home used 156 KWh/sq m annually while the completed home is expected to be 63% less at 58 Kwh/sq m annually. In addition, GHG emissions for the home will drop from 4.5 to 2 to 0.3 tCO2e – a 92% reduction. Installing the maximum solar possible for the roof should achieve net positive performance. The house is designed to fit into the scale of the neighbourhood and adjacent buildings. The attractive front entrance with its landscaped garden makes a pleasant addition to the streetscape. The renovated semidetached home provides an example to the community of what can be achieved in a small urban lot. The owner selected the property for its location near public transit, shops and restaurants, fitness amenities and biking trails.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Our firm has been following the stepped approach for renovations for some time on a case-by-case basis. We have established a new company aimed at moving the market from one-off to mass scale retrofits. Homes to Zero, an online platform, now under development, will guide homeowners through the process of retrofitting their homes to Net Zero. The Net Zero Architect’s Network, made up of architects with expertise in retrofitting single-family homes, was established and serves as a great resource to support this and other member projects. Work supports the City of Toronto’s Net Zero for Existing Building Strategy, as single-family homes represent 17% of greenhouse gas emissions in Toronto. We use this project as a case study in webinars, and as a model when advising clients what is possible to achieve in their homes.

Carolyn Moss, B. Arch, OAA, LEED AP, GRP, CHPD is Co-Founder and Principal Architect of MOSS SUND Architects.

6. Large amounts of daylighting and a much-improved building envelope create a warm and bright living environment which is comfortable and quiet. 7. Reverse view of photo 7 looking to the back yard. Hot 2000 energy modelling predicts the completed home will use approximately 1/3 the energy/sq. ft. of the pre-reno home: 58 Kwh/sq. m vs 156 KWh/sq. m.

7 12

7 FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Nov 29 - Dec 1 2023 Metro Toronto Convention Centre

CELEBRATE

35 YEARS!

thebuildingsshow.com

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

The Buildings Show Program Highlights 2023 The 2023 educational program features expert-led seminars, informative panels and thought-provoking roundtables. Select sessions will be accredited by ARIDO, BOMI, BSS, CAHPI, OAA and PEAK.

DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR THE

HOUSING CRISIS I N T E R N AT I O N A L ARCHITECTURAL R O U N D TA B L E

NOV 29 2023

Sponsored by

International Architectural Roundtable The housing crisis is an ongoing issue that will affect an estimated 1.6 billion people by 2025. Fueled by a shortage of land, lending, labour and materials, this crisis was further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in increased housing insecurity and decreased housing affordability. While political capital is crucial in expanding access to affordable housing, architects are well-positioned to advocate for and implement innovative solutions for affordable housing. What are the most innovative design solutions that can help meet the housing needs of a growing population? What technologies can architects use to make housing more efficient and cost-effective? What challenges do architects face in addressing the housing crisis? Join an esteemed panel of international architects leveraging their expertise to work towards creating more equitable, sustainable and healthy housing.

Wednesday, November 29 Lean Budgeting for Low Carbon Buildings and Smart City Superblocks This session will explore the need for incentives in current trends for low carbon buildings and provide insight into the planning of low carbon buildings and smart city superblocks, even with limited budgets. It will focus on the realization of immediate gains through the utilization of Thermally Active Building Structures (TABS). The speakers will present the simplicity and instantly rewarding outcomes that can be achieved through the incorporation of TABS and employing system thinking. A portfolio of validated best performing buildings across various climate zones, including cost-effective net positive buildings in the USA, LEED gold-rated projects in Canada, and exemplary buildings in India will also be presented.

Decreasing Environmental Impacts of New Residential Building Projects One of the biggest challenges the world faces today is how to mitigate climate change resulting from carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings and construction presently account for around 40% of energy-related CO2 emissions. The Toronto Green Standard v4 2022 recommends conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate carbon intensity and demonstrating at least 20% embodied carbon reduction compared with the building baseline for city projects. In the future, the private sector will be asked to do the same. It is thus the good time to learn more on how to decrease the embodied carbon of new buildings. This session provides learnings on environmental impacts, LCA and embodied carbon related to building construction.

For more information:

www.thebuildingsshow.com 14

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

ESG Strategies, Zero Carbon Buildings, and Social Innovation in Real Estate

Addressing Climate Change Through Design, Construction and Law

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and low carbon initiatives have become essential factors in real estate investment. The impact of real estate development on the environment is significant, and companies that proactively address these concerns will be better positioned for future success. This session will focus on a proactive approach to achieving zero carbon buildings in the residential condo market. Additionally, the session will highlight social innovation within the real estate industry and explore the access to capital facilitated by the One Planet Living Fund.

This decade has seen more owners asking for sustainable buildings and considering environmental impacts, more consultants designing with resiliency and energy efficiency in mind, and more contractors innovating means and methods of construction that will reduce carbon outputs. This session will focus on how design, construction and law are adapting to address climate change. The panel discussion will inform the audience about the evolving standard of care of design professionals and contractors, new and revised guides and codes, recent project case studies and climate change litigation. The panel will also explore how contracts may be used as effective risk management tools to address the challenges and uncertainties posed by climate change.

Building Performance Standards and Decarbonization Building Performance Standards (BPS) is an innovative approach that has recently been introduced to Canada, with the City of Vancouver being the first to adopt it in 2022. Deep energy and carbon retrofit projects offer new opportunities and require collaboration among local, provincial, and federal governments, utilities, financial institutions, and building owners. The speakers will explore the role of these stakeholders in developing a supportive ecosystem for such projects.

Retrofit Planning to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Existing Buildings Building owners and investors are demanding action on environment, social, and governance matters, and governments are tightening energy and emissions regulations for existing buildings that will lead to net zero carbon goals. This session will introduce changing climate factors and major policies that will drive energy emissions reduction projects and their impact on capital planning. The speakers will discuss how to set building or portfolio goals that align with both external regulations and ownership objectives.

Strategies for Decarbonizing Diverse Building Portfolios Many property owners are engaging consultants to prepare feasibility studies for decarbonizing existing buildings to align with carbon reduction targets. To date, many of these studies have not continued into implementation, or have focused on landmark class A office buildings. Understanding that carbon reduction commitments require buildings of all types and classes to be retrofitted, this session will present a decarbonization study process to tailor these assessments to a wider range of building types and ages. The speakers will present the process of decarbonizing our existing building assets to meet carbon goals, and share insight into the challenges of implementing recommendations existing portfolio, including aligning activities with existing capital expense budgets and timelines, and the overlooked challenges non-landmark, class A buildings.

THE BUILDINGS SHOW

YEARS

CONNECT. INNOVATE. BUILD.

The Buildings Show delivers the knowledge, connections and partnerships you need to drive your business further.

Thursday, November 30 Concrete Zero: Canada’s Cement and Concrete Industry Action Plan to Net-Zero

Carbon Emissions, Code Harmonization and Carbon Accounting for Home Builders

Implementing Low Carbon Concrete in the Ontario Marketplace

The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) has collaborated with industry members and partners in the concrete sector to launch “Concrete Zero,” an Action Plan aimed at achieving carbon emissions reduction targets in the cement and concrete industry. This plan focuses on making cement net-zero by 2050 through various strategies such as transitioning to lower-carbon fuel sources, producing carbonreduced cements and concretes, and adopting clean technologies. In this session, attendees will gain insights into the concrete industry’s comprehensive plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, including the collaborative efforts between the industry and the government, showcasing their pioneering industrial decarbonization agreement.

Climate change targets and national code harmonization with the provinces will create confusion for home builders, designers and building officials. Building on experience learned from the super-semi project, this session will examine, in detail, how to meet minimum Tier 3 Code requirements and prepare builders for upcoming requirements for calculating embodied carbon in houses and small buildings. The concept of resiliency of residential buildings using battery storage and solar PV will be highlighted. This session is geared to raising important questions for participants and providing sign posts for future strategies in delivering low carbon buildings to the marketplace.

The cement and concrete industries have set the challenging goal of becoming net zero by 2050, and as a significant step forward towards this objective, the industry is fully supporting Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to quantify our performance towards this goal. Given this fact, in the fall of 2022 Concrete Ontario, working in partnership with the National Research Council, Concrete Ontario published our Ontario-specific Industry Average EPD for ready mixed concrete. This session will focus on the efforts of the Ontario concrete industry to work in partnership with owners, specifiers and contractors to implement low-carbon concrete options on construction projects throughout the province.

Property Management Roundtable: The Future of Electricity in Buildings

How to Deliver Passive House Buildings Cost-Effectively

This year’s Property Management Roundtable will explore the increasing use of electricity in buildings across Toronto. As building owners and managers consider the switch to electricity from other fuel sources, Toronto Hydro will introduce what electrification looks like and discuss how it’s managing this change. The speakers will discuss ideas for programs that connect customers with a network of approved suppliers and approaches to assist those looking to get started and move down the path towards cleaner buildings.

This session explores the keys to delivering a Passive House building cost effectively, whether a single family home, a 20-storey tower, or an office retrofit. Insights from both an experienced consultant and developer will be shared.

Decarbonizing Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings In order to achieve Canada’s goal of net zero carbon by 2050, it is crucial to understand how we can decarbonize existing Multi Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) in the most cost effective way and with minimal disturbance to the occupants. This presentation aims to outline the lessons learned from The Reframed Initiative, which aims to transform how MURBs are retrofited to eliminate climate pollution, reduce energy waste, improve health and safety, and increase resilience to extreme weather events.

For more information:

www.thebuildingsshow.com

Subscribers save 20% with code SAB23 Interior Design Roundtable Developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning are impacting many industries. This roundtable aims to address the questions and concerns surrounding the integration of AI and machine learning in the design industry. The panelists will discuss the potential effects of AI on design services and provide insights into how practitioners can deliver value to clients while managing liability and risk associated with this emerging technology. They will emphasize that while AI has the potential to automate certain tasks, it cannot replace the creativity and critical thinking skills of human designers.

NOVEMBER 30 2023

INTERIOR DESIGN ROUNDTABLE

THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Supported by

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Nov 29 - Dec 1 2023 Metro Toronto Convention Centre

THE BUILDINGS SHOW YEARS

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

thebuildingsshow.com

SPECIAL SECTION in our Winter issu

Directory of Products and Services 202 4 Canadian for Sustainable High-Performance Building

Get your 1/8-page print listing in the Winter 2024 issue of SABMag [10,000 copies, over 20,000 readers] ´COMES WITH GREAT ADDED VALUE FOR YEAR-LONG VISIBILITY! 1. Your 1/8-page listing also in the digital version to 10,000 digital readers, with a link to your web site.

5. Your listing repeated in a second issue of SABMag (print and digital) during the year and linked to your web site.

2. Listing in the web version of the Directory by Product Category and by LEED Category, with a link to your web site.

6. Your listing included and linked in a special SABMag e-Blast to over 14,000 digital readers.

3. Your listing linked from one of the monthly SABMag e-Newsletters to over 14,000 digital readers. 4. Your 1/8-page listing displayed on the SABMag home page AND Facebook page for one month and linked to your web site.

7. Your company named and linked to your web site in all print and digital issues of SABMag and the CAGBC/SABMag FOCUS magazines [Ontario, Atlantic and BC].

YOUR 1/8-PAGE LISTING CONSISTS OF



• a photo, • 30-word description, • the LEED v4 categories where your product can potentially contribute points, • logo and URL... and we will do the layout. YOUR LEED v4.1 QUICK-REFERENCE

Canadian Directory of Products and Servicesfor Sustainable, High Performance Building

of companies which y to see hundreds of listings Visit our on-line Director formance building. for sustainable, high-per supply products and services LEED v4.1 Category. Product Category and by partner: Listings are organized by our of help the is created with Our LEED v4.1 Directory

SITE | LANDSCAPING | RAINWATER HARVESTING ACO Systems

Langley Concrete Group Filterra Bioretention Systems/ Molok North America Ltd. Roth North America gs Wishbone Site Furnishin R ENVELOPE STRUCTURE & EXTERIO Airfoam Industries Arriscraft Architek SBP Inc.

CFP Woods CAYAKI Charred Wood/ Processing CBC Specialty Metals and Engineered Assemblies Fraser Wood Siding 475.Supply International Timberframes LP SmartSide Live Roof Ontario N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd. Radon Environmental Siga Thames Valley Brick & Tile & DYNAMIC GLASS THERMAL, WINDOWS Cascadia Windows & Doors Duxton Windows & Doors ENERsign Windows+Doors Inline Fiberglass Ltd. Innotech Windows + Doors

Our 2023 Partners translucent building systems Kalwall high performance Systems Kohltech Windows & Entrance

LiteZone™ Insulating Glass us windows and doors NZP Fenestration passivha VETTA Windows R COATINGS AND INTERIO Inc. Century Wood Products Dulux/PPG Forbo Flooring Systems ives Ltd. Valhalla Wood Preservat

your company named and linked from this page in all our issues [9 in total] throughout the year!

ENEWABLES/IAQ ELEC/PLUMBING/ HVAC/R g Inc. Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketin Big Ass Fans Daikin Applied

Management System Ecopilot Real-Time Energy Fantech

Canada Inc. Mitsubishi Electric Sales RadiantLink In-wall Heating Rinnai Sloan Valve Tempeff Teritt Indoor Environmental VCT GROUP T + PROFESSIONALS GREEN DESIGN SUPPOR Quality Assurance Canadian Precast Concrete Certification Program Efficiency Nova Scotia FABRIQ architecture

Doors JELD-WEN Windows &

/product-directory/

https://sabmagazine.com

ONLY $595

FOR ALL THE ABOVE

ACT NOW! DEADLINE DEC. 15

CONTACT: dgriffith@sabmagazine.com FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Elevate your space with our stunning rail and stile fiberglass double door, accompanied by sidelights and a transom, and enjoy the natural light it brings. Schedule a consultation today and make it yours!

fieldstonewindows.com @fieldstone_windows

SUBSCRIBE TO THE SABMAG E-NEWS https://sabmagazine.com/newsletter

SUBSCRIBE TO THE SABMAG MONTHLY E-NEWS TO STAY INFORMED of news and events in Canadian sustainable design, of new releases of SABMag and the CAGBC FOCUS publications, the Canadian Green Building Awards, and more.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

YORK REGIONAL POLICE, #1 District Headquarters Building design embraces innovation, functionality, and sustainability 1

1. The two-storey building meets the LEED Silver Designation and positions itself on the cusp of net-zero carbon emissions. Inline Fiberglass supplied triple-glazed fiberglass windows and bird-friendly IGUs.

By Eba Raposo The York Regional Police #1 District Headquarters stands as a groundbreaking testament to sustainable architecture and forward-thinking design. The project was initiated to meet the client’s vision of a cutting-edge law enforcement facility that integrates with the environment while maximizing energy efficiency. Through meticulous planning, innovative design solutions, and a strong commitment to sustainability, the result is a remarkable 48,800 sq. ft., $21.4 million, two-storey building that not only meets the LEED Silver Designation but also positions itself on the cusp of net-zero carbon emissions.

From the outset, the primary objective of the project was to address the specific needs of the York Regional Police by creating a modern headquarters that encapsulated functionality, security, and efficiency. The comprehensive design program aimed to accommodate numerous essential spaces, including a lobby/atrium, community room, staff offices, meeting rooms, evidence storage, staff amenities, drive-through sallyport, and prisoner holding areas.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

The ambitious sustainability goals of the project transcended the attainment of LEED Silver certification. The project also embraced a higher aspiration: to align with York Region’s 2031 carbon-neutral mandate.

To achieve this, a focus was placed on technologies and solutions that would drastically reduce carbon emissions. Among these approaches, geothermal energy systems played a pivotal role in providing an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient source of heating and cooling for the facility. The ambitious sustainability goals of the project transcended the attainment of LEED Silver certification. The project also embraced a higher aspiration: to align with York Region’s 2031 carbon-neutral mandate.

Site plan N 1. York Regional Police #1 District 2. Existing EMS facility

2. The front reception area. 3. A skylight in the mezzanine above the stairwell brings natural light into the core of the building. 2

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Level 1

Level 2

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

STL bent plate

Aluminum composite panel Steel deck and OWSJ

38mm plywood window support

MC locker room

EXTERIOR

Floor slab and drop

Aluminum flashing

30mm plywood

12mm polymer sill Floor and base finish

Extended aluminum sill

50mm stuctural thermal break

Aluminum sill

Membrane 50mm rigid insulation

Floor and base finish

Concrete paving

Damproofing Damproofing

125mm concrete slab air/vapour barrier - 203mm insulation - 200mm min. 19mm clear stone Wall section: South wall

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

125mm concrete slab air/vapour barrier - 203mm insulation - 200mm min. 19mm clear stone Wall section: South interview room

Min 75mm lean concrete skim slab below every footing

PROJECT TEAM ARCHITECT Parkin Architects STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Entuitive MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/CIVIL ENGINEER WSP BUILDING ENVELOPE COMMISSIONING Pretium Consulting Engineers GEOTHERMAL Geo-Xergy GENERAL CONTRACTOR Aquicon Construction PHOTOS Photo 1 Adamski Photography; others by Parkin Architects

A key principle that drove the project’s success was adhering to Passive House principles, albeit without formal certification. The design team recognized the potential of these principles in optimizing energy performance and thermal comfort. This recognition led to further training in Passive House techniques, enriching the team’s expertise and broadening their skill set. This commitment to excellence extended to the construction phase, with stringent quality tests undertaken to provide detailed building performance assessments. Notably, blower door tests were conducted at crucial construction milestones to assess envelope efficiency and airtightness. This proactive approach ensured that the building’s design intent was maintained, and that energy efficiency was upheld throughout the construction process.

4. Quality tests were undertaken to provide detailed building performance assessments. Notably, blower door tests were conducted at crucial construction milestones to assess envelope efficiency and airtightness. (bold Pretium Consulting Engineers) Pretium Consulting Engineers conducted the building envelope commissioning. 5. The large skylight at the mezzanine above the stairwell.

Eba Raposo is senior associate at Parkin Architects.

4 5

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Bridgewater Residences on the Lake The Pearle Hotel & Spa Architect: IBI Group Photo: ARC Creative

design to transcend dsai.ca | 416 862 8800

Great exteriors start here. Exceptional designs begin with high performance, beautiful masonry products. Our premium Architectural Series brick provides an incredible palette of colours and finishes that pair beautifully with Arriscraft’s natural Adair® limestone.

N A I D

GREEN BU

202 4

ILD

AWARDS

IN G

solutions@arriscraft.com

The National Program of Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine

REGISTER FOR 2024 www.sabmagazine.com/awards/register We will send you the Entry Kit as soon as it is available. Winning projects are published in the Summer Awards issue of SABMag, on the SABMag web site, and in our newsletter and dedicated eblast. All submitted projects are considered for publishing.

Thanks to our sponsors! National Sponsor

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Category Sponsors

1. The 12,000 sq.ft. library expansion is LEED Gold certified. With extensive upgrades, the overall centre has been revitalized and reinvented for the next 40 years. The cladding is Arriscraft Adair® Limestone Blue Grey - Fleuri pattern & Fine Dressed finish.

VALLEY PARK

Community Centre From site ecology to interior wellness, reno/addition educates about LEED By Drew Hauser Library design can be especially gratifying with incredible potential for its inherent social, economic, and environmental influence within our communities. Our team was tasked with designing a 12,000 sq. ft. addition to expand Hamilton’s Valley Park Community Centre library, and with renovating 14,000 sq. ft. of the existing structure to improve the entry experience, wayfinding, safety and building performance. The library addition has just received LEED Gold Certification. The full renovation was designed to reduce overall GHG emissions by 50%.

The facility is a special place for the community, with 40 years of hockey games, swimming lessons, volleyball matches, and story times. However, a lot has changed since the 1980s when it was first built. The client and our team recognized how technology is helping people learn and connect in new ways, while also being more conscious of our energy footprint. The addition and renovations respond to these new realities while upgrading and reinventing the current infrastructure. The facility was already close to transit routes and walkable by much of the neighbouring communities. We took advantage of this by creating a new identity for the Centre with eye catching local art as part of its facade. A new drop off area is close to the new library entrance with bicycle racks at hand. Not increasing the number of parking spots minimizes the heat island effect and encourages patrons to use other modes of transportation.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Square in plan, the addition situated on the northwest corner establishes an updated presence for the facility. The space was organized such that the children’s area is in the centre, surrounded by zones for computer use, makerspace and a green screen/media recording room, a young adult area and study rooms.

9 4

An adaptable community room connects to a new entry on the west side where the old meets new. The community room serves as an accessible off hours area which can be booked for various community events and meetings. A courtyard connects the spaces and is enclosed on all sides by a one-way, reflective glass. It is filled with native plantings, trees, and large, natural boulders of local geology. The design managed the number of windows relative to solid wall, creating a highperformance enclosure for the new section, with building envelope improvements where possible in the existing structure.

8 3

5 1

Ground floor plan

1. Lobby 2. Entry plaza 3. Circulation 4. Children’s area

5. Courtyard 6. Multipurpose 7. Art installation 8. Administration

9. Markerspace 10. AV studio 11. Existing rec centre

Building section 1. Bioswale 2. Art wall 3. Storage

4. Multi-purpose B 5. Courtyard 6. General collection 1

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

7. Reception 8. Lobby 9. Vestibule

Daylighting, especially within the library, was a priority. Glazing was designed to allow entry of natural daylight, permit views to the exterior and views into the library, minimize unwanted solar heat gains and reduce glare. The overhead glazing/skylights contribute to how the design regulates the indoor environmental quality for visitors in the library and recreation centre and effectively lowers the energy demand for lighting. A 90-modules 30kW photo voltaic array on the roof offsetts 33,000 MWh of electricity per year or 25% of the library’s expected demand. The design team assessed combinations of systems to find one that met efficiency needs and taking into consideration the ease of maintenance and long-term reductions in operational costs. We selected an air-cooled variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system with a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) providing fresh air to the building.

3. Square in plan, the addition situated on the northwest corner establishes an updated presence for the facility. 4. Daylighting was a priority with attention given to minimizing unwanted solar heat gain and reducing glare. 3 4

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

Employees can control their thermal comfort through adjusting the local indoor air temperature as well as the amount of lighting. PROJECT PERFORMANCE ENERGY INTENSITY 113 KWhr/m2/year [Includes base building and process energy] REDUCTION IN ENERGY INTENSITY BASED ON ASHRAE 90.1 2010 63% RECYCLED MATERIALS CONTENT 26 % by value REDUCTION IN WATER CONSUMPTION 30% CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS DIVERTED FROM LANDFILL 98% SITE AREA 4,443 m2 BUILDING GROSS FLOOR AREA 4,966 m2 PROJECT TEAM OWNER City of Hamilton ARCHITECT McCallum Sather

5. The lobby and courtyard beyond.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

It was important to us that all material choices promote the health and wellness of the library’s occupants. From drywall to paint to construction adhesive, all products selected were low emitting of air contaminants/irritants into the indoor environment and had been tested according to strict emissions protocol. Wellness was a challenge not only in the finished product, but in the renovation of the existing space. Our construction management plan protected workers from hazards and minimized the quantity of pollutants entering the building and duct work. At completion, we performed air testing to ensure the indoor environment was of high quality for staff and visitors alike. We also considered site ecology by directing stormwater from the new roof to planted bioswales where it can infiltrate to the local aquifer. The plant diversity and opportunity for wildlife habitat has significantly increased over the preexisting conditions. We maintained 51% of the site as open space and 56% of that is vegetated with native deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER WSP CIVIL ENGINEER IBI Group MECHANICAL ENGINEER McCallum Sather ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Exp ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTANT WSP Group LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IBI Group LEED CONSULTANT Thornton Tomasetti COMMISSIONING AGENT CFMS West GENERAL CONTRACTOR Steel Core BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANT Hanscomb BUILDING REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS Kalos Engineering MECHANICAL - BUILDING REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS Filer Engineering Ltd. ELECTRICAL/BUILDING REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS NRG Consultants PHOTOS Adrian Ozimek

6 7

Vegetated areas incorporate boardwalk-style pavement connections for barrier-free access to the library. Light-coloured pavers on the roof and service routes minimize the heat island effect. Exterior lighting was chosen to minimize light pollution for wildlife and nearby residential areas. In addition to the way in which storm water is managed on the site, we designed a new domestic water heating system along with a recirculating pump to serve the renovation and addition. A new sprinkler line was incorporated along with back flow preventer for the addition. Washrooms were outfitted with waterconserving fixtures, contributing to 33% reduction in water usage compared to a traditionally built building, while the new irrigation system saves water and maintenance costs. The project has been an exciting opportunity to use the LEED design strategies to inform the community about how sustainability is woven into the facility. Enter the Scout Scavenger Hunt program, a campaign integrated into the marketing, children’s programming and social media of the site to educate users on the six categories of LEED and how they apply to the Valley Park Community Centre and the community it serves.

Drew Hauser Hons. Vis. Arts, B.Arch., OAA, FRAIC, AIA, CAHP is Director, Design & Business Development at McCallum Sather.

6. The design managed the number of windows relative to solid wall, creating a high-performance enclosure. 7. A large clerestory admits natural light.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

AWARDS

N GREE N B U A I ILD D A IN AN 2023

The annual program to recognize excellence in the design and execution of all types of sustainably-designed, highperformance Canadian residential and non-residential buildings and interiors, both new and renovated.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNING TEAMS

500 MACNAB SENIORS’ HOUSING / KEN SOBLE TOWER Existing Building Upgrade Award ERA Architects and PCL Construction (l. to r.): Lori O’Malley, Building Envelope Engineering Specialist, Andrew Norman, District Building Systems Manager, Andrew Vanderstraeten, Superintendent, Jonathan Rodrigues, Project Manager, Stephen Montgomery, Sustainability Specialist, and Mark Henderson, Manager, Building Revitalization, all of PCL Constructors Canada, Inc. The architects of the project: ERA Architects.

MANITOU A BI BII DAZIIGAE RRC POLYTECH Institutional (Large) Award Diamond Schmitt and Number TEN Architectural Group (left to right) Diamond Schmitt (l. to r.): Back row: Andrew Keung, Sydney Browne, Michael Leckman, Haley Zhou. Front row: Birgit Siber, Parnian Maddahi, Emre Goktay of Diamond Schmitt. Not present: Martin Davidson, Martin Gauthier, Lou-Salome Bienvenu, Solmaz Eshraghi, Steven Ischkin, Rui Hu, Tristan Crawford, Christiano Mahler, Sebastien Dion, Valerie Gomez, Marcela Ortiz, Halima Namugga, Darlene Magno. Number TEN Architectural Group (l. to r.): Back Row - Gabe Derksen, Michael Hiebert, Derek Martens. Front Row - Amanda Ross, Richard Cueto, Kat Kreftsun, Doug Hanna, Chelsea Lazar, Henry Bakker, Holly Handford. Missing from photo: Aruna Anaparti, all of number TEN architectural group.

BILL AND HELEN NORRIE LIBRARY Institutional (Small) Award LM Architectural Group (l. to r.): Heather West, Corey Greenham, Shelly Slobodzian, Tamara Maltman and Ryan Van Belleghem of LM Architectural Group | Environmental Space Planning.

ÆDIFICA HEADQUARTERS Interior Design Award Ædifica (l. to r.): Mélanie Pitre, Vice-President of Sustainable Development, and Vanessa Toralti, Technical Coordinator of Sustainable Development, Ædifica.

FALL 2023 Ontario FOCUS

PUTMAN FAMILY YWCA Technical Award Kearns Mancini architects inc. (l. to r.): Rick Sealey (Principal), Jonathan Kearns (CEO), Donna Eng (Senior Principal) and Peter Ng (Senior Principal) of Kearns Mancini Architects Inc.

NEIL CAMPBELL ROWING CENTRE

Residential (Small) Award Perkins&Will (l. to r.): Aik Ablimit, Cillian Collins, Alysia Baldwin of Perkins&Will.

Institutional (Small) Award MJMA + Raimondo + Associates Architects Inc. (left to right) MJMA (l. to r.): Tyler Walker and Robert Allen of MJMA Architecture & Design. Raimondo + Associates Architects Inc. (l. to r.): John-Alexander Raimondo and Emilio Raimondo of Raimondo + Associates Architects in joint venture with MJMA Architecture & Design.

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING

ENDRESS + HAUSER CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTRE

LOBLAWS GROCETERIA WAREHOUSE ADAPTIVE RE-USE

Residential (Large) Award Local Practice Architecture + Design (l. to r.): Annie Dahan, Geoff Cox, Graham Girard, Matthew Woodruff, and Maru Kim of Local Practice Architecture + Design.

Commercial/Industrial (Large) Award mcCallumSather Michelle Austin, MAATO, OBEC, LEED AP (Managing Principal, Operations) accepting the Commercial/Industrial (Large) Award on behalf of the team at mcCallumSather.

Mixed Use Award Alliance Architecture (l. to r.): Mark Cascella and Blair Robinson of architects – Alliance.

SOLO HOUSE

Thanks to our sponsors National Sponsor

Category Sponsors

THANK

YOU

TO OUR

PARTNERS

Building Lasting Change is where change makers meet, and Canada’s building sector is inspired to do more, go further, and aim higher in our sustainability efforts. We want to thank all our partners, volunteers, staff, speakers, and attendees for joining us this year and everyone who helped make BLC 2023 a success. See you next year in Toronto!

PRES EN TING & L A N YA R D PA R T N E R GA L A D I N N E R & C E L E B R AT I O N

OPENING PL ENARY

N E T W O R K I N G LO U N G E

AT T E N D E E B R E A K FA S T

V I P C O C K TA I L RECEP TION

PRO GR AM S ESS ION

C LO S I NG P RO G R A M S ESS ION

PRO GR AM S ESS ION

AT T E N D E E B R E A K

TO U R PA R T N E R

P R I M E PA R T N E R

CONFERENCE SUPPORTER

C AG B C AWA R D S

cagbc.org/blc