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Challenging building type takes holistic approach THE DIVIDENDS OF DISASSEMBLY Reclaiming the value held in buildings
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New school a harmonious fusion of education and nature
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16 The Dividends of Disassembly Reclaiming the value held in buildings
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23 Albert Campbell Library Renovation Modernization reimagines potential to connect with people
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Interview with Vince Catalli: The Circular Built Environment (CBE) and the new standard to define it
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ISSUE DON’T MISS NEXT SPRING 2025 The Passive House Issue - Featuring Vancouver’s Fire Hall 17, North America's first Passive House certified fire hall, and other projects. (Photo: Ema Peter
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In a year when the environmental news about global warming, biodiversity loss, plastic pollution, air pollution, deforestation and multiple other metrics was all bad, it was refreshing to read the more optimistic view put forward by data scientist Hannah Ritchie in her recently published book ‘Not the End of the World’.
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Opening with a review of the Bruntland Commission’s definition of sustainable development as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs", Ritchie asks us to zoom out and look more broadly at both the social and environmental implications of that definition. If we accept that human health and wellbeing legitimately fall within the definition of present needs, then our progress over the last century or two is remarkable. Whether we consider child mortality, mothers dying, life expectancy, hunger and malnutrition, education or extreme poverty, the trend is relentlessly upward. Rennie’s optimistic outlook on the social side of the equation, does not deny the scope of our challenges on the environmental side, which she freely admits has gotten much worse over the past century. However, she does emphasize the progress that has been made at the local, regional and sometimes global scale. For example: • The air quality in developed countries is better than it has been in more than a century. • With the cost of renewable energy decreasing rapidly, economic growth will soon be decoupled from GHG emissions. • Measured globally, the rate of deforestation, mostly associated with agriculture, is declining rapidly, which should soon slow the rate of biodiversity loss. • The challenges around food are not about quantity, but rather our dietary choices and the waste in our distribution systems. Both these challenges can be addressed. • Both a miracle material and an environmental disaster, plastic pollution has almost been eliminated in countries with strict regulations on manufacture and disposal. • Aquaculture now supplies more than 50% of fish and seafood consumed globally, relieving the pressure on wild fish stocks It is not the solutions themselves, but the scaling up of these solutions that is the major challenge we face. Ritchie concludes, ‘these problems are big. But they are solvable. We are not doomed. We can build a better future for everyone. Let’s turn that opportunity into reality.’
Jim Taggart, FRAIC Editor
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LOCAL NETZERO BUILDINGS: A bottom-line win for Canadian communities
Put sustainability and savings—and comfort—at the top of the list for the coming year Resilient futures are based on resilient economies, and municipalities across Canada are realizing how closely sustainability initiatives are intertwined with cost savings, job creation and economic growth. Working toward a more sustainable future doesn’t just support Canada’s climate goals and create healthier communities. It can also improve budgetary bottom lines.
GMF encourages innovation and creativity across the sector, guided by a vision of how the most successful sustainability efforts integrate environmental, economic and social factors. Since its inception in 2000, GMF has taken a multi-solving approach to project selection and performance monitoring, seeking projects that combine multiple objectives in a single solution, so municipalities save money even as they meet their sustainability goals and improve citizens’ lives.
Municipalities large and small are joining forces with architects, designers, engineers, contractors and building developers to reduce energy consumption and move to cleaner energy sources. Take aging municipal and community buildings. Almost 70 percent of the buildings in Canada that are central to thriving communities, such as town halls, fire stations, recreation centres, arenas and libraries are more than 30 years old, with the correspondingly higher operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) that come with age. Retrofitting these facilities can lead to a net positive return on investment — not to mention the comfort and health benefits stemming from improved air quality, fewer drafts, enhanced lighting and better all-around functionality.
North Battleford feasibility study focuses on cutting energy consumption
Enter the Green Municipal Fund (GMF), a program of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Through a unique combination of financing and training, GMF is accelerating the transformation to resilient, net-zero communities. With GMF’s sustainable community and municipal buildings funding, Canadian municipal governments and their partners* are experiencing the benefits of GMF support as they: • Undertake retrofits to improve energy performance, lower operating and maintenance costs, transition to cleaner energy, extend building life and make buildings more livable through, for example, efficient lighting and windows, fuel switching from fossil fuels to lower-carbon fuels, insulation upgrades, electric boilers, automation systems and solar panels. • Construct new builds that meet ambitious energy efficiency targets, use sustainable materials, and improve biodiversity and ecological function.
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The City of North Battleford in Saskatchewan put GMF funding to good use by conducting a feasibility study to explore ways to reduce its carbon footprint and curb energy consumption in five energy-hungry buildings: the wastewater treatment plant, the aquatic centre, a sports complex, the curling rink and the performing arts centre. The study analyzed historical data for the five facilities, conducted energy audits and evaluated retrofit options. The goals were to cut energy consumption by reducing energy use and GHG emissions and exploring alternative energy sources, as well as decrease operating costs, improve workspaces and stimulate the economy with new jobs. Myriad energy-efficiency measures were considered, from operational changes to LED lighting, equipment improvements, building envelope retrofits and, in a first for the city, generating renewable energy through solar power and locally sourced biomass. Today, other municipalities are learning from North Battleford’s experience as they develop their own innovative solutions to cut energy use and save money. GMF offers more than just grants and loans. It also provides learning opportunities through the GMF Learning Centre, including practical guides, webinars, training, advisory services and even a project database that showcases the results and replicability of sustainability projects across Canada. Extend the life and efficiency of your buildings today, with help from GMF. Visit bit.ly/gmf-buildings.
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sustainability Translucent Kalwall panels provide perfectly diffuse daylighting that evenly bathes spaces in natural light, meaning fewer lights on during the day. Our high recyclability and low embodied carbon ratings are planet-friendly. Even better, our best-in-class thermal performance means you get superb daylight without any solar heat gain. That means savings for electrical and cooling costs, which is good for both your bottom line and the environment. ®
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Northern Ontario’s new healthcare campus moves forward Pomerleau Healthcare Partners (PHP) has been awarded the contract to deliver the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) Redevelopment Project in Moosonee, northern Ontario which officially achieved financial close on October 3, 2024. The team was selected by WAHA and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to help expand and improve access to health care services for people living in the western James Bay and Hudson Bay regions. Kasian, in partnership with Bertrand Wheeler Architecture Inc., was selected by Pomerleau Construction to plan and design the new $1.8B regional health care campus and a new ambulatory care centre on Moose Factory Island. The redevelopment project is being delivered using the Progressive Public-Private Partnership (P3) Design Build Finance (DBF) model.. www.kasian.com
BUILDEX Vancouver, February 26 – 27, 2025 informaconnect.com/buildex-vancouver
Precast concrete industry drives to decarbonization In 2023 the Canadian precast concrete industry, through the Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI), published its third round of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for various precast product categories with regionalized breakdowns. The industry states that, since its first industry-average EPD was published in 2015, it has seen a 22% reduction in the A1-A3 embodied carbon of precast concrete products and feels it is on track to decarbonize the Canadian precast concrete industry by 2050. cpci.ca
Names in the news Mike Keller has replaced retiring Kevin Bruce as vice president of sales North America, effective December 1, 2024 at Kalwall Corporation, a global company based in Manchester, NH and industry leader for diffuse natural lighting systems that are recognized for their innovative, energy-efficient and sustainable designs. Unicel Architectural Corp., the Longueuil, QC manufacturer of Vision Control®, timber and aluminum curtain walls and skylight solutions, has hired security hardware sales leader Samuel Tanner as Pacific Northwest Regional Sales Manager.
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PRODUCTS Visit SABMag's Directory of Sustainable Products and Services for Sustainable, High-Performance Building where products are organized by Product Category and by LEED Category. Examples of featured listings include: Canada Green Building Council The Canada Green Building Council helps unlock green buildings’ potential for eliminating carbon emissions and environmental impacts. We offer industry-proven certifications like LEED and the Zero Carbon Building Standards, as well as training and advocacy that accelerates green building and retrofits. www.cagbc.org/get-involved Kalwall - Not a window. Not a wall. But you can trust Kalwall’s translucent daylighting systems to provide all the benefits of both. Museumquality daylighting™ validated by complimentary daylight modelling; Best-in-industry thermal performance and solar heat gain control; Wind, fire and impact resistance; Stronger, lighter and more efficient options; Meet all your project needs with Kalwall. www.kalwall.com RadiantLink - Connect your forced air heat source to RadiantLink. We create comfort, address indoor air quality and reduce your carbon footprint. Infloor heating and passive infloor cooling is affordable with the RadiantLink system. Proudly made in Canada. www.radiantlink.ca/ SHARC Energy - Utilize the power of wastewater for your sustainable heating and cooling projects, from district sized to individual buildings! Wastewater pairs well with geothermal, is consistent and is proven to reduce energy and water consumption while slashing carbon emissions. Broaden your design portfolio today! www.sharcenergy.com TRANE - We’ll meet you where you are — achieving building or projectspecific goals for your customer — by combining sustainable and efficient equipment, optimized system control strategies, and the tools you need to get the job done. www.trane.com VETTA Windows & Doors – Aluminum clad triple-glazed wood windows and doors, High performance, Passive House and FSC certified, Custom-made to your shape, size, colour specifications, and high grade anti- theft and acoustic barrier performance. www.vettawindows.com 10
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Canadian Precast Concrete Quality Assurance Certification Program - An independent entity that qualifies the capabilities of precast concrete manufacturers who fabricate structural, architectural and specialty precast concrete products. www.precastcertification.ca/en/ Green Building Initiative - Supporting your journey to net zero. www.thegbi.org
Live Roof - LiveRoof is the premier pre-vegetated modular green roof system available across Canada. Regionally grown modules with vegetation specifically selected and tested for your climate by the horticultural professionals at LiveRoof. Wind uplift tested according to CSA A123.24-15. Contact us for specific rooftop stormwater management solutions. www.liveroof.com JELD-WEN Windows & Doors - A leader in producing a range of high-quality windows and doors which provide unparalleled value at every price level, catering to builders, professional contractors, and homeowners. ENERGY STAR Manufacturer of the Year Award for Windows and Doors for three consecutive years. www.jeld-wen.ca/en-ca Teritt Indoor Environmental - Trusted provider of indoor air quality testing services for LEED and other green building projects across Canada. www.teritt.com Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc. VITOCROSSAL 200, CI2 399 to 2,000 MBH (Single Boiler). Up to 32,000 MBH (Multi Boiler Cascade). Six sizes; New stainless steel heat exchanger design; Up to 98% thermal efficiency; New electronics platform; Easy commissioning; Efficient combustion control; High modulation up to 30:1 turndown ratio; Small footprint. www.viessmann.ca The Langley Group/Filterra - The Langley Concrete Group of Companies is the largest independent precast operation in Western Canada. Product lines dedicated to Stormwater Treatment include Oil Interceptors, Stormceptors, Jellyfish Filters, and Filterra. www.langleyconcretegroup.com/products/filterra Wishbone Site - A recognized leader in the development and manufacture of municipal grade outdoor furniture. Using recycled plastics and metals, Wishbone products speak innovation through design that is aesthetically pleasing and functional. www.wishboneltd.com
ECOLE DU ZENITH New school a harmonious fusion of education and nature In partnership with Leclerc Architects, Montreal-based Pelletier de Fontenay has recently completed École du Zénith in Schefford, QC, a project resulting from a series of competitions launched by Lab-École in 2019. Being the first school architecture competition since the 1960s, this major project marks a turning point in Quebec’s educational landscape, renewing the program, organization, and way of building elementary schools in the province.
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THE DIVIDENDS OF DISASSEMBLY: Reclaiming the value held in buildings
By Brenda Martens Design for Disassembly and Adaptability (DfD/A) is an approach that facilitates dismantling a product or building at its end-of-use, enabling the recovery of components and materials intact, to facilitate their use in subsequent applications, including complete reassembly. The goal of DfD/A is to keep materials in their highest use for as long as possible.
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS The concept of DfD/A in permanent buildings isn’t new. Indeed, there were industrious (and perhaps morally suspect) parishioners in the 1500’s in Appenzell, a canton in the Swiss Confederacy, constructing homes on their lots, taking advantage of the free lumber from the church-owned forests offered to the congregation for this purpose, then disassembling these houses to sell to others, to be relocated and reassembled on a new site. Even earlier, in Japan, techniques for carpentry (Miyadaiku) allowed for the removal and replacement of the wooden elements of construction. The dismantling, repairing or replacing, and reassembling of the timber parts has resulted in some wooden temples standing for centuries, largely replaced in place. The Hōryū-ji temple, over 1,300 years old, is the oldest standing wooden structure. After many restorations, only roughly a fifth of the original materials remain. CANADIAN CONTEXT Closer to home and our own time, the C.K. Choi Building at UBC (’96) is a striking early and influential project that demonstrated circular design principles. Under the direction of architects Joanne Perdue and Eva Matsuzaki and structural engineers Diana Klein and Gilbert Raynard, the project aspired to, and succeeded in incorporating salvaged heavy timber from the Armoury Building next door that was slated for demolition. The Armoury, built in 1941 and used for military training in World War II, was repurposed after the war by UBC for registration, sessional examinations, graduation ceremonies and other assemblies but no longer fit with campus master plans. It provided approximately two thirds of the CK Choi’s structure, but only after the structural engineers had regraded all of the salvaged timber appropriate to its future use, with the knowledge of where it would be used in the new building, overruling the lumber grader’s previous conservative grading. 16
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1 1. Traditional Japanese joinery has facilitated the replacement of individual structural members of the Horyu-ji temple since its construction in the 7th century.
This, along with the brick façade salvaged from Yaletown buildings, doors, toilet partitions and accessories, stair and balustrade railings, electrical wiring and other reused components resulted in more than 50% of the building’s materials being salvage or having recycled content. The C.K. Choi in turn incorporated disassembly into the design, with both the heavy timber structure and interior partitions mechanically connected with very minimal finishes, and building systems and services exposed. But we shouldn’t expect to see these materials on the market any time soon, as the C.K. Choi was built with a 200-year service life. More recently, StructureCraft has constructed their head office and workshop in Abbotsford BC as a showcase for timber construction, being built with glulam, LVL, and nail-laminated timber. Inside that same workshop, the firm’s sister company DowelLam now produces an all-wood mass timber product called dowel laminated timber (DLT, which harkens back to the Japanese carpentry techniques of using wood connectors rather than glue and nails). Although intended to be permanent, the headquarters was designed to be dismantled and has already been expanded once. Their sublime Sycamore & Oak Retail Pavilion project, a 23,000 sqft open air structure in Washington DC, however, is temporary, meant to stay in its current location 5 or more years before being relocated. While temporary, it must still be durable in order to withstand disassembly and reassembly. From a whole life cycle perspective, the circularity of the project is further enhanced by the entire timber structure being crafted from FSC-certified Douglas Fir, ensuring both the forests and the building are there for future use.
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By Monica Guzman As the design and construction industry focuses more intently on reducing the embodied carbon of buildings, masonry manufacturers and manufacturer associations are actively working on developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to assess and improve the environmental impact of their products. Many of them have already introduced innovative and proprietary technologies aimed at reducing the embodied carbon of masonry construction.
EMBODIED CARBON REDUCTION: CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS Manufacturers of concrete masonry units (CMUs) are currently developing EPDs for their products, some of them already published their plant specific EPDs, and more are on the way. At a national level, both the concrete block and clay brick associations published industry average EPDs.
More broadly, the masonry industry is focusing on reducing the carbon footprint through efficient design and specifications, enhancing the energy performance of masonry assemblies, and raising awareness about the energy saving potential of their inherent thermal mass. At the same time, ongoing research is exploring the carbon sequestration capabilities of concrete masonry throughout its service life.
CCMPA has also published a Canadian Industry-Average Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for both normal weight and lightweight CMUs. This LCA was completed to support the development of the Type III EPDs for concrete masonry units conforming to CSA A165.1-04 – Concrete Block Masonry Units, and as part of CCMPA's commitment to providing transparent information about the environmental footprint of concrete block masonry units produced in Canada.
For example, the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association – CCMPA published average EPDs for eastern and western Canada. These Type III environmental declarations present quantified, third party verified, environmental information on the life cycle of a product – or in this case, a product type. This, and plant specific EPDs, will enable specifiers to make comparisons between various products fulfilling the same function.
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ALBERT CAMPBELL Library Renovation/ Modernization Reno reimagines potential to connect with people By Brock James The Albert Campbell Branch Library opened its doors in 1971 to serve Scarborough’s diverse community. In this rapidly growing Toronto suburb, the brutalist building stood as a beacon to the community. But after five decades, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) recognized the need for upgrades to meet contempo-
rary needs. Working with LGA Architectural Partners, TPL sought to reimagine Albert Campbell as a more welcoming hub that brings people together and is connected to the community.
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təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre Challenging building type achieves double certification, and pursuing LEED Gold
By Paul Fast Completed in 2024, this 10,684 sq.m combined aquatic and community centre in New Westminster, BC is Canada’s first completed all-electric facility to achieve the Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC) Zero Carbon Building Design standard, a significant accomplishment for a building typology that has traditionally been one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters for many local governments. The name təməsew̓txʷ is derived from hən̓q̓ əmin̓əm̓ (the local Indigenous language) and means “Sea Otter House”. Reflecting this Indigenous identity reflecting this indigenous identity, the building is woven into the landscape with a dramatic unifying roof and aims to be the heart and soul of the community and a place for all to connect. The building makes a strong civic statement being sensitive to the natural environment and humanscale experience.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES AND PROCESS Pools are one of the most energy-intensive building types. To successfully minimize energy use, the design strategy for təməsew̓txʷ applies a passive approach first, considering not only how the architecture can respond to specific site conditions for efficiency and comfort, but how operational conditions, strategies, and expectations inform the design. Reducing demand first, followed by optimizing active systems, ensures a low impact result. To meet the stringent LEED v4 and Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) requirements, a range of strategies were implemented to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The building's compact massing and form factor were shaped by site conditions, with the existing facility required to remain operational during construction, and the need to avoid critical infrastructure running through the site.
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SITE | LANDSCAPING | RAINWATER HARVESTING * companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing
LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS
EXTERIOR
ACO Systems
475.Supply TerraFirm Enterprises
Advanced Panel Products Ltd.
Bayview Cycle Centre
Hydrotech Membrane Corporation
Terratechnik
Integrated Paving Concepts Inc.
Airfoam Industries
Bike Up
Unilock
Invisible Structures Inc.
All Weather Insulated Panels
Biogreen Systems Ltd.
Wishbone Site Furnishings
Liveroof Ontario Inc.
Alumicor Building Excellence
Busch Systems Ltd.
Maglin Site Furniture
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Architek SBP
Carmanah Technologies Champagne Edition Inc.
Midpoint International Inc.
Bordna Mona Inc.
Colbond Inc.
Millennium Decking
Contech Construction Products Inc.
Molok North America Ltd.
Catec Rainwater Harvesting Systems
CRS Electronics
N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.
Deltalok Inc. – Green Retaining Wall Structures
Nitterhouse
D. Litchfield & Co Ltd.
Pontarolo Engineering Inc.
Envirobond Products Corporation
Roth North America
Gator International
Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting Ltd.
Smart Ditch
GE WattStation
Ideal Fit
Corbec
South Side Air
Green Screen
Langley Concrete Group
Dryvit Systems Canda
Sto Corp. North America
GSE Lining Technology, Inc.
Make Way Environmental Technologies
Dupont/Tyvek
Syntal Products Ltd. Tatlors Recyled Plastics Inc.
Roth North America
Engineered Assemblies
Techno Protection
Royal Liner
Flynn Canada Ltd.
Architek SBP
Mutual Materials
Permacon
Jay R. Smith Co. Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc. ZCL Composites Inc.
STORMWATER
Arclin Arriscraft Building Stone ATS Sales/Spectrum Unity Canada Brick Canadian Brass and Copper Co. CBC Metals and Processing CBR Products CFP Woods/Cayaki Charred Wood Century Wood Products Inc.
ECO Building Resource
Fraser Wood Siding
STORMWATER RAINWATER Cost effective solutions to site management
ACO SYSTEMS Increasingly extreme weather must be counteracted by more complex and sophisticated drainage concepts. ACO achieves this with intelligent system solutions which have a dual purpose: protecting people from water, and water from people. Every ACO product within the ACO WaterCycle therefore safely controls the water as it passes along the chain to ensure that it can be ecologically and economically reused in a viable way. www.acocan.ca LEED BD+C, O+M: SS- Rainwater Management
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The Langley Concrete Group of Companies is the largest independent precast operation in Western Canada.
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Product lines dedicated to Stormwater Treatment include Oil Interceptors, Stormceptors, Jellyfish Filters, and Filterra. www.langleyconcretegroup.com info@langleyconcretegroup.com (604) 533 - 1656 LEED BC+C, O+M: SS-Rainwater Management, WE- Outdoor Water Use Reduction LEED Homes: SS-Rainwater Management, WE- Outdoor Water Use
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STRUCTURE & EXTERIOR ENVELOPE
Insulspan
Caradoc Green Roofs Ltd.
N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.
Lafarge North America Inc.
Kawneer Company Inc.
Carlisle Construction Materials
Sika/Sarnafil
Logix Insulated Concrete Forms
Kingspan Insulated Panels
Crowe Building Products Ltd.
Soprema
McKillican International Inc.
KlipTech Composites
Detec Systems
Siplast Lcopal Inc.
Meiser Canada
LP SmartSide
Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc.
Tremco
Nedlaw Living Walls
McGill Architectural Products
Elevate
VaproShield
Nordic Engineered Wood
Metl-Span
Vitaroofs
Nucor-Yamato Steel
Nichiha
Elevated Landscape Technologies Inc.
W.R. Meadows of Canada
Nudura
P.F.B Corporation
ELT Easy Green
XeroFlor North America
Polycrete
Sapphire Balconies Ltd
Green Roof System
ZinCo Canada
Project Frog
Siga
Envirospec Incorporated
Sound Solutions
G.E.M. Inc./Euroshield
Spectrum Unity
Green Innovations
Stonerox
Green Over Grey
Terramai
Green Space Roofing
Thames Valley Brick and Tile
Hydrotech Membrane Corporation
Tremco CPG Inc Triton Logging Company Uniboard Canada Linc. VicWest
Jakob Inc. Johns Manville Lexcan Limited Liveroof Ontario Inc.
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Metl-Span
BioRoof Systems
Metal Roofing Alliance
PREMIER TANK. PREMIER WARRANTY. PREMIER SYSTEM. Roth North America provides water cisterns, rainwater harvesting tanks, septic tanks, and more, consisting of an inner layer of FDA approved virgin HDPE, two inside layers of PE for improved stability, plus one outer layer of black and UV-stabilized PE. Low profile, 100% watertight, and Lifetime corrosion protection. www.roth-america.com 866-943-7256
LEED BC+C, O+M: SS-Rainwater Management, WE- Outdoor Water Use Reduction LEED Homes: SS-Rainwater Management, WE- Outdoor Water Use
Roseburg Forest Products
STRUCTURE Amvic ICF Bailey Metal Products Ltd. Bone Structure Butler Buildings CanadaCanadian Brass and Copper Co.
866-626-0476 WishboneLtd.com LEED BD+C, ID+C: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials. LEED Home: Environmentally Preferable Products
Structurlam Super Sky Products Walters Inc. Western Archrib
Canam / Murox
RADON MITIGATION
Century Wood Products
Radon Environmental Management Corp.
CertainTeed Hycrete, Inc International Timberframes
WISHBONE SITE FURNISHINGS A recognized leader in the development and manufacture of municipal grade furniture. Using recycled plastics, specialty woods and aluminum, Wishbone products speak innovation through design that is aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Simple Concept
Airfoam Industries is a proud North American manufacturer of high-performance building envelope products. With insulation solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, build your LEED building with Airfoam.
Using only natural materials, Arriscraft manufactures superior stone that delivers the aesthetic and performance qualities of quarried stone. Arriscraft offers full-bed stone, thin-clad solutions and brick products, plus natural limestone quarried in Ontario. Arriscraft has operated in Ontario for 75 years.
(604) 534-8626 Airfoam.com
www.arriscraft.com
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STRUCTURE & EXTERIOR ENVELOPE * companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing
CAYAKI CHARRED WOOD
Located in Ontario, Canada Brick manufactures an impressive selection of residential and architectural brick, including modern and traditional colour ranges and several premium finishes. Canada Brick has manufactured brick locally for 70 years and is a smart option to buy Canadian. www.canadabrick.com LEED MR Credit 5 – Manufacturer’s Location, MR Credit 5 – Distance from Raw Material Suppliers to Project Site Credit - LEED v4 Building product disclosure and optimization – environmental product declarations
SUSTAINABLE & ECOLOGICAL
Humber College Barrett Centre for Technology and Innovation. Architect: Perkins&Will.
CAYAKI specializes in interior & exterior charred siding. Raw material is sourced and made in Canada utilizing Red & White Cedar which are two widely renowned wood species for their rot-proof, as well as insect and weather-resistant properties. CAYAKI is a market leader in knowing how to properly char and apply a wide range of eye-catching colours and textures.
CBC METALS AND PROCESSING
519-983-3038 sales@cfpwoods.com www.cfpwoods.com LEED BD + C: MR- Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials
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ZINC - Muntz Metal, Architectural Bronze, Silicon Bronze, Coppers, Brasses, Aluminum. - Stainless Steels: Satin, Hairline & Mirror. - Coloured Stainless Sheet: Black, Bronze, Brass & various others. Anodized Aluminum. - Roofinox Terne (Zinc-Tin) Coated stainless Steel. - Technical service available in English et en Français. www.cbcmetals.ca 1-800-845-1134 LEED BD+C : M&R-Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Construction and Demolition Waste Management
Galvanize Better: Corbec leads in delivering the highest standards of quality control and assurance, with state-of-the-art facilities, unparalleled expertise, quality, and service. Pioneering for Sustainable Design and Construction by publishing with CSA the first EPDs in Canada for Galvanized Steel and the first EPD in North America for Galvanized Rebar. www.corbec.com LEED BD+C: MR-Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationEnvironmental Product Declarations; ID+C: MR-Building Product Disclosure and Optimization- Environmental Product Declarations
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© TRS Building Envelope Corp. Photography © Amanda Cairns.
Engineered Assemblies brings innovative building envelope solutions to architects and owners across North America. EA imports and supplies world-class lightweight façade materials and substructure assemblies including our patented, Canadian-made TcLip™. Experts in rear-ventilated rainscreen (RVRS), EA provides design assistance with the SYSTEM2-v2 Design Guide available for download on our website. Visit www.engineeredassemblies.com to learn more, or to request a Lunch & Learn. LEED BD+C: MR – Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Sourcing of Raw Materials
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WOOD100® DLT FROM INTERNATIONAL TIMBERFRAMES 475 High Performance Building Supply is a trusted source for building envelope knowledge and materials: Pro Clima airsealing / WRBs / vapour control, Gutex wood fiber board insulation, Lamilux skylights, and more.
We manufacture DLT in Golden, BC using local wood. Wood100® DLT is a 100% wood, no glue product. Stacked and cross laminated DLT panels. Design, engineering, manufacturing and installation services available.
Plus, download free Smart Enclosure guides today!
A healthy, sustainable and energy efficient building product.
CA.475.SUPPLY
www.itimberf.com
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LEED BD+C : M&R-Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials, and Material Ingredients; IEQ: Low-Emitting Materials
LiveRoof is the premier pre-vegetated modular green roof system available across Canada. Regionally grown modules with vegetation specifically selected and tested for your climate by the horticultural professionals at LiveRoof. Wind uplift tested according to CSA A123.24-15. Contact us for specific rooftop stormwater management solutions. (800) 875-1392 www.LiveRoof.com LEED BD+C: SS- Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction; WE-Outdoor Water Use Reduction; Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials; LEED O+M: Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction
THERMAL, WINDOWS & DYNAMIC GLASS * companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing DYNAMIC GLASS SageGlass View Dynamic Glass
INSULATION
Knauf Insulation
Hunter Douglas Canada Ltd.
ENERsign Windows+Doors
Logix Insulated Concrete Forms
McGill Architectural Products
EuroLine Windows
Louiseville Specialty Products
MechoShade Systems, Inc.
Fibertec Window and Door
Magwall Inc.
Sun Glow Window Covering Canada
Fulton Windows/Oldcastle
SunProject Toro Inc.
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Urban Edge Shading Inc.
Inline Fiberglass Ltd.
Monoglass Inc. Nudura Corporation
Accurate Dorwin
Owens Corning
Arxx Building Products
PFSI - Polarfoam Soya
BASF Canada
Phil Insul Corp
Benolec Llt.
High Performance Glass Ltd.
Innotech Windows + Doors
WINDOWS AND DOORS
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Advanced Glazing Systems
BioBased Insulation
Plastiques Cellulaires Polyfoam Inc.
Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems
Demilec, Heatlok Soya
Polycrete
Allan Window Technologies
Dura Foam/Canadian Industrial Distributors Inc.
Rockwool SealTight
Belisle Ancestral Doors & Windows
Dow Building Solutions
SilveRboard®
Cascadia Design Products
North Star Windows & Doors
Durisol Building Systems Inc.
Tech-Crete Processors Ltd.
Cascadia Windows Ltd.
ECO Building Resource
Thermapan
Clearstream Architectural Glass
NZP Fenestration Passivhaus Windows and Doors
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Thermo-Cell Industries Ltd.
Cossins Windows Canada Ltd.
Emercor Ltd.
Therm-O-Comfort Co Ltd.
CWD Windows & Doors
Good Shepard Wool Insulation Icynene Insulation Igloo Cellulose Inc. Isolofoam Group Kingspan Insulated Panels
All Weather Windows
Donat Flamand Inc.
SHADING C/S Construction Specialties Convenience Group Inc. Fraser Shading Systems Inc.
Duo-Gard Industries Inc. Duxton Windows & Doors Eco Insulating Glass Edgetech I.G. Inc.
LiteZone™ Insulating Glass Loewen Windows Marvin Windows and Doors
Pollard Windows Silex Fiberglass Windows and Doors Thermotech Windows Ltd. Unicel Architectural UNILUX WIndows and Doors UnitiWall VETTA Windows & Doors
SAPPHIRE BALCONIES LTD. Sapphire’s Next Generation, Modular Balcony is a groundbreaking construction solution able to connect to various structures including mass timber. Lighter materials reduce building structure impact, making it a faster and more eco-friendly alternative to concrete. Guardrail and balustrade design available. The design offers unprecedented versatility and stringent quality control.
BUILDING BEYOND THE STANDARD: Radon Environmental is a building and environmental health sciences company reducing public exposures to radon gas. We provide code-evaluated, high-performance radon mitigation solutions for commercial and residential builds, including Radon Guard™ ventilation-insulation structural panels and Radon Block™ barrier membrane. Find radon measurement tools in our Testing Shop.
balconies.global/ca LEED BD+C: EA- Optimize Energy Performance, MR-Resource Use: Design for Flexibility; LEED O+M: EA- Optimize Energy Performance
888.527.4717 | 778.327.4717 www.radoncorp.com info@radoncorp.com
SIGA is a leader in the development and production of high-performance adhesive tapes and membranes for air-and weather-tight building envelopes. SIGA’s vision is a world with zero-energy loss buildings. Available product categories: - Flashing tapes - Weather barriers - Air barriers - Vapour control layers - Moisture protection for CLT https://www.siga.swiss/ca_en LEED BD+C and O+M: EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes: EA-Air Infiltration
Thames Valley Brick & Tile - a trusted source for Clay Face Brick, Thin Brick and Paving Brick, including LEED qualifying products, that meet the challenges of the Canadian architectural and designer marketplace.
800-567-5800 www.thamesvalleybrick.com info@thamesvalleybrick.com
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THERMAL, WINDOWS & DYNAMIC GLASS
* companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing
FLOORING Abet Laminati
Goodfellow Inc.
Solida Cork/Eraco International
American Biltrite
Healthiest Home Building Supplies
Taproot
Arclin
Ideal Fit
Tarkett
Bamboo Direct
Interface
Tate Access Floors
Bentley Prince Street, Inc.
Interstyle ceramic + glass ltd.
Teragren
Bona US
Jelinek Cork Group
The Tandus Group
Camino Modular Systems Inc.
Johnsonite
Torlys
Century Wood Products Inc.
Mapei
Turion Bamboo Traders
Ceramica Concept
Maxxon
Victor Innovatex
Colin Campbell
MirageBoa-Franc Inc
Vintage Prefinished Wood Flooring
Columbia Forest Products
Mondo Flooring
W.R. Meadows
C/S Construction Specialties
Nadurra Wood Corp.
Wood Anchor
Country Wood Inc.
Nora Systems, Inc.
Dinoflex
Norelco Cabinets Ltd.
Elite Flooring
Olympia Tile International Inc.
Eterna
Orchid Ceramics
Artech Ceiling Specialties
Flexco Corp
Roppe Corporation USA
Arborite
Forbo Flooring Systems
Shaw Contract Group
Armstrong World Industries
FreeAxez USA
Sierra Pine Ltd.
Aya Kitchens & Bath
UnitiWall is redefining the way we build with a high-performance prefabricated wall system that streamlines construction, reduces ownership costs, and accelerates schedules by up to 80%. Sustainable and resilient, our all-in-one panel solution delivers superior energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and customizable cladding and window options, for quick, on-site installation. Unitiwall.com
905-816-1641
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CASCADIA WINDOWS & DOORS Cascadia offers high-performance fiberglass solutions for window wall, windows and doors, and storefront glazing. From Passive House projects to high-rise buildings, Cascadia’s fiberglass windows offer unparalleled thermal and structural performance. World’s first EPD report for Windows, Doors and Window Wall using the new product Category Rules published in 2023.
INTERIOR PRODUCTS
Fort St. John Passive House, Low Hammond Rowe Architect, RENU Engineering Inc. | WCPG Construction Ltd.
The Future is FIBERGLASS • Super low U-values • Tough frames • Beautiful aesthetics • Passive House Applications
www.cascadiawindows.com
204.339.6456 duxtonwindows.com
LEED BD+C and ID+C: EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes: EA-Windows
LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows
INLINE FIBERGLASS LTD. Our fiberglass windows and doors offer: • Time-tested durability • Superior energy efficiency • Certification of LEED V4 – LAC – EPD (ASTM) • Global Warming Potential (GWP 7.57E+01 kg CO2e)
INLINE Series 3000 windows are Passive House International certified.
www.inlinefiberglass.com LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows
COATINGS AND INTERIOR FINISH PRODUCTS Laurentide Resources Inc.
Octopus Products Limited Olympia Tile International Inc. Busch Systems Ltd. C/S Construction Specialtie Century Wood Products Inc. Inc. CertainTeed AirRenew AirRenew Essential Essential CGC Inc. Columbia Forest Products Products
Renovators ReSource Mapei Roseburg Forest Products Masonite Architectural Tectum Acoustical Roof Deck Nedlaw Living Walls Teknion Limited Octopus Products Limited The Global Olympia TileGroup International Inc. Timber Products Company Rockfon
PAINTS
Peintures Laurentide
PPG Industries, Architectural Coatings American Formulating & Manufacturing Pratt & Lambert Benjamin Moore Premium Products Inc.Paint Boomerang Recycled Sansin Corp. CBR Products
TMI DirectForest Products Roseburg Treasured Timbers Inc. Shaw Contract
Schwartz Chemical Corporation Dulux/PPG Sico/PPG ECO Building Resource
Ecomix Environ GenYDoors Inc Biocomposites
Trove Acoustical Roof Deck Tectum Upper TeknionCanada LimitedForest Products Ltd.
Laurentide Resources Inc.
GenYDoors Inc Canada Inc. Georgia-Pacific
The Global Group
Georgia-Pacific CanadaInc. Inc. Herman Miller Canada
TMI Direct
Herman Miller Canada Inc. Homasote Company
Treasured Timbers Inc.
Homasote Ice Stone Company
Upper Canada Forest Products Ltd.
Ice Stone Keilhauer
Valhalla Wood Preservatives Ltd.
CORFLEX Dirtt Environmental Environmental Solutions SolutionsLtd. Ltd. Eco Building Resource Ecomix Environ Biocomposites
Kallwall Knoll, Inc. Keilhauer Lambton Doors Knoll, LyndenInc. Doors Lambton Mapei Doors Masonite Architectural Nedlaw Living Walls
Eco Stucco Peintures Laurentide PPG Industries, Architectural Coatings Pratt & Lambert
PAINTS
American Formulating & Manufacturing Benjamin Moore
Premium Products Inc. Sansin Corp. Schwartz Chemical Corporation Sico/PPG
Boomerang Recycled Paint CBR Products Dulux/PPG Eco Stucco
Photo: Scott Norsworthy BY DAYLIGHTING
KALWALL CHECKS ALL
Innotech Windows + Doors is a BC-based manufacturer of Passive House Institute certified fenestration systems for deeply sustainable custom residences and multi-family developments.
DAYLIGHTING BY KALWALL THE BOXES. CHECKS ALL THE BOXES. Not a window. Not a wall. But you can Not a window. Not a wall. But you can trust Kalwall’s translucent daylighting trust Kalwall’s translucent daylighting systems to provide all the benefits systems to provide all the benefits of both. of both. •Museum-quality daylighting™ •Museum-quality daylighting™ validated validated by complimentary daylight by complimentary daylight modeling modeling •Best-in-industry thermal performance •Best-in-industry thermal performance and solar heat gain control and solar heat gain control •Wind, fire and impact resistance •Wind, fire and impact resistance •Stronger, lighter and more efficient •Stronger, lighter and more efficient options options Meet all your project needs with Kalwall. Meet all your project needs with Explore the possibilities. Kalwall. Explore the possibilities.
NZP FENESTRATION PASSIVHAUS WINDOWS AND DOORS Kohltech’s Windows and Doors combine beauty and craftsmanship with performance and energy efficiency. With an extensive array of glass and decorative options, as well as ENERGY STAR and Passive House certified products, Kohltech can meet your project needs.
NZP Fenestration is a passivhaus certified tilt and turn window manufacturer located in Quebec, Canada. We offer high-performance products and support from our team of experts from the production of the plans to the installation. Our uPVC profile allows us to manufacture very large dimensions, install the best triple glazing available and significantly reduce your energy use.
www.kohltech.com
www.nzpfenestration.com
LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows
LEED BD+C and ID+C: EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes: EA-Windows
+1 800 258 9777 (North America) +1603 800627 258 9777 (North America) +1 3861 (International)
www.innotech-windows.com LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows
+1 603 627 3861 (International) www.kohltech.com LEED BD+C: EA-Optimize Energy Performance; EQ-Daylight LEED BD+C: EA-Optimize Energy Performance; EQ-Daylight
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COATINGS AND INTERIOR FINISH PRODUCTS CONTROLS
JAS Filtration Inc.
De Dietrich Boilers
Automated Logic
Klimatrol
Eco Innovation
CorporationDelta Controls Inc.
Kiko Water Systems
GROHE Canada Inc.
Distech Controls Inc.
L2B Environmental Systems Inc.
HeatLink group Inc.
Legalett
Marathon International/Baxi
Lochinvar/Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing Inc.
Marathon International/Eternal
Douglas Lighting Control Cristal Controls Echoflex Solutions Inc. Ecobee Ecopilot Energex Inc.
SILEX FIBERGLASS WINDOWS AND DOORS SILEX offers energy efficient, Canadian made Fiberglass windows and doors that enhance building performance, cut energy costs, and promote sustainable construction practices. 204-788-0648 www.silexfiberglass.com LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows
EnergyBank Honeywell Building Solutions
NTI Boilers
Texmar Control Systems
Nu-Air Ventilation Systems Inc.
Viessmann Control Solutions
RadiantLink Infloor Heating
WattStopper
Runtal North America, Inc.
Zero Footprint
SHARC Energy Step Warmfloor Ontario Ltd.
ELECTRICAL
Tate Access Floors
Dyson Canada
Tempeff Inc.
VÄNEE Deco-Touch™
Termobuild TermoDeck Canada
GROUND SOURCE
Trane
Airtechni
Uponor Ltd.
Boreal Geothermal Inc.
Venmar Ventilation Inc.
CGC Group
Ventacity’s Smart Ventilation
HVAC Airia Brands Inc. Aquatech/Lochinvar
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Maritime Geothermal/Nordic Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.
Delta Geothermaique .
Unicel Architectural Corp. specializes in the manufacturing of high energyefficiency timber curtain wall with proven RAICO technology. Each Therm+ H-I system (56 and 76mm) combines Passive House certifictionlevel thermal insulation, along with superior wind resistance and greater air tightness.
Mammoth-WEBCO Inc.
Moen Canada
Noritz RenewABILITY Energy Inc. ReTherm Energy Systems Inc. Rheem Canada Ltd. Sloan Valve / Dobbin Sales Taco Takagi Canada, Inc. Uponor Ltd.
SOLAR/PV Sanyo Canada Inc. Siemens Building Technologies Ltd. VCT Group
Viessmann Control Solutions
INDOOR AIR QUALITY Teritt Indoor Environmental
Big Ass Fans
LIGHTING
Broan-NuTone Canada Inc.
Acuity Brands
Busch Systems International Inc.
Cree Lighting Canada
Carver Climate System
GE Lighting
CGC Group
H.E. Williams, Inc.
Conematic Heating Systems Inc.
Hubbell Canada LP
Continental Fan/Aeroflow Daikin Applied
Ledalite Architectural Products Inc.
Enershield Air Barrier
Leviton
Engineered Air
Osram Sylvania Ltd.
Fantech
Philips Lighting
IPEX Inc.
PLUMBING
Isolation Algon 2000 Inc.
Aquatech/Lochinvar
Jaga Canada Climate Systems Inc.
Bosch Water Heating
Eaton Cooper Lighting
Illumineer Ltd.
Caroma Inc.
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Canada’s GREEN Building Supply
• Aluminum clad triple-glazed wood windows and doors • High performance, Passive House and FSC® certified • German steel hardware • All custom-made to your shape, size, colour specifications • High grade anti theft and acoustic barrier performance 416 234-1033 www.vettawindows.com LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows
Dulux Paints operates the largest network of company-owned paint stores across Canada. Our highly experienced team of account representatives provides specification and on-site support and we have the scale to deliver outstanding services to help you meet any of your design challenges. www.dulux.ca/pro LEED BD+C and ID+C EQ- Low-Emitting Materials MR- Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations; MR- Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients LEED for Homes EQ- Low-Emitting Products
Suppliers of High-Performance Membranes & Tapes, Sealants & Adhesives, Paints & Finishes, Insulation & MUCH MORE. www.eco-building.ca info@eco-building.ca 905-841-3535 LEED BD+C and ID+C: MR- Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Sourcing of Raw Materials and Material Ingredients; EQ-Low-Emitting Materials
FORBO FLOORING SYSTEMS Marmoleum is CO2 neutral (from cradle to gate) due to natural ingredients that absorb carbon dioxide and a low energy production process, resulting in a sustainable floor that looks beautiful and lasts over 30 years.
1-800-268-8108 www.forboflooringna.com LEED BD+C and ID+C: MR-Source Reduction:Mercury, Lead, Cadmium. Copper; Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials; Low-Emitting Materials
CHOOSE WATER TUBE OR FIRE TUBE
MAPEI CANADA MAPEI Canada represents the Canadian subsidiary of the MAPEI Group. Founded in 1937 in Milan, MAPEI is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry and has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructure works worldwide.
ROCKFON - COATINGS & INTERIOR FINISH PRODUCTS High-performance solutions with low environmental impact. That’s what Rockfon stone wool ceiling tiles and panels offer. In addition to delivering IAQ support and acoustic comfort, Rockfon ceilings also feature a low carbon footprint, geared towards minimizing the environmental footprint of buildings all over the world.
AQUATECH™
delivers the market with efficiency Lochinvar® products, like KNIGHT XL® & FTXL®. LEED v4.1 BD & C potential for New Construction for energy performance.
Daikin Applied leads the way in sustainable HVAC innovation. Applying low-GWP refrigerants and the latest in heat pump technology, our cutting-edge systems deliver exceptional energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and a lighter environmental footprint for commercial and industrial buildings.
www.mapei.ca www.rockfon.com LEED BD+C and ID+C: MR-Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Environmental Product Declarations and Material Ingredients; EQ-Low-Emitting Materials
LEED BD+C and ID+C: MR- Building Product Disclosure and Optimization: Sourcing of Raw Materials and Material Ingredients; EQ-Low-Emitting Materials and Acoustic Performance
Represented by:
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ELECTRICAL | PLUMBING | HVAC | RENEWABLES THE HVAC SOLUTION TO DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
SLOAN VALVE
Specifying made simple. BIM models and CSI 3-part specifications make it easy to spec quality residential and commercial ventilation products providing a healthy indoor environment where people live and work.
www.fantech.net 1-800-565-3548 LEED BD+C, ID+C and O+M EA- Optimize Energy Performance EQ- Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies LEED for Homes EA- Space Heating and Cooling Equipment; EQ- Ventilation
How can Sloan products help your project? Sloan’s EPDs are produced in accordance with international standards and verified by an independent third party to ensure the data we communicate is credible, resulting in full LEED Material and Resource credits for your project. Mitsubishi Electric offers a wide range of solutions for the residential and commercial market including: Air Source VRF , Water Source VRF, Hybrid VRF, Single-Split, Multi-Split, Hydronics and Ventilation.
Dobbin Sales: 1-800-565-8515 www.dobbinsales.com
Building on over 20 years of European innovation, Tempeff is pleased to offer air to air Dual Core® energy recovery ventilation equipment with up to 90% energy efficiency in winter without any requirement for an energy robbing defrost strategy. In these times of escalating energy costs, and concern over environmental impact, Tempeff Dual Core® Technology is the highest efficiency solution available for your building ventilation needs.
[204] 783-1902 www.tempeff.com
MitsubishiElectric.ca LEED BD+C, ID+C and O+M EA- Optimize Energy Performance EQ- Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies.
TEMPEFF INC.
LEED BD+C, ID+C:WE-Water Use Reduction, Materials and Resources LEED O+M: Indoor Water Use Reduction
LEED BD+C, O+M: EA-Optimize Energy Performance, EQ-Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
Building a Sustainable Tomorrow
TERITT INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL Trusted provider of indoor air quality testing services for LEED and other green building projects across Canada. We are a specialized testing agency, having performed air quality testing on over 300 new construction projects in the green building sector since 2010.
www.teritt.com LEED BD+C: IEQ- Indoor Air Quality Assessment LEED ID+C: IEQ- Indoor Air Quality Assessment LEED O+M: IEQ- Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
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We’ll meet you where you are — achieving building or project-specific goals for your customer — by combining sustainable and efficient equipment, optimized system control strategies, and the tools you need to get the job done.
trane.com
Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) membership unlocks the value of green buildings. Through industry-leading certifications like LEED and the Zero Carbon Building Standards, low-carbon training, and professional certifications, CAGBC supports the building sector’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impacts while improving energy efficiency. Learn more: cagbc.org/get-involved
The CPCQA Certification Program qualifies precast concrete manufacturers who fabricate structural, architectural and specialty precast concrete products, including concrete pipe and underground utility and drainage products. The program validates capabilities of superior quality assurance for owners, agencies, specifiers, and producers.
Find out more at: www.precastcertification.ca
GREEN DESIGN SUPPORT & PROFESSIONALS
We offer support for sustainable buildings in Alberta through: • Free deep-retrofit coaching services for building owners via our Retrofit Accelerator program. • Access to free resources for better building practices through our Emissions-Neutral Buildings Information Exchange (ENBIX).
CLIMATE CONSCIOUS CONSTRUCTION 25 industry leading years 35+ knowledgeable staff 100s of inspiring projects Passive House. Strawbale. Rammed Earth. Renovations. Test our reputation for expertise with costing, carbon calcs & construction on your next custom, high-performance, low-carbon home. Guelph KW – Grey County – GTA – Greater Sudbury
LEED O+M: All categories
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INTERVIEW WITH …
Architect Vince Catalli on the Circular Built Environment (CBE) and the new standard to define it.
The MEC store in Ottawa is likely a first example in Canada that used the Design for Disassembly and Adaptability approach back in 1998 – 1999.
WHAT IS THE CBE? Circular is the key word in defining the CBE which is modelled after cycles in nature that continuously use and transform materials without waste. According to the World Green Building Council, a circular building optimizes the use of resources while minimizing waste throughout its whole life cycle. The building’s design, operation and deconstruction maximize value over time using: 1. Durable products and services made of secondary, non-toxic, sustainably sourced, or renewable, reusable or recyclable material; 2. Space efficiency over time through shared occupancy, flexibility and adaptability; 3. Longevity, resilience, durability, easy maintenance and reparability; 4. Disassembly, reuse or recycling of embedded material, components and systems; and 5. Life-cycle assessment (LCA), life-cycle costing (LCC) and readily available digital information (such as BIM that capture building material passports) THIS SOUNDS LIKE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REDUCING EMBODIED CARBON, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Waste Management and reducing Embodied Carbon are components of CBE. The CBE proposes systemic changes in business models which have historically been linear by using many integrated approaches (i.e. durability, waste reduction, refurbishment, remanufacturing, recovery, reuse, reduction of embodied carbon, etc.). Pursuing the CBE is critical for North America to stay competitive with other nations (i.e. the EU, Japan, Australia, etc.) that are already working towards the CBE. Eliminating waste is very cost effective and good business.
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WHY ARE YOU INVOLVED WITHIN THE CBE NATIONAL DISCUSSIONS? Since 1994 I have focused on new approaches within our industry that were precursors to CBE: • I looked at Deconstruction via a pilot project for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in 1996 which then led me to develop a Design for Disassembly and Adaptability guide in 1998. • I was part of a committee that developed two new standards with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) (Z782-06 and Z783-12). These were global firsts that led to international developments in ISO Standards. WHY A DEFINITION ORIENTED CBE STANDARD? In my recent work (2021) with CSA, I spoke with various private and public stakeholders from across Canada. I found that the CBE was unfamiliar to them, but they were unknowingly engaging with or operating in circular systems. They spoke of circularity in terms of waste management, Net Zero, embodied carbon, CO2 reduction, climate change, resilience, etc. Everyone was using different terms and approaches, lacking cohesion on a national level. A standard to define the CBE will give all actors in the building industry unified tools to focus our attention, coordinate and mobilise in ways that create lasting change. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO MOVE THE CBE AHEAD NOW? Our industry consumes about 50% of virgin resources extracted annually and produces close to 40% of global CO2 emissions. Finite resources will become scarce and climate change will impact how we build due to wasted embodied carbon. CBE will allow industry to redesign our approach to materials applied in construction, factoring in disassembly and adaptability so that we recover materials. We cannot continue as is, we need to recover value and “future proof” building assets. It just makes sense, right? WHAT CAN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY DO TO MOVE THE CBE AHEAD? All stakeholders need to learn about the CBE with the goal of achieving systemic change. This will lead us into action, education, new skills and application, required collaboration throughout the industry. Much like the early 2000s with green buildings, the CBE will lead us into the next chapter. A national discussion is needed to review how this will emerge. I don’t see an option but to get involved as we all have a role to play.
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