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Tall Wood
World survey gives insights on new building method
Telus Spark
Science Centre
Educating the public about environment and technologies
Time to close Interview with the windows
Glenn MacEachern
Ritchie Courtyard
Residence Exterior corridors save energy
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2015 Canadian Directory of Sustainable Products and Services
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28 Ronald McDonald House
issuE DON’T MISS next SPRING 2015 - Ronald McDonald House Sensitive design on a downtown site gives families a place of serenity
- Continuing Education: Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide Latest ideas for designing high-performance envelopes
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Architecture Canada | RAIC report of
Québec [AAPPQ] , the board
ratified a statement of support
Architecture in May, the RAIC
of the RAIC endorsed AAPPQ’s
for the Idle No More movement.
honoured three Quebec archi-
call to review the outdated gov-
The RAIC supports the goals and
tects with Fellowships: Gavin
ernment Order-in-Council, which
aspirations of First Nations to
Affleck, FRAIC, Sylvie Girard,
regulates the fee tariffs for pro-
Ewa Bieniecka, MRAIC, RAIC Regional Director, Quebec
create 'healthy, just, equitable
FRAIC
fessional services provided by
and sustainable communities'.
FRAIC.
Less than a year has gone
also issued a statement about
In February, the RAIC board
In March, the RAIC support-
During
the
and
Festival
Harry
Yaghjian,
Fellowship recognizes
achievements of excellence in and
architects to government. In October, RAIC partnered
ed an architecture student-led
architecture
outstanding
with Martin Houle, MRAIC, a
symposium at Laval University
contribution and distinguished
Montreal architect and found-
– Succession in Architecture:
service to the profession or the
er of Kollectif, Quebec’s lead-
Where are we going? The RAIC
community.
ing architecture-based website.
In July, Maria Cook, RAIC
Kollectif gathers in one place the
Manager, Communications and
public and professional activities within the architectural commu-
by following my election as
unpaid
RAIC’s new Regional Director
upholding the right of architec-
Advocacy,
for Quebec. Since January, I
tural interns to receive payment
MRAIC, and I met with admin-
have attended board of direc-
for their work. It is essential, ethi-
istrators
de
Also in October, the RAIC
tors’ meetings, the Festival of
cal professional practice.
l’Architecture du Québec [MAQ]
and numerous members, includ-
student
internships,
of
David the
Theodore, Maison
nity in Quebec.
Architecture in Winnipeg, and
In May, following my meeting
to discuss the MAQ’s Young
ing myself, took part in a con-
met with colleagues, interns, stu-
with Nathalie Dion, president of
Architectural Critics Competition.
ference in Québec City on his-
dents and organizations.
the Quebec Order of Architects
The RAIC will take part in this
toric preservation, organized by
This year has been an oppor-
[OAQ], the RAIC sent a state-
national initiative in 2015 to reach
the Association for Preservation
tunity to get acquainted with
ment in support of an OAQ initia-
out to youth and stimulate archi-
Technology International.
the dynamic architecture and
tive for a provincial architecture
tectural writing.
design community in Quebec
policy. The RAIC understands
In August, following my meet-
bership is essential to strength-
and to bring forth to colleagues
OAQ’s proposal having prepared
ing with Lyne Parent, executive-
ening RAIC’s position as the
across Canada the importance of
in 2005 a Consultation Paper on
director of the Association of
national advocacy voice for the
regional events and issues.
a Model Architecture Policy.
Architects in Private Practice in
profession across Canada.
I was more than puzzled by the Architecture Canada article by Pierre Gallant FRAIC, in the Fall, 2014 issue of SABMag and thought that I would share some concerns with you. The librato of the article seems to be that architects are "helpers" in "turning dreams into realities", with the owner "in the lead in the programming stage". Mr. Gallant continues that in the DP stage, the "planning personnel is in the lead", and "in the design stage the architect leads".
The capitulation of the "lead" role in the programme and DP stages to the owner and planning personnel is distressing to me, as these stages are germane to the success of any project. A sophisticated and learned owner will make the greatest impact on a project, however, a comprehensive and holistic programme sets up the project for success - and a means of measuring such. In my experience, owners are rarely able to accomplish this task in a mean-
ingful way.The DP stage can not be "lead" by "planning personnel" who are not architects and are not professionally retained by the owner. This stage is no more than an "advance screening" of the project by the municipality - the design is established by the architect and owner - and the zoning bylaws in place for the property. Perhaps in some jurisdictions there are negotiations and amendments to the zoning parameters in the way of augmentations made to exceed
these parameters and/or to compensate for aspects that do not meet the parameters. My point is that the initial stages identified by Mr. Gallant are the most "powerful" to making a project that truly succeeds in many aspects. If the architect is in a "helper" role - in compartmentalized roles - who is "leading" the project?
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Clarification We reported on the performance of the Farnham Garrison Mess Hall in the Fall, 2014 issue of SABMag , and since been advised that the performance results are even better, as follows:
print and digital SABMag and on www.sabmagazine.com. For information contact dgriffith@ sabmagazine.com.
in 78 product
categories, with the design com-
New Interface Carpet Tile Collection Earns Top Honours
munity casting more than 60,000 online votes for finalists during a two-week period in October. A jury of top architects and design-
- Water reduction: 42.5%.
ers selected winners from among
- Energy Savings [compared
these finalists.
to MNECB]: 49.2%
A full list of 2014 winners can
- Waste diverted from landfill:
More than 2,000 submissions were received
be found on the magazine’s web-
85.9%
site at http://www.interiordesign.
- Recycled materials: 31.8%
net/industry/awards/. For more
- Regional materials: 52.9%
information on Interface, visit
In the article, we neglected to
interface.com.
include Gary Lummis who was
Introduction of LEED v4 to be delayed
the Food Services Specialist on the project. Our apologies.
SABMag launches first of video case study series SABMag has produced its first Video Building Case Study. For our readers, the web video case studies is another way that SABMag can concisely present and summarize some of the most sustainable high-performance buildings in Canada. For our sponsors, the web video case studies demonstrates their capabilities. The video can be seen at http://sabmagazine.com/westmountrecrcentrevideo.html. The SABMag Video Building Case Study Series will complement the content found in the
The architectural and design community has voted Human Nature – the latest Global carpet tile collection from Interface – Best of Year in Interior Design magazine’s annual awards program. A new skinny plank series inspired
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Mother
Nature’s
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Human Nature took
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The U.S. Green Building Council [USGBC] has decided that requiring new LEED projects to register for the new LEED v4 as of June 2015 was too soon, and has shifted that date back to October 31, 2016. The decision is based on feedback received during the annual Greenbuild conference in October. USGBC launched LEED v4 in November, 2013 to include product transparency, whole building life-cycle analysis, and newer energy standards. In a press release, Rick Fedrizzi, CEO of USGBC, said, “When USGBC launched LEED v4 last year, we set out with one goal in mind—to raise the bar in a way that challenges the building industry to reach higher than
ever before. This is our nature and USGBC and its members’ collective mission. However, the market has requested additional time to prepare for LEED v4, so we are responding.“ The adoption of LEED v4 in Canada [the largest user of LEED outside of the U.S.] under the Canada Green Building Council will be similarly delayed. The LEED v4 Materials and Resources [MR] credits have been of most concern, especially the new Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits, which could be revised.
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Canada. Videos will be available for viewing in mid-2015. Companies wishing to sponsor should contact dgriffith@sabmagazine.com.
Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide released
ecoHouse Canada, the sister magazine of SABMag on highperformance housing, is teaming up with our web affiliates at ecohome.net and ecohabitation. com to build a high-performance Demonstration House and document its construction in a 20-part web video series. Designed to achieve LEED Platinum, the Demo House will be an energy miser while also providing a superior indoor air environment – big considerations in a land where we close up our homes for winter for nearly half the year. The Demo House takes our advocacy for better home construction to another level. In the videos we'll show and tell all of the main construction steps, and talk about the types of products and technologies that can be used. For example, the house will be a slab-on-grade construction with in-floor radiant heating. Passive ideas, in other words free heating and cooling, will be prominent. The point is to provide our readers and viewers with lots of ideas. We have invited companies that we felt would make a good fit with the Demo House to become sponsors by supplying their products. Several have come on board, and they will be noted in the videos and in the print articles that will be published in upcoming articles of ecoHouse Canada. Product sponsors so far are Roxul, W.R. Meadows, Kott Lumber, Uponor, Ecogenia, CGC, Lumos, Fantech, Delta [Cosella Dorken], and Mitsubishi Electric
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Consulting engineers Morrison Hershfield has released the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide – Analysis, Applications, and Insights, which can be downloaded from BC Hydro. The guide describes how to mitigate thermal bridging to reduce energy consumption in buildings. The Guide addresses a number of obstacles currently confronting our industry by: - Cataloguing the thermal performance of common building envelope assemblies and interface details. - Providing data-driven guidance to assist consideration of thermal bridging in building codes and bylaws, design and whole building energy simulations. - Examining the costs associated with improving the thermal performance of opaque building envelope assemblies and interface details, and forecasting the energy impact for several building types and climates. - Evaluating the cost effectiveness of improving the building envelope through more thermally-efficient assemblies, interface details and varying insulation levels. Info: propel@morrisonhershfield.com
Portland State researchers pinpoint links between trees and air quality A team of scientists from Portland State University [PSU] have found direct links between the presence of mature trees in a city and the air quality its citizens enjoy, uncovering new pathways to understanding the value pro-
vided by urban forests and the design of healthy cities. The PSU team worked with volunteers to place a network of 144 sensors across the greater Portland region. The scientists then examined neighbourhoodspecific air quality data correlated with detailed maps of Portland’s tree canopy. Then the researchers went a step further by calculating the total health-related respiratory benefit from Portland’s urban forest. The amount of nitrogen dioxide—an air pollutant that contributes to respiratory illnesses such as asthma—removed by the region’s trees amounts to $6.59 million per year saved by avoiding missed school and work days, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations.
labelling for food is standardized in order to simplify its use. The EPD's use can contribute to earning up to two points under LEED v4 provisions, which require the use of at least 20 products with EPDs and 50% of products with improved life cycle performance. Additionally, use of North American-made tile can contribute toward earning up to 30 points under Green Globes provisions for core, shell, and interior fit-outs.
UDI Awards for Excellence celebrate best of B.C. development
Ceramic tile industry releases EPD The Tile Council of North America, Inc. has released its Environmental Product Declaration [EPD] for ceramic tile made in North America, which is third-party certified by UL Environment. It can be found at www.TCNAtile.com. Specific to North Americanmade ceramic tile, the EPD is derived from in-depth analysis of data related to tile manufacturing and use-from the raw material extraction process to disposal of tile at the end of its life-with emphasis on the priority considerations of the green building community, including energy and resource consumption and emissions to air, land, and water. The environmental impacts that are measured and the methodology for measuring them are dictated by the North American Product Category Rule [PCR] for flooring EPDs. By following this standard, the ceramic tile EPD reports the environmental facts of ceramic tile in a fashion similar to other flooring EPDs, much as nutrition
The Urban Development Institute Pacific Region [UDI] has announced the winners of the 2014 UDI Awards for Excellence the premier form of peer recognition for B.C.’s real estate development industry. The winning projects, submitted in several categories including Best Heritage, Best Affordable, Best Urban Infill and Best in Show, were awarded based on sustainable building and landscape features, innovative design, marketing success, as well as integration with transit and community context. One example is the SAIL, Adera Development project which won Best Low-Rise Residential Vancouver/North Shore. It is the first six-storey wood-frame development at the University of British Columbia. Photos of the winning projects are found at: www.facebook.com/UDIBC .
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Green Parking Council launches Green Garage Certification
RAIC welcomes new executive director
Green Garage Certification is the world’s only rating system defining and recognizing sustainable practices in parking structure management, programming, design, and technology. An industry-driven, field-tested road map for high-performance new and existing parking garages, Green Garage Certification recognizes forward-thinking facilities shaping the transportation network of tomorrow. Built through the collaboration of over 200 professionals from the parking, real estate, technology and sustainability worlds, Green Garage Certification promotes a holistic approach to garage performance and sustainability and encourages the adoption of emerging smart parking and intelligent transportation tools. www.greenparkingcouncil.org
Energy Assessment Guidebook Launch
Saving energy is easier than you think. And while you’re at it, you save money and help to protect the environment. Energy saving technology is improving
every day. This booklet is a brief introduction to an energy assessment, or an energy audit. In this booklet you will find tips and tricks to help save energy in your business, office, home, or other building, and how to get started on your own energy assessment. Some of the subjects covered include: - How Much Energy Do You Use? - Ventilation - Optimize HVAC - Lights that Save Energy - Office and Electrical Equipment - Water Uses Energy - Become Independent [PV and CHP] Get a copy at www.mi-group.ca
Common Threads Weaving Community through Collaborative Eco-Art by Sharon Kallis
Ian Chodikoff, FRAIC is the new executive director of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada [RAIC]. He is a widely respected architect, urban designer, educator, and a for-
mer editor of Canadian Architect magazine, and director of Fora Strategic Planning, an urban design consultancy in Toronto. His professional interests include linking architecture-related opportunities with topics such as public health, social inclusion, economic development, and multiculturalism. Many of these interests have resulted in the funding and management of research projects, publications, exhibitions, and consulting rojects for public and private organizations.
Zirnhelt Timber Frames Ltd. Seeking a Timber Frame Designer/Project Manager Qualifications: Design diploma or architecture degree, experience in timber frame design and sustainable design principles, project management ability, collaborative worker, proficient in CAD Works, REVIT or equivalent. Assets: LEED, Passivhaus or similar certification, construction management experience, energy modelling, design for pre-fab. Cover letter/resume to: philippa@ztframes.com
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Disposing of unwanted natural materials, dealing with invasive species, and managing green waste can be expensive and time-consuming, or it can present a tremendous opportunity for creating collaborative ecoart. Common Threads is a unique guide to engaging community members in communal handwork for the greater good. It combines step-by-step instructions with tips for successful process and an overview of completed projects of collaborative eco-art. $29.95, www.newsociety.com
Using the latest in acrylic copolymer, UV resistant and hydrophobic chemistry, a Dryvit® finish can provide a variety of high performance characteristics with the appearance of stucco, limestone, brick, and metal.
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news New applied research facility will create graduates of green energy and efficient building George Brown College has opened its new Green Building Centre which will train students in advanced construction systems, green energy and computer-enabled, efficient buildings while simultaneously creating space for industry partners to conduct full-scale development projects focused on construction practices that are environmentally responsible and resourceefficient. Located within George Brown's Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies, the facility will enable an estimated 160 research projects with industry partners in its first five years, and has already created nearly 60 jobs. It offers industry much needed space for innovation, research, development, testing and compliance allowing partners to create new products that will have a lasting impact on the community. The building is supported by a $6.6-million Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario [FedDev Ontario] contribution, matched by George Brown's own investment of $6.8 million. Info: jserwatuk@georgebrown.ca.
Ontario Tire Stewardship Student Design Challenge winners see their design come to life
The concourse area of Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA
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Centre in downtown Toronto recently underwent a sustainable makeover using recycled tire products. as a result of the winning submission by University of Toronto students Greg Bunker, Jessica Wagner and David Garcia in the 2013 Ontario Tire Stewardship [OTS] Design Challenge for their conceptualization of the urban space. The Design Challenge encourages design students to showcase their creativity in a sustainable way by revitalizing outdoor spaces with products made from recycled tires. Designs were judged based on originality, feasibility, sustainability and innovation. The winning design saw the concourse area repaved with green and beige SofSURFACES tiles, while recycled rubber blocks were installed to offer an inviting space for YMCA members. http://www. rethinktires.ca/designchallenge
JCI Architects balance density and sustainability in Bangladesh Densification often decreases infrastructure costs and the human footprint on valuable agricultural land, even in Canada with its large open spaces. The master plan of JCI Architects of Toronto for a community at the northern edge of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, proposes a typology that effectively balances density and efficiency with ecological sustainability. The development con-
Air flow
Community gardens
sists of 2,300 dwelling units spread throughout 30, 10-storey buildings across a 32-acre site. It strives to enrich density by offering a quality of life different from current development models through thoughtful urban design and passive energy conservation strategies. Info: ssengupta@jciarchitects.com.
Open public space
Shading strategy
Keilhauer Wins RCO Gold and Best of Canada
Keilhauer has been recognized by the Recycling Council of Ontario with a Gold award in the IC&I [Industrial, Commercial and Institutional facilities] category for waste diversion. In addition, Talk, a collection of seating and tables designed by Keilhauer to encourage face-to-face interaction, has been awarded Best of Canada by Canadian Interiors magazine. Keilhauer’s success in waste diversion is just one part of the company’s Big-Time Corporate Goal; Closed Loop Manufacturing. Details of this can be found at http://www.keilhauer.com/company/, and then follow the link.
events u January 7, 2015 Closing date for Call for Presentations for the CaGBC National Conference 'Building Lasting Change 2015', www. cagbc.org/CAGBC/Conference/ Call_for_Presentations u January 26 Deadline to submit to to 2015 Ontario Association of Architects Awards. www.oaa.on.ca.
u January 29 International Wood Symposium, Vancouver zcaul@wood-works.ca u March 6 Deadline to submit to the 2015 Canadian Green Building Awards www.sabmagazine.com
PRODUCTS WASTE Not, Want Not… Interface has drawn on the natural beauty found in salvaged matter and materials for the design of its new Reclaim carpet tiles. The 25cm x 1m skinny plank series echoes the look of worn, weathered wood, lending interiors a feeling that’s both warm and inviting yet completely modern. Constructed of 100% recycled content fibre that combines reclaimed carpet fibre with salvaged fishing nets, Reclaim remains true to its name and at the same time is in lockstep with the company’s Mission Zero promise to eliminate any negative impact is has on the environment by the year 2020. Eight colour options. www.interface.com
New cladding for renovations With its modernization façade ERC 50, Schuco provides a new cladding system for the efficient modernization of existing buildings. The aluminumconstruction system allows for energy-efficient renovation of facades with windows using a holistic system approach. An external load-bearing structure is fitted with fixing brackets from one floor to the next over a specified distance onto the grid of the building structure. In this way, non-load-bearing spandrel areas can be bridged. This load-bearing structure serves as the basic framework for the integration as a whole of the following system modules. www.schuco-usa.com.
Cut & Compose brings typographic design to interiors The Cut & Compose collection by Shaw supports the Green Apple initiative of the Center for Green Schools at the US Green Building Council for healthier, safer, more sustainable learning environments by donating a portion of proceeds from sales. Offered in three 24x24 tile styles and two broadloom styles, Cut & Compose is manufactured with Shaw Solution Q Extreme 100% solution dyed nylon on EcoWorx Performance Broadloom and EcoWorx backing. www.shawinc.com.
Healthy mineral-based paint ROMA has introduced a new, mineral-based paint technology that is the healthy alternative to acrylic paints, completely zero VOC, ultralow TVOC, toxin-free, odourless, asthma-free, and naturally mould-resistant and highly durable. ROMA’s mineral paints and plasters are made from natural, raw materials manufactured without toxic chemicals. ROMA is the only paint manufacturer to have 13 products Cradle to Cradle Certified™ v3.0. www.romabio.com.
XLERATOReco® 'no heat' hand dryer The high-speed, energyefficient XLERATOReco® hand dryer uses new ‘no heat’ technology to dry hands fast using only 500 watts, making XLERATOReco the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly hand dryer on the planet. XLERATOReco represents a 95% cost savings when compared to paper towels. Make a strong statement with a Green Apple XLERATOReco® available for any facility to purchase with a portion of all proceeds going back to support the Green Apple program. Hand dryers can be co-branded to include school logos, colours, mascots or a custom sustainability message. www.exceldryer.com
Choose SFI There’s a simple way you can ensure healthy forests for generations to come while supporting the people and communities in North America who depend on them. Choose the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Standard. It’s a symbol of responsible forestry. Learn more at sfiprogram.org
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Ritchie
Courtyard
Residence From industrial site to residential living, condo uses exterior corridors to save energy This six-storey, 5,040 m2, residential condominium building at 25 Ritchie in Toronto is located on what had been an industrial site for more than 100 years. Consequently, the land required exstensive remediation prior to redevelopment. The adjacent properties in the small triangular-shaped city block are a mix of single-family residential and industrial uses. by David Anand Peterson
Exterior corridor views
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Equipped with a mini kitchen, table and seating area,the fully glazed community room and its activities are plainly visible from the street [1]. The treed courtyard provides an attractive and safe place for children to play and parents to socialize [2].
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PROJECT CREDITs Client Triumph Developments Architect David Peterson Architect Construction Manager Triumph Developments Structural Engineer Blackwell Bowick Partnership Ltd. Mechanical Engineer Norlin Engineering
Electrical Engineer Mitra Consulting Stormwater Management Trow Consulting Code Consultant Hine Reichard Tomlin Cost Consultant Pelican WoodCliff photos Ben Rahn of A-Frame
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Strategically placed cutouts in the roof offer glimpses of the sky [3]. Fed by recirculating filtered rainwater, the ponds add a welcoming dimension to the courtyard [4].
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The configuration of the building addresses this disparate context, with the southwest-oriented courtyard facing the residential back yards. The courtyard is characterized by trees and planting which shade the building and reduce solar heat gain. Century-old oak trees in the neighbouring residential properties perform the same function. Within the courtyard, the removal of contaminated soil and its replacement with a nutrient-rich variety, together with the planting of native honey locus trees, returns the land to its pre-industrial condition. To contend with the site’s industrial edge, the building employs singleloaded corridors, which wrap the outside of the C-shaped form. These corridors are the buffer between the residential units and their noisy industrial neighbours. Metal cladding, recalling the site’s industrial past, is carved and perforated, opening the corridors in varying degrees to the exterior.
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The design team explored different structural systems and found cold-formed steel [CFS] to be the best choice. Its high content of recycled material made it a good sustainable choice and, for this project, was less expensive than concrete construction [5]. A two-storey suite at the top of the building. Living and dining areas are at the upper level opening onto an expansive rooftop terrace with views of the city [6 and 7].
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Social sustainability
unusual design choice at first. However, the residents at 25 Ritchie are representative of a new urban population who choose to walk, bike or take
The extent to which our architectural design decisions influ-
transit in all seasons. As such, they dress for the weather before leaving
ence the vitality and continuity of neighbourhoods is a little stud-
their suite, and the exterior corridors provide a transitional micro climate
ied question. We have few measures of the relationship between
between indoor and outdoor conditions.
architectural design and social sustainability. The design of the
The snow and ice common to Canadian winters are managed by heat-
Ritchie courtyard residence proposes a model for social sustain-
ing cables embedded in the concrete floor and activated by sensors as
ability which begins by appealing to a diverse demographic mix,
required. Compared to conventional interior corridors, the external cor-
including young singles and couples, families and the elderly.
ridors use very little energy as no space heating or cooling is required.
There are 56 units in the building comprising 19 different
Being naturally lit for much of the time, they also reduce the energy
types. The units range from a 53 m2 studio, up to a 180 m2 three
required for artificial lighting.
bedroom apartment with a 180 m2 terrace. Thirty percent of the
In addition to reducing energy demand, the exterior corridors also
units have two bedrooms or more.
reinforce the connection between the residents and the neighbourhood
Toronto’s newly constructed glass towers may claim similar
they live in. The design goal, both for this project and for our architectural
numbers but few are attracting families or the elderly. By con-
practice, is to express the sustainable design choices we make in a poetic
trast, the purchasers at 25 Ritchie include many families. With
and engaging way. An example of this approach is the design of the two
all the units overlooking the courtyard, a culture of co-parenting
underground rainwater storage cisterns. All roof drains and catch basins
has developed. As they arrive home from school, children play
direct their water to the cisterns which are sized to contain a five-year
together among the plants, trees and cascading water, while
storm event.
parents and other residents socialize nearby. The courtyard is a
In essence, every drop of rain is stored. This stored water helps to reduce the stress on an over- taxed combined sewer.
building amenity which is used by all ages. As designers, we should all begin to think more broadly about
Ordinarily, such a system would be hidden from view. Here, water from
how buildings impact the way we live and how our communities
the cistern is circulated through sand filters, then used to irrigate the
function. Rather than classifying buildings by age or style, we
landscape and feed two large ponds in the courtyard. The appearance of
should classify them by social typology. Indeed, our aim should
the ponds reflects the changing weather. The day after a heavy rain the
be to make social sustainability the fundamental criterion by
water in the ponds will be cloudy, as a result of the particulates found in
which we judge our buildings. ď ´
an urban rainfall. After 24 hours of sand filtration, the water will be clear again. While this subtlety may be missed by a visitor or a new resident, it will become embedded in the day-to-day experience of those who choose to dwell here.
David Anand Peterson, B.Arch, Dip.Arch.Tech., OAA Principal of David Peterson Architect Inc. and Adjunct Professor of Architectural Technology, Sheridan College.
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DESIGNING BUILDINGS FOR REAL PERFORMANCE
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The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building. New rating systems, building codes and client contracts are dramatically changing this. Design [and construction] teams are being asked to specify and guarantee the maximum annual energy use of their buildings as estimated using energy models. This creates complex new relationships between designers, energy modellers, contractors and owners. This article explores what is driving the market toward actual energy performance, tools that are used to accurately estimate energy usage, guidelines on how to achieve accurate energy modelling results, and methods to verify performance.
By David Mead
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West facade of the Federal South Building 1202, the redevelopment and expansion of an a existing warehouse into a flexible, high-performance headquarters for the US Army Corps of Engineers [1]
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What is driving the market toward actual energy performance? The building market has been transformed by LEED in the past
Rating systems that look at the actual energy performance of a build-
10 years. Recent criticism of LEED mostly relates to how a number
ing can avoid the complexities of design versus baseline energy model-
of LEED buildings have not performed as expected in regard to
sand begins to silence the critics. This is attractive to owners but creates
their actual energy usage. Critics have focused almost exclusively
a challenge for the design team, owner and operator to work together to
on actual energy performance, showing how scandalous it is that
achieve a common energy goal.
LEED certified buildings aren’t as energy efficient as similar noncertified projects of the same era. This is a great example of critics misrepresenting a rating system which was never exclusively about energy performance. Energy performance is part of the rating system but a building that is net zero may not be LEED
Energy modelling is as easy as clicking a button!
Platinum, since site, indoor air quality and innovation are also evaluated for LEED certification.
There are many energy modeling tools available that can estimate
Critics use energy as an easy target to compare buildings. But
energy usage. Until recently most of them have been quite complex
criticism is valid when looking at how some LEED buildings have
and hard to learn. Many required writing code, interacting with complex
not been performing anywhere close to their expected energy
scripting and significant amounts of exporting for post processing in
usage. Clients, building codes and rating systems are starting to
spreadsheets. A number of newer software tools claim to simplify the
demand more from design teams so that buildings perform as
process and allow users to get results out very quickly with very few
predicted.
inputs. Though the idea is intriguing, in practice these tools are actually
Many other green building rating systems are calling for actual energy performance. The Passive House system is a great example
very dangerous for design teams that do not have the knowledge to weed out bad data.
where maximum energy usage thresholds must be met in the first
One excellent example of software like this being marketed heavily
year of building occupancy. The Architecture 2030 challenge,
to the industry at the moment is Sefaira. This software uses cloud com-
Living Building Challenge, Net Zero Energy Certification and
puting to get virtually instantaneous results, including whole building
Energy Star all look at actual energy performance. By comparison,
energy use intensity [EUI] numbers. With almost no inputs a designer
LEED has a design energy model that it compares to a hypotheti-
can know how a building is performing. But how can this be? How can
cal baseline building defined in ASHRAE/IES/ANSI 90.1. There are
design teams trust a number that makes hundreds of assumptions on
advantages to the LEED method in that it helps manage the
building occupancy, operations, system design and building detailing.
liability to the design team to guarantee performance of a build-
Tools like this create significant liability for a design team if they prom-
ing that they won’t occupy. Building owners often run buildings in
ise a certain level of energy performance [like an EUI of 22] without
very inefficient ways and design teams have no control over this.
understanding what they are promising. Future lawsuits could be on the
One would be hard pressed to find many people interested in guaranteeing performance that is greatly out of their control. It
horizon if tools claim to show energy performance and design teams blindly use them.
can be compared to agreeing that your neighbour will stay on a
Sefaira can be used for comparative analysis early in the design
weight loss program. You design the diet plan and give it to your
process but care should be taken with software like this as many of the
neighbour for them to implement. They have an entire year to
variables it assumes can make comparisons almost useless. An example
stick to the plan and you have to guarantee they will lose a certain
of this is comparing the façade loads on a building with a VAV system
amount of weight. The plan may be a brilliant design that could
versus one with passive chilled beams. The need for solar control is very
get anyone to their target weight but it is up to them to imple-
different for each of these system options as VAV needs very little solar
ment it.
control compared to chilled beams in most climates. If a design team
The flip-side to this is that the diet plan might be too aggressive
shows the benefits of the solar control on a façade for a VAV system it
to actually be implemented by anyone. LEED energy modelling
will be wildly off from what is needed for chilled beams. To a designer
reviews are meant to identify projects like this and keep them
who is unfamiliar with the complex relationship between the building
from getting many energy points. But the LEED energy models
envelope and the building systems, tools like Sefaira can easily become
are based on design and much can happen in the construction
little more than random number generators, wasting a design team’s
process that can change the performance. In addition to this,
time with inputs that have nothing to do with their project. This has
ASHRAE/IES/ANSI 90.1 also has a number of loop holes that allow
been acceptable in the industry when buildings don’t have to operate
certain building and system types to get higher savings out of
as designed but care must be taken as clients are demanding better
projects than would be expected because the baseline building
estimates for building energy performance.
results shift higher.
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Guidelines on how to achieve and verify accurate energy modelling results Getting the best, most realistic assumptions on how a building will be used is of paramount importance to achieve accurate energy modelling results. This includes diligently working to get good estimates of expected plug loads, occupancy schedules, occupant densities, IT computer schedules, the scope of servers and additional site features. Each of these items could take an entire article to cover properly but the key point is that design teams need to get realistic inputs for all of them as they can have dramatic impacts on actual energy usage. One example from a recently completed project was a water feature in the site. It was a design build water feature that wasn’t part of the design team’s documents. The pumps for the feature were an open loop with 12 ft. of head which uses large amounts of energy. For this specific project the water feature was using up to 10% of the total site energy. Items like this are considered “process loads” in LEED energy submissions but they have to be properly accounted for when teams are asked to accurately predict energy usage. When guaranteeing energy performance it is wise to add safety factors to cover items that can be unexpected. It is common for a 20% safety factor to be applied to energy modelling
Tools that are used to accurately estimate energy usage
results when having to guarantee performance. This is especially wise when occupancy schedules, densities and plug loads aren’t explicitly defined for the design team.
The first priority is choosing the right tool for the job. There are a number of energy modelling programs available that have enough inputs to accurately model building performance. The programs used the most in North America are eQuest, IESVE and programs that use EnergyPlus as an engine. For instance eQuest does not accurately model radiant
Methods to verify performance
systems like chilled beams. IESVE has limitations on its output reports and is known to be quite buggy at times. Programs that have EnergyPlus as an engine often only use portions
As actual energy usage is becoming the
of the software. DesignBuilder for instance uses EnergyPlus in the background but many
industry standard, better methods to measure
of the HVAC systems in EnergyPlus still aren’t available in DesignBuilder.
and analyze energy performance are needed.
It is best to work with professionals with experience with these programs to ensure the
Most buildings have only had utility meters on
right tool is selected for a job and reasonable results are generated. All of the programs
them with little ability to understand what is
have nuances that can take years to understand properly to generate sound results. Good
actually using the energy in the building. Even
consultants can work with a design team to get energy estimates out early and quickly to
when submeters have been installed it is often
inform the design process. They can then use the same models refining inputs from the
hard to collect this data and convert it in a
owner and design team as the design evolves.
usable format.
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Case Study LEED has included a measurement and verification credit until the
In order to illustrate how actual energy performance matters, the
release of LEED v4. The new version is calling for a minimum level
following case study provides an example of a building where an
of sub-metering as a prerequisite and an advanced metering credit
energy performance guarantee was required. A second case study
has been added. The point of these credits is to ensure buildings can
of a building with a net zero design can be found in the online ver-
properly measure what is using energy. Once all of these systems are
sion of this article at www.sabmagazine.com. Both buildings had
measured, buildings still need intelligent communication networks
to estimate performance, and the actual energy usage has been
that can collect the data and make it accessible to owners, operators
scrutinized by the design team and owner.
and design teams. A number of newer software programs have created an interface to this data while also adding automatic fault detection. One example of this software is SkySpark which is a flexible program that can open up data to show what is actually happening in a building. In the past this data was often only available as data dumps out of a BMS with massive amounts of spreadsheet work to make it usable. If teams have a complex building where actual performance matters it is critical to sub-meter the major energy users and have a platform that can reveal what is happening in the operation of the building.
Federal Center South Federal Center South is the district headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers located in Seattle. The project is an excellent example of a high-performance building that was built with a design-build guaranteed performance contract. The guaranteed energy performance target required the design build team to meet an energy goal 30% better than the ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.12007 baseline model, or an effective EUI of 27 kBtu/ft2/yr.
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The design solution includes optimized building orientation and integrates active and passive systems, materials, and strategies that place the 1202 building within the top 1% of energy-efficient office buildings in the U.S [2].
Reclaimed timber bridges and stairs throughout the common atrium connect people across the building, and are strategically located around informal seating and touchdown work surfaces [3]. all photos by by Benjamin Benschneider, Courtesy ZGF Architects LLP.
A portion of the overall contract award was retained until the
This example, together with the Conrad Hilton Foundation fea-
first year of operation was verified. The retained fee was nearly
tured in the web version of this article, show how actual energy per-
$400,000 which gave the design-build team significant incentive
formance is really starting to be a priority for clients. Performance
to ensure the building operated as planned.
guarantees are even starting to be part of building codes in some
Measuring the performance of the building started about three
jurisdictions. Seattle is currently experimenting with actual perfor-
months after substantial completion of the project. During the first
mance as part of the building permitting process. Whether through
quarter of operation a number of items were identified that were
a permit, rating system or for information, it is great that the indus-
causing energy usage to be higher than expected. These items were
try is learning how buildings actually perform. This will help design
identified and modifications were made to get the building back on
teams make decisions to improve building performance and reduce
target. After the first quarter the building was on track to meet its
global emissions. ď ´
guaranteed performance and succeeded at the end of the first year of operation through the combined efforts of the M&V team. The adjustments to the building operation from M&V save the USACE up to $40,000 a year. For more information a detailed case study
David Mead AIA, IES, LEED BD+C is an associate with WSP Built Ecology in Seattle, WA. David has been working for over 10 years on high profile sustainable building designs, first as an architect and for the past five years as a high-performance
article for this project can be found in the Fall 2014 issue of High
design consultant to architects and engineers looking to
Performance Buildings.
enhance their designs.
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TELUS SPARK
SCIENCE CENTRE LEED Gold building educates public about environment and technologies
This new 60,700m2 facility houses the Creative Kids Museum, themed pavilions, a touring exhibit gallery, and science visualization and presentation theatres, as well as multiple administrative and support spaces. In addition to its on-site operations, the Centre will connect Alberta communities to a Virtual Science Centre via the SuperNet, and support the province’s education system through the Renaissance Learning Centre. text by DIALOG
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Located on a previously contaminated brownfield site, the reme-
Surrounding wetland areas have been conserved and the site
diation process included the installation of a methane mitigation and
links up with the existing Nose Creek regional pathway system to
detection system as a greenhouse gas emissions monitoring technique.
encourage visitors to learn about the site – inside and out. These
The site has been carefully integrated into the surrounding landscape
landscape strategies not only create an ecologically sensitive site that
and uses porous paving, bio-swales, a stormwater retention pond [also
preserves natural ecosystems, but also contribute to the Sustainable
used as an interpretive wetland], and rainwater collection to minimize
Environment goals outlined in the City of Calgary’s 2020 Plan.
stormwater runoff.
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Project Credits Owner Calgary Science Centre and Creative Kids Museum Society Architect DIALOG Structural Engineer Stantec Mechanical Engineer DIALOG Electrical Engineer SMP Engineering Interior/Theatre Design DIALOG + Kasian Architecture, Interior Design and Planning Ltd. Landscape Architect O2 Planning + Design Civil Engineer Stantec Consulting Ltd. General Contractor Cana Construction PhotoS Jason Ness
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ProjectED PROJECT PERFORMANCE - Energy intensity [Building and Process Energy] = 824 MJ/m2/year - Energy intensity reduction relative to reference building under ASHRAE 90.1 1999 = 44% [Note: Spark also purchases 750 MJ of renewable energy certificates per year – equivalent to 83% of the building’s yearly electricity consumption] - Potable water consumption = 3200 L/occupant/year - Potable water consumption reduction relative to reference building = 84% - Regional materials [800 km radius] by value = 20.6% - Reclaimed and recycled material by value = 16.7% - Construction materials diverted from landfill = 80.5% View from the west of main Entrance Plaza [2]. Night view from Amazement Park showcasing the exterior lighting [3].
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The TELUS Spark Science Centre building has its roots in low-
The project was conceived and developed using an integrated
impact design by taking advantage of sun and shade to reduce
‘whole building’ approach. For example, the use of energy modelling
energy consumption. A high-performance building envelope, solar
early in the design process helped shape and fine tune building mass-
shading, natural light, and solar-ready roof, paired with radiant heat-
ing, fenestration, and building envelope performance. This translated
ing and cooling and displacement ventilation make this a highly
into the strategic placement of windows, lighting controls, and sun
energy-efficient building.
shading to reduce peak cooling loads. This process was documented and now forms part of the facility’s educational program, which informs visitors about the environmental issues that shaped the building design and the choice of construction methods.
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MATERIALS - Concrete and steel construction with insulated wall panels and curtain walls - Resilient flooring and carpet tile by Interface - Solar gain in lobby and atrium is absorbed by a radiant, cooled floor slab in summer, and which captures solar energy in winter ; air handling units use pipe heat recovery - On-site rainwater capture and collection system stores storm water for reuse in flushing toilets, urinals and for irrigation.
Exhibition Gallery [4]. Creative Kids Museum engages children up to eight years old [5]. MAIN ATRIUM [6]. Main Atrium filled with natural light and heat is soaked up by radiant flooring [7]. Main Atrium is a gathering space for visitors [8].
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TELUS Spark uses orientation to take advantage of both natural shading and sunlight. The building has been positioned so that solar shading and natural light are optimal at all times of day. For instance, the lobby and atrium spaces use shading from adjacent buildings to control solar gains for most of the day. When sun does penetrate the façades, the load is directly soaked up by a radiant, cooled floor slab in summer, and captures the solar energy in winter. Because the building’s energy use is heating dominated, the reduction of heating energy use was a focus of the design team. This was done in two primary ways: a high-performance building envelope and efficient ventilation systems. The building envelope uses R-30 insulation and an overall U value of 1.8 W/m2K [0.27 btuh/ft2F]. In addition, only 16% of the facade area is glazed, and a double-glazed window system with high-performance thermally-broken framing is used.
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With the high-performance envelope optimized, the focus was on reducing mechanical system energy use. The main strategy was to decouple the cooling and ventilation system for enhanced energy performance, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality. To do this, space CO2 sensors work to provide displacement ventilation to spaces depending on the occupant load. Displacement ventilation is also the key ventilation mechanism for the raked seating areas of the Presentation Theatre. The building’s air handling units use pipe heat recovery, a highly efficient technology that, together with the use of evaporative cooling, and radiant cooling allows the cooling of the facility with the minimal use of mechanical refrigeration. The building has an on-site rainwater capture and collection system that stores storm water for reuse in flushing toilets, urinals and for irrigation. The building uses water-efficient fixtures, including low-flow toilets, urinals, faucets, showers, and kitchen sinks. As a result, wastewater generation is half, and potable water usage is 15% of typical buildings. Through both its design and operations, the TELUS Spark Science Centre plays an important role in the City of Calgary. Through physical and virtual exhibits, the Centre is designed to educate patrons about a variety of environmental issues and technologies, and encourage them to share their experiences with others. Submitted By DIALOG's Communication Team.
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TALL WOOD Insights from the FII/BSLC Survey of International Tall Wood Buildings In the fall of 2013, Forestry Innovation Investment and the Binational Softwood Lumber Council commissioned Perkins+Will to conduct a survey of completed Tall Wood buildings from around the world, and share the lessons learned by others with those contemplating similar projects in North America. The study was published in the spring of 2014, and SABMag took the opportunity to speak with the lead author, Rebecca Holt of Perkins+Will in Vancouver.
<SABMag: I notice that not all of the buildings in the study are
highly compatible with high performance energy standards such as
‘tall’ - in fact some have as few as five storeys. Can you explain the
Passive House.
selection criteria.
However, it should be noted that prefabrication was not limited to
>RH: Our definition of ‘tall’ was a building that exceeded the allow-
the wood components. Where we looked at buildings with concrete
able height limit of wood construction in the local building code
cores, and other concrete components, those that benefited the most
at the time of approval. In most cases that was between four and
were the ones that used prefabricated concrete panels. This was not
five storeys. We also understood that the development and design
just a question of precision, but also of speed and the elimination of
community had expressed reservations with a number of issues
wet trades on site.
including structural stability, construction tolerances, moisture protection or acoustics across building types. The goal of the
<SABMag: That prompts a question about acoustics. If you eliminate
Survey was to represent the range of construction types, including
wet trades, and with them concrete toppings, does this compromise
mass timber panel systems, post and beam and hybrid systems
acoustic performance?
across building typologies, to address these concerns.
>RH: There seems to be a lot still to learn about acoustic and moisture issues, so there is a balance to be struck between the desire to elimi-
<SABMag: Even with the progress being made here in North
nate wet trades and the desire to achieve acoustic separation. We did
America, we don’t seem to have developed the ‘wood culture’ that
see one or two projects that used a sand layer as an acoustic barrier,
appears to exist in Europe - at least not yet.
and others that focused on separating or decoupling floor and wall
>RH: Yes, I agree in reference to solid timber construction. This
assemblies to address transfer of sound between spaces; both appear
will come as we gain experience I think, but one of the biggest
to be successful. It is worth noting that for Limnologen, a CLT project
differences right now is product availability. In Europe there are
completed in Sweden in July 2009, which does not include a concrete
multiple sources of CLT and other products and each comes with
topping on the floors, a post-occupancy survey recorded only one
a considerable amount of technical expertise that manufacturers
complaint about acoustic performance.
and installers have acquired over time. <SABMag: You raise the issue of moisture protection during construc<SABMag: You have identified the need to commit to wood as a
tion, Did you find any consensus on this subject?
structural system from the inception of the project. Is this because
>RH: There appears to be no single approach to the issue of weather
the properties and performance of wood systems are quite differ-
protection. In Sweden buildings are typically protected with a rising
ent from those of other structural materials?
tent system, that may have as much to do with creating a better work-
>RH: We didn’t address the differences between wood, concrete
ing environment as it has to do with protecting wood components
and steel structural systems specifically, but what we did establish
from the weather. In the UK where there are a great number of CLT
was the need not only for a collaborative team approach, but for
projects including the Murray Grove and Bridport House apartment
the development and incorporation of appropriate details in the
towers, and several large schools, they don’t seem to take such a
construction documents that will capitalize on the speed and
conservative approach. Anecdotally we understand that engineered
precision that is possible when using prefabricated wood com-
wood products such as CLT and LVL can handle a fair amount of
ponents.
exposure to weather.
<SABMag: Is the use of prefabrication related to the high perfor-
<SABMag: It seems as if architects and engineers are prepared to take
mance nature of the buildings you researched?
on the challenge of building bigger in wood, but what about the own-
>RH: Yes, prefabrication can ensure very precise cut and fit of ele-
ers, occupants and municipal officials?
ments which helps to create air-tight envelopes and support other
>RH: Perhaps the most comprehensive response came from the
essential components of energy efficient construction. For those
Limnologen project I mentioned previously, where we were able to
buildings that had operational data available, the shop fabrica-
interview owner/occupiers of one suite, as well as representatives
tion of the envelope appeared to offer the greatest performance
from the City of Vaxjo. The owners were intensely proud of their
advantage. Being a poor conductor of heat, wood reduced the
building and considered it to have been a good investment. They
negative effects of thermal bridging. As a material, it seems to be
spoke specifically about the sense of well-being and the quality of their space.
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D For their part, the city of Vaxjo has some very innovative and sup-
right context, where the material makes sense. Also, that designing
portive policies in place. They have been monitoring the Limnologen
large wood buildings requires a holistic and collaborative approach
project since its completion and have committed to building almost
that engages all the stakeholders from the outset. This was identi-
exclusively in wood, not just for residential buildings but also institu-
fied as a priority, not just by the design teams and owners, but
tional buildings for universities and hospitals. Wood is an important
the authorities having jurisdiction as well. Everyone needs to have
component of their municipal carbon neutral policy.
the opportunity to contribute their expertise, because everything needs to be planned so carefully. This is particularly true right now,
<SABMag: It would seem from the survey that wood is a viable and
when most people are at the very steep end of the learning curve.
desirable alternative to steel or concrete, even in larger buildings. Is that a fair conclusion to draw?
<SABMag: Thanks for sharing your insights. I am sure they will be
>RH: Yes, I would definitely agree with that. However, it was made clear
helpful in raising the comfort level for those contemplating a large-
by everyone we spoke to that they are advocates of using wood in the
scale project in wood.
Two BC Case Studies Several of the considerations identified in the International Survey of Tall Wood Buildings have been explored in two recently completed projects in British Columbia: the Wood Innovation and Design Centre in Prince George, and the Mountain Equipment Co-op Head Office in Vancouver.
Wood Innovation and Design Centre With a height of 29.5 metres, the Wood Innovation and Design Centre [WIDC] in downtown Prince George, gives Canada its first glimpse of a Tall Wood future. Completed in October 2014, the six-storey demonstration project affirms BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing expertise in the design and construction of large-scale wood buildings. The main tenant will be the new Masters program in Wood Science and Engineering, which will be launched by the University of Northern British Columbia in fall 2015. The structure is a glulam post-and-beam system with built-up cross-laminated timber [CLT] floor panels. Glulam beams frame into glulam columns using proprietary aluminum dovetail Pitzl connectors. This allows the columns to run continuously from the foundation to the roof, eliminating all cross-grain bearing and shrinkage. The lateral-load resistance is primarily provided by the elevator and stair core walls, which consist of CLT panels connected together vertically with self-tapping screws. The shear walls are anchored to the foundations using a combination of shear brackets connected to the panels with self-tapping screws and hold-down anchors. The floor system consists of overlapping 3-ply upper CLT panels on 5-ply or 7-ply lower CLT panels connected together with HSK epoxy and metal mesh connectors, providing a fully composite corrugated structural section. This creates cavities within the structural section that can accommodate services above and below the floor structure, while enabling some of the CLT surfaces to be exposed.
Designed by Arkitekt bolaget Kronoberg, Limnologen is a four building apartment complex in Vaxjo, Sweden, constructed of of CLT, glulam columns and beams and wood framing above a ground floor of concrete. [Photo courtesy Midroc Property Development] [1].
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Spanning 6 metres [19.68 feet] between the post and beam frames, the wood-only CLT floor system was selected to minimize the use of concrete and thus weight. The one way cavity chase created by the staggered CLT panels in the floor-ceiling plane are used as a run for the electrical and fire protection system and is filled with loose laid acoustic insulation. The acoustic performance of the floor assembly is further improved by a noise-barrier system lining the underside of the top CLT within the ceiling chase. To provide a flat floor surface, the floor cavity is covered with a removable plywood panel. The ceiling cavity is completed with a removable wood-slat panel. The service chases inherent in the structural system offer flexibility for future reconfiguration.
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WIDC PROJECT CREDITS Owner Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour design builder PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. Architect Michael Green Architecture Structural Engineer Equilibrium Consulting Inc. PhotoS Naturally:wood®, KK Lau
Therefore, the need for secondary ceiling finishes to conceal service runs is significantly reduced. Rather than protecting the wood structure from exposure to fire by covering it with non-combustible material, the wood is left exposed, except for wood-to-wood connections where fire-rated chalking is applied and fire resistance was demonstrated through
MEC Head Office PROJECT CREDITS Owner Mountain Equipment Co-op Architect Proscenium Architecture + Interiors Structural Engineer Fast + Epp Structural Engineers General Contractor/Construction Manager Ventana Construction Corporation Ltd. Photos Naturally:wood®, KK Lau
the review of historic fire test data, specific fire-rated chalking tests, computer modelling and calculations. The mass timber will char slowly enough to provide the required fire protection.
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WIDC - Installation of the initial multi-level CLT core panels, winter construction, cored and notched [January 2014] [2]. WIDC - Glulam beams and LVL mullions, radiant heat system installation, level 4 [July 2014] [3]. WIDC - North façade, with charred and untreated western red cedar cladding [October 2014] [4]. MEC - Exterior view from southeast showing cross-plan configuration of building [5]. MEC - Ground floor corridor at intersection of the two wings [6].
note: Additional photos and drawings are available on the SAB website. A short video describing the construction of WIDC can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be1LVts-yjU Both WIDC and the MEC Head Office will be the subject of case studies to be published by BC WoodWorks! in 2015.
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Metal connectors between building elements were all imbedded to protect them from exposure in case of fire. Structurally, metal if not protected can fail more quickly than wood at high temperatures and extended durations.
Mountain Equipment Co-op Head Office For its part, the new 4-storey, 12,000m2 Head Office building for Mountain Equipment Co-op in Vancouver offers an intriguing glimpse into the past and the future simultaneously. With a simple heavy timber post-and-beam frame, and nail-laminated solid-sawn wood floors, its construction resembles that of late 19th and early 20th century commercial buildings. This technology is now being rediscovered and relearned by a new generation of architects, engineers and building owners in their pursuit of a broader green agenda.
6 5 Each main bay of the building is 60 feet wide and is divided into three equal sub-bays of 20 feet. Thus, there are four lines of glulam columns connected by three sets of paired glulam beams in each main bay. The NLT panels are 4 feet wide and 40 feet long, so that they span two sub-bays of the building. To facilitate diaphragm action, the panels are laid in an overlapping pattern to minimize continuous joints. Plywood sheathing is laid in a similar configuration for the same reason. The supporting structure comprises glulam beams and columns calculated to provide a minimum one-hour fire-resistance rating. The NLT panels are made up of 2x8 material that [like the CLT panels in the WIDC project] will char slowly enough to maintain their strucFor more than a decade, MEC has used wood extensively in its
tural integrity for the required length of time when exposed to fire.
new retail stores across Canada because of its environmental, physi-
To limit cross-grain shrinkage, the structure has been designed
cal and visual properties - but choosing wood for its head office was
with storey-height glulam posts, superimposed one on top of the
another matter. With concrete construction being the default choice
other with end-grain-to-end-grain bearing.
in Vancouver for a commercial building of this scale, that became the baseline against which other structural options were evaluated.
Constructing buildings of this size in wood presents particular challenges for contractors, some related to the properties of the
Analysis identified a small cost premium for building in heavy timber,
material itself and others to the aesthetic aspirations of the cli-
and likewise a slightly increased level of uncertainty and risk. However,,
ent and design team. As wood components are are generally left
given the client’s expressed desire to create a ‘healthy, fun and inspiring
exposed in the finished building design, careful handling to avoid
workplace’, and its commitment to sustainability, it became clear that
damage is critical.
wood was the appropriate choice.
When building during the rainy season, weather protection is
To optimize both solar orientation and wind direction for daylight and
required during transportation, while components are stored on site
natural ventilation, the building adopts a cross plan formed by two nar-
prior to installation, and then from the time they are installed until
row, intersecting wings, one of four storeys, the other of three storeys
the building is closed in until the building is closed in to avoid such
in height.
things as surface discolouration and water marks.
For simplicity, economy and flexibility, a glulam post-and-beam
With our expanding definition of sustainability, the re-imagining of
system was chosen for the primary structure, with the floors being con-
large-scale wood buildings has a significant role to play. In addition
structed using mass timber panels. The preferred option for the floors
to delivering operational efficiencies, projects such as WIDC and the
was CLT, but the design permitted nail-laminated timber [NLT] panels
MEC Head Office speak to emerging concerns as diverse as low- car-
to be offered as an alternate at the time of tender.
bon construction and occupant well-being.
CLT and NLT have similar structural characteristics and require a similar depth when used as a panelized floor system. The concern with specifying CLT exclusively was one of availability and competitive pricing, given the limited fabrication capacity in BC. When the project was tendered, NLT proved to be the more economical choice.
Article compiled by SABMag Editor Jim Taggart, from material supplied by naturally:wood® [WIDC] and BC Wood Works [MEC]. Rebecca Holt, M.Urb, LEED AP BD+C, ND, is a Sustainable Building Advisor and senior researcher with Perkins+Will’s Research team in Vancouver.
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Site | Landscaping | Rainwater harvesting
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Exterior
Landscaping products Armec | NC: MR C-4 Bayview Cycle Centre | NC: SS C-4.2 Bike Up | NC: SS C-4.2 Biogreen Systems Ltd. | NC: MR C-4 Carmanah Technologies | NC: SS c-8, EA C-1 Champagne Edition Inc. | NC: MR C-4 Colbond Inc. | NC: SS P-1, SS C-5 Contech Construction Products Inc. | NC: SS P-1 CRS Electronics | NC: SS C-8 /EA C-1 Deltalok Inc. – Green Retaining Wall Structures | NC: SS c-5.1 D. Litchfield & Co Ltd. | NC & CI: MR c-1, 2 | HOMES: MR C-2.2, 3
Hydrotech Membrane Corporation | NC: SS c-7.2 / EA c-1
Advanced Panel Ptoducts Ltd. NC: EA c-1 / MR c-4 Syntal Products Ltd. | NC: MR c-4
Integrated Paving Concepts Inc. | NC: SS c-7.2 / MR c-4, 5 HOMES: MR C-2.2
Tatlors Recyled Plastics Inc. NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR C-2.2
Invisible Structures Inc. | NC: SS c-6
Techno Protection NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Liveroof Ontario Inc. | NC: SS c-5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2 MR c-4, 5, 6 / WE c-1.1, 1.2 Maglin Site Furniture | NC: MR c-4 Midpoint International Inc. | NC: MR c-4
TerraFirm Enterprises | NC: SS p-1 Terratechnik | NC: SS c-3 Verdyol Plant Research Ltd. NC: SS p-1
All Weather Insulated Panels | NC: SS c-7.2 / EA c-1 / MR c-4 Alumicor Building Excellence | MR c-4 Arclin | NC: EQ c-4 Armtec | NC: MR c-4 Canadian Brass and Copper Co. NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 CBR Products NC & CI: EQ c-4.2 HOMES: MR c-2
Millennium Decking | NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2
Wishbone Industries Ltd. NC & CI: MR c-4 HOMES: MR c-2
Molok North America Ltd. NC: MR p-1 / MR C-4
Rainwater harvesting
Dupont/Tyvek NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Mutual Materials NC: SS c-6, 7.1 | HOMES: SS C-2
Bordna Mona Inc. | NC: SS c-6 WE c-2, 3 | HOMES: WE c-1
Flynn Canada Ltd. NC: SS c-7.2 / MR c-4
N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd. | NC: SS c-7.2
Jay R. Smith Co. | NC: SS c-6 WE c-2,3 | HOMES: WE c-1.1
Henry | NC, CS & EB: O&M: SS c-5, 6, 7.2 / EA c-1 / WE c-1, 3 Insulspan | NC: EA c-1
Envirobond Products Corporation | NC: SS c-7.1 | HOMES: SS C-3
Nitterhouse | NC: SS c-6, 7.1 / EA c-1 | HOMES: SS C-2, 4 / EA C-5
Epcor | NC: we c-2
Performance Bike | NC: SS c-4.2
Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc. NC WE c-2 | HOMES: WE c-1
Gator International | NC: SS c-3 GE WattStation | NC: SS c-4.3
Pontarolo Engineering Inc. NC: SS c-3
ZCL Composites Inc. NC: SS c-6 / WE c-2,3
Gear Up | NC: SS c-4.2
Smart Ditch | NC: SS p-1
Green Screen | NC: SS c-7.2 /MR c-4
South Side Air NC: SS c-8 / EA c-2
GSE Lining Technology, Inc. | NC: SS p-1
Sto Corp. North America NC: SS c-7.1 / MR c-4
Stormwater Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting Ltd. NC: SS c-1 | HOMES: WE c-1 Royal Liner | NC: SS p-1, SS c-6
Dryvit Systems Canda NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-2
Kawneer Company Inc. NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Kingspan Insulated Panels NC: EA c-1 KlipTech Composites NC & CI: MR c-3, 4, 6 McGill Architectural Products NC & CI: EA c-1 / EQ c-5
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ELT Easy Green: Green Roof Systems | NC: SS c-6 / EA c-1 WE c-3 | HOMES: SS c-4 / EA c-2 Envirospec Incorporated NC: SS c-7.1 Firestone Building Products NC: SS c-7 / MR c-4
Soprema | NC, CS & EB: O&M:SS c-5, 5.1, 5.2, 6, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2 / EA c-1 / WE c-1.1, 1.2, 3 / MR c-1.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 Siplast Lcopal Inc. | NC: SS c-7.2
Hycrete, Inc. | NC & CI: MR c-4 Lafarge North America Inc. NC: MR c-4 Logix Insulated Concrete Forms NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Tremco | NC: SS c-7.2 VaproShield | NC: MR c-4
McKillican International Inc. NC: MR c-2.1,4
Green Innovations NC: SS c-7.1 | HOMES: SS c-3
Vitaroofs | NC: SS c-6, c-7.2 WE c-1/EA c-1/MR c-5
Meiser Canada | NC: MR c-3,4
Green Over Grey | NC: SS c-7.1
W.R. Meadows of Canada NC & CI: SS c-8 / RP c-1
Green Space Roofing NC: SS c-7.2 | HOMES: SS c-3
VicWest | NC: SS c-7.2 / EA c-1 MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Hydrotech Membrane Corporation SS c-6.1, 7.2 / MR c-4, 5
Roofing
Jakob Inc. | NC: MR c-4
BioRoof Systems | NC:SS c-7.2
Johns Manville NC: SS c-7.2 | HOMES: SS c-3
Caradoc Green Roofs Ltd. NC: SS C-7.2
Lexcan Limited | NC: WE c-2
Carlisle SynTec | NC: SS c-7.2
Sika/Sarnafil NC: SS c-7.2 /EQ c-4.1, 4.2
G.E.M. Inc./Euroshield | NC: MR c-3.2, 4.2 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
United Stages Aluminum NC: MR c-4
Carlisle Construction Materials NC: SS c-7.2
RoofRoc Canada Ltd. | NC: MR c-4
Metl-Span | NC: SS c-7.2 / MR c-4,6 Liveroof Ontario Inc. NC: SS c-5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2 MR c-4, 5, 6 / WE c-1.1, 1.2
Nordic Engineered Wood NC: MR c-7 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
XeroFlor | NC: SS c-7.2 / EA c-1
Nucor-Yamato Steel NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
ZinCo Canada | NC: SS c-6 EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10
Nudura | NC: EA c-1 / MR c-4 HOMES: EA c-2
Structure
Polycrete | NC & HOMES: EA c-1
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Advanced Glazing Systems NC: EA c-1
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Allan Window Technologies NC: EA c-1
Knauf Insulation NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Alcan Composites Inc. NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Belisle Ancestral Doors & Windows NC & CI: EA c-1
Logix Insulated Concrete Forms NC & HOMES: EA c-1
C/S Construction Specialties NC: EA c-1 / MR c-4, 6, 7 EQ c-4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 5, 8.1, 8.2
Cascadia Design Products | NC: EA c-1
Louiseville Specialty Products NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Magwall Inc. | NC: EA c-1 Monoglass Inc. | NC & CI: MR c-4
Owens Corning NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-2
Good Shepard Wool Insulation NC & CI: EA c-1 / MR c-6 HOMES: EA c-1 / MR c-2.2
Windows and doors
Kingspan Insulated Panels NC: EA c-1
Dryvit Systems Canda NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-2
Formtech International Corp. NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Thermo-Cell Industries Ltd. NC: EA c-1/MR c-4 HOMES: MR c-2.2
Urban Edge Shading Inc. NC: EA c-1
All Weather Windows | HOMES: EA c-4
Nudura Corporation | NC: EA c-1 / MR c-4 /HOMES: EA c-2
Emercor Ltd. NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Thermafiber, Inc. NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MRc-2
Therm-O-Comfort Co Ltd. NC: MR c-4
Dow Building Solutions | NC: EA c-1
Durisol Building Systems Inc. NC & CI: EA c-1 / MR c-4 HOMES: EA c-2
Thermapan | NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Phil Insul Corp | NC & HOMES: EA c-1 Plastiques Cellulaires Polyfoam Inc. NC: EA c-1 Polycrete NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-2 Roxul Inc. | NC & CI: MR c-4 HOMES: EA c-2
Convenience Group Inc. NC & CI: EA c-1
Cascadia Windows Ltd. | NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4
Fraser Shading Systems Inc. NC: CI, EB & CS: EA c-1
Clearstream Architecturl Glass | NC: SS C-8/ EQ c-6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.1, 8.2 EA c-1/ID c-1
Hunter Douglas Canada Ltd. NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4
Cossins Windows Canada Ltd. NC & CI: EA c-1
Laflamme Portes et Fenêtres NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4
CWD Windows & Doors NC & CI: EA c-1
McGill Architectural Products NC: EA c-1 / MR c-4
Donat Flamand Inc. HOMES: EA c-4
MechoShade Systems, Inc. NC & CI: EA c-1
Duo-Gard Industries Inc. NC: EA c-1
Phantom Manufacturing Int’l Ltd. NC & CI: EA c-1
Duxton Windows | NC & CI: EA c-1
SealTight | NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Sun Glow Window Covering Canada Ltd. | NC: EA c-1 / MR c-4
SilveRboard® | NC: EA c-1 MR c-4 | HOMES: EA c-2 /MR c-2.2
SunProject Toro Inc. NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Eco Insulating Glass NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4 Edgetech I.G. Inc. | NC: EA c-1 Fibertec Window and Door HOMES: EA c-4 Fulton Windows/Oldcastle NC & CI: EA c-1 High Performance Glass Ltd. NC & Homes: EA c-1 Hi-Tech Energy Windows NC & CI: EA c-1 Inline Fiberglass Ltd. | LEED NC: EA p-2, NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4 Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors/Willmar | NC & CI: EA c-1
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Loewen Windows | NC & CI: EA c-1
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Pollard Windows | HOMES: EA c-1, 4
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Velux | NC: c-7.2, 8/EA c-1, 2 MR c-4.1, 4.2/EQ c-2, 3.1, 3.2, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2/ID c-1-4
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Marvin Windows and Doors | NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4 North Star Windows & Doors NC: EA c-1 Solatube International Inc. NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4 SunCental | LEED NC: EA c-5 LEED NC & CI: EA c-1, EQ c-6.1, 8.1 Thermothech Fibreglass Fenestration NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4 UNILUX WIndows and Doors
Window Film Systems NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-4 LEED NC & CI EQ c-4.2 LEED HOMES MR c-2
LEED NC & CI MR c-4.1, 4.2, c-6, c-8/ EQ 4.1/IEQ 4.3
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Green products are in demand more than ever. We need to work together to preserve our beautiful planet’s resources. One way to do this while creating new projects, and still preserve a distinctive, cultured, natural look, is to use light-weight, Canadian manufactured thin stone veneer products with an edge above the competition… in other words, to use StoneRox. Architects, Designers and Builders are listening to the demands and concerns of consumers. They are giving the people what they want, and bit by bit, we’re saving our planet… project by project. StoneRox manufactures Thin Stone Veneer that not only aids in, but exceeds the Green environmental goals of Architects, Designers and Builders by addressing several environmental issues. We proudly utilize a portion of recycled materials in all of our manufactured thin stone veneers. Our Canadian-made products create less waste and have the appearance of natural stone without the added weight or installation costs. Our products provide you with such flexibility, that they can be used indoors or out, are sustainable, durable and require little to no maintenance. Because they are manufactured in our market base, carbon emissions are dramatically reduced. StoneRox products come in several outstanding styles and colour blends, reflective of our beautiful Canadian landscape, allowing for custom designs that inspire! The options are endless.
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Interior finishes
Flooring Abet Laminati NC & CI: MR c-4 HOMES: MR c-2.2 American Biltrite NC & CI: MR c-6 | EQ c-4.2
Elite Flooring | NC: EQ c-4 Eterna | NC: MR c-7 Flexco Corp NC: EQ c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Nadurra Wood Corp. NC: MR c-4, 6, 7 | CI: MR c-4, 6, 7 EQ c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.1,2.2 Nora Systems, Inc. NC: MR c-1,2,4,5,6/ EQ c-4.1,4.3
Arclin | EQ c-4
Forbo Linoleum Inc. | NC & CI: MR c-4.1, 4.2, c-6, c-8/EQ 4.1/IEQ 4.3
Bamboo Direct | NC & CI: MR c-6
FreeAxez USA | NC & CI: MR c-4
Olympia Tile International Inc.
Bentley Prince Street, Inc. NC & CI: MR c-4
Goodfellow Inc. NC: MR c-2,4,5 / EQ c-4.1,4.2,4.3 HOMES: MR c-2.1, 2.2
Orchid Ceramics NC: EQ c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Bona US | NC: EQ c-4 Camino Modular Systems Inc. NC: EA c-1 | MR c-4, 6 Century Wood Inc. | LEED NC: MR c-3.2, 4.2/LEED HOMES: MR c-2 Ceramica Concept NC: EQ c-4.1 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Colin Campbell | NC: MR c-6 Columbia Forest Products | NC: MR c-7/ EQ c-1 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 C/S Construction Specialties | LEED: MR c-4, 6, 7 /EQ c-4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 5, 8.1, 8.2 /EA c-1
Healthiest Home Building Supplies NC & CI: MR c-6 HOMES: MR c-2.2 Interface | NC, CI & EBOM: MR c-4.1 / EQ c-4.1 | NC & CI: EQ c-4.3 / MR c-2.1 | CI: MR c-5.1 | EBOM: MR c-3 / EQ c-4.1 Interstyle ceramic + glass ltd. NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Jelinek Cork Group NC & CI: MR c-6 Johnsonite | NC & CI: EQ c-4.1 HOMES: MR c-2.2
Country Wood Inc. | NC & CI: MR c-3 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Mapei | NC & CS: MR c-4, 5, 6 EQ 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Crossville Inc. NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Maxxon | NC & CI: MR c-4, 5 HOMES: MR c-2.2
Dinoflex NC & CI: MR c-4 | EQ c-4.1, 4.3
MirageBoa-Franc Inc | NC: MR c-7
Interface The Human Nature™ collection is a 25cm x 1m skinny plank carpet tile that mimics forest floors, grassy fields and pebbled paths. Made with 100% recycled content nylon yarn, and manufactured in factories that are 39% more energy efficient, consume 83% less water, and receive 35% of their energy from renewable sources. www.interface.com 866-398-319 LEED CI & NC MR c-4, 5.1, 5.2/ EQ c-3.2, 4.1, 4.3 LEED EBOM MR c-4, c-3
Mondo Flooring | NC & CI: MR c-6
KEILHAUER Keilhauer offers a complete range of seating and tables to accommodate all types of meetings – from private, formal conference rooms, to lounge areas in public spaces, to casual chats around a coffee table. Designed by world-renowned furniture designers with scrupulous attention to detail, Keilhauer products are built for long life with a conscientious focus on environmental design principles.
Norelco Cabinets Ltd. | NC: MRc-7
Roppe Corporation USA | NC & CI: MR c-4, 6 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Shaw Contract Group MR c-2, 4 / IEQ c-4.1, 4.3 / ID 1.1 Sierra Pine Ltd. NC & CI: MR c-4, 7.2 Solida Cork/Eraco International NC & CI: MR c-6 HOMES: MR c-2.2 Squak Mountain Stone | NC & CI: EQ c-4.2 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Taproot | NC & CI: MR c-3,6,7 EQ c-4.1 | HOMES: MR c-2.1 Tate Access Floors | NC: EA c-1 MR c-4, 7 / EQ c-2,4.1,6.2 | CI: EA c-1 / MR c-4,7 / EQ c-2, 4.1 Teragren LLC | NC: MR c-2,6 The Tandus Group NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
nora systems, inc. Create a space that delivers the comfort you are seeking. Provide visitors added support that aids in everyday foot and leg pain. Save time and money with chemical-free maintenance that requires only water. Contribute to the achievement of LEED credits with nora flooring.
Torlys NC & CI: MR c-6 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Turion Bamboo Traders NC: MR c-6 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Victor Innovatex | NC: MR c-4 Vintage Prefinished Wood Flooring NC: MR c-7 | HOMES: MR c-2.1 W.R. Meadows | NC: EQ c-4 Wood Anchor NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Interior products Abzac Canada | NC & CI: MR c-4 Arborite | NC & CI: EQ c-4.1 HOMES: MR c-2.2 Armstrong World Industries NC & CI: MR c-4,6 6 Aya Kitchens & Bath NC: MR c-7 | HOMES: MR c-2.1 Bailey Metal Products Limited NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 C/S Construction Specialties NC: MR c-4, 6, 7 / EQ c-4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 5, 8.1, 8.2 / EA c-1 Century Wood Inc. | LEED NC: MR c-3.2, 4.2/LEED HOMES: MR c-2 CertainTeed AirRenew Essential NC: EA c-1/MR c-3, c-4
Ultralite Mortar™ Family With more than 20% recycled content, Ultralite Technology™ provides twice the coverage of standard mortars. Designed for medium-bed and non-sag applications, Ultralite mortars are an excellent choice for large-format tile.
800-332-NORA www.nora.com/us
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LEED NC MR c-4, 5/ IEQ 4.1, 4.3 TCNA Green Squared Certified
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* companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing
CGC Inc. | NC & CI: MR c-2, 4 HOMES: MR c-2.2 Clayoquot Crafts NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 CORFLEX | NC & CI: MR c-4 Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd. NC: MR c-4, 7/EQ c-4.1, 4.2, 4.4 CI: MR c-4, 7/EQ c-4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5 Eco-Domo | NC: MR c-4 Ecomix | NC: EA c-1 / MR c-4 Environ Biocomposites NC: MR c-4,5 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Octopus Products Limited MR c-4, 6 / EQ c-4.1,4.4 HOMES: MR c-2.2 Olympia Tile International Inc.
American Formulating & Manufacturing | NC & CI: EQ c-4.2
Portes Baillargeon Doors Inc. NC: MR c-3, 4, 5, 6, 7 / EQ c-3, 4/ ID-1/RP-2 / HOMES: MR c-2.2
Bear Canyon Cabinet Company Ltd. NC: MR c-4,6 / EQ c-4.2
Renovators ReSource NC & CI: MR c-3 Roseburg Forest Products NC: MR c-4 / EA c-4.2
GenYDoors Inc NC: EQ c-4 | CI: MR c-2
Tectum Acoustical Roof Deck, Wall and Ceiling Panels NC & CI: EA c-1/MR c-4, c-5 HOMES: EA c-1/MR c-2
Georgia-Pacific Canada Inc. NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Teknion Limited | NC: MR c -2, 3, 4, 5, 6 CI: MR c -2, 3.2, 4, 5, 6/IEQ 4.5
Herman Miller Canada Inc. NC: MR c-4
The Global Group NC & CI: MR c-4
Homasote Company NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Timber Products Company NC: MR c-7 | CI: MR c-2
Ice Stone | NC & CI: MR c-4 EQ c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
TMI Direct NC: MR c-4 | CI: MR c-2
Keilhauer | NC: MR c -2, 3, 4, 5, 6 CI: MR c -2, 3.2, 4, 5, 6/IEQ 4.5
Treasured Timbers Inc. NC & CI: MR c-3 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Knoll, Inc. | NC & CI: MR c-7
Trove NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2
Lambton Doors NC & CI: MR c-4, 6, 7 EQ c-4.2,4.2,4.4 | HOMES: MR c-2.1 Mapei | NC & CS: MR c-4,5,6 EQ 3.2,4.1,4.2,4.3
Upper Canada Forest Products Ltd. (UCFP) | MR c-4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 7 EQ c-4.4
Nedlaw Living Walls NC & CI: EA c-1
TECTUM ACOUSTICAL ROOF DECK, WALL AND CEILING PANELS • Environmentally friendly for over 60 years • Tectum Composite Panel System includes insulation • NRC’s up to 1.00 • Contributes to the LEED certification program
Paints
Benjamin Moore | NC & CI: EQ c-4.2 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Boomerang Recycled Paint NC & CI: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 CBR Products | NC & CI: EQ c-4.2 HOMES: MR c-2 Dulux/PPG | NC & CI: EQ c-4.2 / HOMES: MR c-2 Eco Stucco | NC: MR c-5 / EQ c-4 HOMES: MR c-2.2 Laurentide Re-sources Inc. | NC & CI: MR c-4 / HOMES: MR c-2.2 Peintures Laurentide NC: MR c-4 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 PPG Industries, Architectural Coatings | NC & CI: EQ c-4.2 HOMES: MR c-2.2 Pratt & Lambert | NC & CI: EQ c-4.2 | HOMES: MR c-2.2 Premium Products Inc. NC: MR c-4 Sansin Corp. | NC: EQ c-4.2 Schwartz Chemical Corporation NC & CI: EQ c-4.2 HOMES: MR c-2.2 Sico/PPG | NC & CI: EQ c-4.2
Ultrabond ECO® 360 This premium high-performance adhesive for solid vinyl sheet, tile and plank forms a moisture and alkali-resistant bond that performs well under rolling loads and resists indentation. Low VOC makes it ideal for use in occupied buildings such as hospitals and schools.
bullfrog power Acuity Brands is a leading provider of innovative lighting systems. Our comprehensive portfolio of luminaires, controls and daylighting, delivers intelligent lighting solutions to our customers in key market segments. http://www.acuitybrands.com
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LEED NC MR c-5/IEQ c-4.1 CRI Green Label Plus certified
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LEED NC EA c-2, 6 / CI EA c-4 / HOMES EA c-10
Electrical | Plumbing | HVAC | Renewables Controls Automated Logic Corporation NC: EA c-5 / EQ c-6,7 Delta Controls Inc. | NC: EA c-1 Distech Controls Inc. | NC: EA c-1 Douglas Lighting Control NC: EQ c-6 Cristal Controls NC: SS c-8 / EA c-1, 3,5 / IEQ c-6.1, 8.1, 8.2 / ID c-1, 2 Echoflex Solutions Inc. NC & CI: EQ c-6,7 Ecobee | NC & CI: EQ c-6 Energex Inc. | NC: EA c-1 EnergyBank | NC & HOMES: EAc-1 Honeywell Building Solutions NC: EQ c-5,6
HeatLink Group Inc. NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-5 Hydron Module NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6 NextEnergy Inc. NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Tirino Corp. | HOMES: EA c-6
SLS Lighting Inc. | NC: EA c-1
Venmar Ventilation Inc. NC & HOMES: EA c-1 / EQ c-5
Solera Corp. | NC: EA c-1,8
WaterFurnace Int’l Inc. NC & CI: EA c-1
HVAC
Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc. | NC: EA c-1, 2 | HOMES: EA c-6 WE c-3
Air Quality Engineering Inc. NC: EQ c-5 | HOMES: EQ c-8
Zehnder America Incorporated | NC: EA c-1/ EQ c-2
Air Quality Solutions Ltd. NC: EQ c-5 | HOMES: EQ c-8
Lighting
Airia Brands Inc. NC: EQ c-2 | HOMES: EQ c-4 Big Ass Fans | NC & CI: EA c-1
Busch Systems International Inc. NC: MR p-1 | HOMES: MR c-3
WattStopper | NC: EA c-1, 3, 6.1 HOMES: EQ c-8 Zero Footprint NC & CI: EQ c-1 | HOMES: EQ c-8
Electrical
Carver Climate System | NC: EA c-1/ EQ c-6.2, 7.1, 10.4, 10.5/ID c-1-1.4 CGC Group NC, CS & EB: O&M: EA c-1 Conematic Heating Systems Inc. HOMES: EA c-6 Continental Fan/Aeroflow NC: EQ c-2 Enershield Air Barrier | NC: EA c-1 Engineered Air | NC: EA c-1
Dyson Canada | NC: EA c-1
IPEX Inc. | NC & CI: EA c-1 HOMES: EA c-5
VÄNEE Deco-Touch™ | NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Isolation Algon 2000 Inc. NC: EA c-1
Ground source
Jaga Canada Climate Systems Inc. NC & CI: MR c-4
Airtechni NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6 Boreal Geothermal Inc. NC & HOMES: EA c-1 CGC Group | NC & CI: EA c-1 HOMES: EA c-6 Confort Geothermique NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6 Delta Geothermaique NC & CI: EA c-1
Selux | NC: SS c-8/EA c-1, 2 Sistemalux NC: SS c-8/EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8
Lutron | NC & CI: EA c-1
Texmar Control Systems | NC & CI: EQ c-6, 7 | HOMES: EQc-4
TermoDeck Canada | NC: EA c-1 Therma-Ray Inc. | HOMES: EA c-5
Broan-NuTone Canada Inc. NC & HOMES: EQ c-5
Reliable Controls Corporation NC & CI: EA c-1
Rebelle Architectural Lighting NC: EA c-1
Ice Kube systems Ltd. | NC: EA c-1
Integrated Lighting Systems NC: EA c-1 Optimum Energy Products Ltd. NC: & HOMES: EA c-1
Tate Access Floors | NC: EA c-1 / MR c-4, 7 / EQ c-2, 4.1, 6.2 CI EA c-1 / MR c-4, 7 / EQ c-2, 4.1
Solera Sustainable Energies NC: SS c-8 / EA c-1 | CI: EA c-1 Standard Lighting | NC: EA c-1,8 Tambient Lighting | NC: EA c-1,8 Tech Lighting | NC: EA c-1,8 Ushio Canada Inc. | NC & CI: EA c-1
Acuity Brands | NC: EA c-1
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation NC & CI: SS c-8
Artemide Canada Ltd. NC & CI: EA c-1
Plumbing
Axis Lighting | NC & CI: EA c-1
Bosch Water Heating NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Bluebeam Software, Inc. NC: SS c-8 /EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8 Canlyte/Philips | NC & CI: SS c-8 / EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8 Cooper Lighting NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8 Cree Lighting Canada | NC: SS c-8/EA c-1, 8 Encelium Technologies Inc. NC: EQ c-6
Caroma Inc. | NC: WE c-3 De Dietrich Boilers | NC:EA c-1 Desert Spring Products Ltd. HOMES: EQ c-3 Eco Innovation | NC & HOMES:EAc-1 GROHE Canada Inc. NC: WE c-3 | CI: WE c-1
Eureka Lighting | NC & CI: EA c-1
HeatLink group Inc. – N Moen Canada | NC & HOMES: WE c-3
Eurofase Inc. NC: SS c-8 /EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8
Marathon International/Baxi NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-1, 7
Eurolite Inc. | NC & CI: EA c-1
Marathon International/Eternal NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-1, 7
Fifth Light Technology Ltd. NC & CI: EQ c-6
Noritz | NC & HOMES: EA c-1
GE Lighting | NC & EB: SS c-8/EA c-1, c-6/EQ-c2, c6/MR-c2, c4/ID-c1 HOMES: EA-c1, EA-c8
Pinnacle Environmental Technologies Inc. NC: SS c-6.2 | HOMES: WE c-1.1
JAS Filtration Inc. HOMES: EQ c-7
Gotham Lighting | NC & CI: EA c-1
RenewABILITY Energy Inc. NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Kerr Controls | NC & CI: EQ c-6, 7
H.E. Williams, Inc. NC: SS c-8/EA c-1
L2B Environmental Systems Inc. NC & CI: EQ c-2 Legalett NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-5 Mammoth-WEBCO Inc. NC: EA c-1
GVA Lighting | NC & CI: EA c-1
Hubbell Canada LP NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8 Illumineer Ltd. NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8 Insight Lighting | NC: EA c-1
ReTherm Energy Systems Inc. NC: EA c-1 Rheem Canada Ltd. NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-7.1 Taco | NC: EA c-1/EQ c-2, 6.2, 7.1 Takagi Canada, Inc. NC & HOMES: EA c-1 TransAlta Corp. | NC: EA c-6
Maritime Geothermal/Nordic NC EA c-1 /MR c-7
Ledalite Architectural Products Inc. NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8 Leviton | NC: EA c-1
FHP Manufacturing NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6
Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. | LEED NC: EA c-1, c-5.2, IEQ c-2, c-7.1, c-7.2 / CI EA c-1.3, c-3, IEQ c-2, c-7.1, c-7.2 / EB:OM EA c-1, c-3.2 & 3.3, IEQ c-1.3, c-2.3
Magic Lite | NC: SS c-8 / EA c-1
Plumbing fixtures
GeoSmart Energy Inc. | NC & CI: EA c-1,2 / HOMES: EA c-6,10
Nu-Air Ventilation Systems Inc. NC, CI & HOMES: EA c-1
Osram Sylvania Ltd. NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8
American Standard Canada NC & HOMES: WE c-3
Geothermal Utilities Inc. NC: EA c-1, 4 Geothermix NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6
RadiantLink Infloor Heating | NC: ID c-1
Philips Color Kinetics NC: SS c-8 / EA c-1 HOMES: EA c-8
Blanco Canada Inc. NC & HOMES: WE c-3
GeoTility Geothermal Systems NC: EA c-1, 4
Step Warmfloor Ontario Ltd. HOMES: EA c-1 / MR c-2.2
Ecologix Heating Technologies NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6 Enertran Technology Inc. NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6
Groundheat Systems NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6
Runtal North America, Inc. HOMES: EA c-7
Litemor Distributors Ltd. NC: SS c-8 | EA c-1
Philips Lighting NC: EA c-1,8 | HOMES: EA c-8 Prescolite, Inc. NC & CI: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-8
Uponor Ltd. NC: WE c-3 | CI: WE c-1 Watercycles Energy Recovery Inc. NC & HOMES: EA c-1
Clivus Multrum Inc. NC & HOMES: WE c-3 Crane Plumbing Corporation NC & HOMES: WE c-3
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Solar thermal
Falcon Waterfree Technologies NC & HOMES: WE c-3
NY Thermal Inc. NC: EA c-1 | HOMES: EA c-6
Kohler C anada NC & HOMES: WE c-3
Roth Canada NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-7,10
Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC NC & HOMES: WE c-3
Solar Heating Canada NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-7,10
Masco Canada NC & HOMES: WE c-3
Solar-Max Heating Systems Inc. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-7,10
Novanni Stainless Inc. NC: MR c-4
Solarnetix Inc. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-7,10
Sancor Industries Ltd. NC: WE c-2, 3 | HOMES: WE c-3
Stiebel Eltron Inc | NC: EA c-1 HOMES: EAc-7.1, 7.3, 10
Sloan Valve / Dobbin Sales NC: WE c-3/ CI: WE c-1
Taylor Monro Energy Systems Inc. NC: EA c-2
Sun-Mar Corp. NC & HOMES: WE c-3
Thermo Dynamics Ltd. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-7,10
Tapmaster Incorporated NC: WE c-3
Thermomax Industries Ltd. NC: EA c-1,2
TOTO USA, INC. NC & HOMES: WE c-3
Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc. | NC: EA c-1, 2 HOMES: EA c-6/ WE c-3
Water Matrix Inc. NC & HOMES: WE c-3 Waterless Co. | NC: WE c-3
Solar AIR Conserval Engineering Inc. [SolarWall] | NC & CI: EA c-1, c-2/ MR c-4/CI: EQ c-2 Matrix Energy, Inc. | NC & CI: EA c-1 Your Solar Home Inc. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-7,10
Solar - PV Bullfrog Power Inc. | NC: EA c-2, 6 CI: EA c-4 | HOMES: EA c-10
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canplas The Recover® greywater recycling system from Canplas® uses innovative treatment technology to supply greywater from showers and baths to flush toilets, safely, reliably and cost effectively.
www.canplas.com
Water treatment
duravit.us pro.duravit.us 770-931-3575
Canplas | NC: WE c-2, c-3, c-4 Bord na Mona Inc. | NC: SS c-6 WE c-2,3 | HOMES: WE c-1 Bradford White Canada NC: WE c-1,3 | HOMES: WE c-1,2
20 years ago, Duravit spearheaded the introduction of wallhung toilets to the North American market. Today, Duravit offers a wide range of models spanning over a dozen collections. All Duravit wallhung toilets are HET and WaterSense approved, with an effective 1.1 gpf.
LEED NC WE c-2, c-3, c-4
LEED NC WE c-3
Judo water Treatment Inc. NC: WE c-3 | HOMES: WE c-1 RH20 North America Inc. NC: WE c-2,3 | HOMES: WE c-1.1 Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc. NC: WE c-2,3 | HOMES: WE c-1
Wind BP Solar NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 CARMA Industries Inc. | NC: EA c-2 Carmanah Technologies Corp. NC: SS c-8 / EA c-6 Cleanline Technologies NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 Day 4 Energy Inc. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 GE Industrial NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 Generation PV NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10
Bullfrog Power Inc. | NC: EA c-2,6 CI: EA c-4 | HOMES: EA c-10 Cleanfield Energy Corp. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 Distribution Jean-Pierre Paquette NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 Energy Wind Systems Inc. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 Hybridyne Power Systems Canada Inc. | NC & CI: EA c-6 Nova Sun Power NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10
Menova Energy Inc. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 Morgan Solar Inc. NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10 Nysan Solar Control NC: EA c-2 | HOMES: EA c-10
green design support + professionals
Sanyo Canada Inc. | NC: EA c-2
›› Diamond Schmitt Architects
Siemens Building Technologies Ltd. NC & CI: EA c-6 Xantrex Technology Inc. NC: EA c-2,6 | HOMES: EA c-10
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›› MetroCan Construction Ltd. Surrey, B.C. [604] 583-1174 www.metrocanconstruction.com
GE Lighting GE Lighting offers a wide range of LED lamps and luminaires for retail, hospitality, healthcare and commercial lighting applications. They have the aesthetic and practical qualities of conventional lamps, as well as having long life and being energy efficient. Since GE scientist Dr. Nick Holonyak, Jr., invented the first LED in 1962, GE has been a market leader in LED product development.
MARATHON INTERNATIONAL/BAXI Gas-adaptive, 7:1 turndown down to 19,108 BTU/hr Baxi Luna Duo-Tec is the new standard of high efficiency wall-hung boiler. This all-in-one green heating appliance is closet-installation approved, freeing up valuable living space, while cutting fuel use dramatically.
www.gelighting.com
wallhungboilers.com 905.602.5360
LEED NC & EB SS c-8/EA c-1, c-6/ EQ-c2, c6/MR-c2, c4/ID-c1 LEED HOMES EA-c1, EA-c8
LEED NC & CI EA c-1 LEED HOMES EA c-1, 7
Electrical | Plumbing | HVAC | Renewables
mitsubishi electric
sloan valve
City Multi VRF systems Designed specifically for the Canadian HVAC market, City Multi water-source system provides optimum occupant comfort while substantially minimizing installation costs and energy consumption with its 2-pipe VRF technology, now available in 575 volts.
Sloan’s High-Efficiency Toilet and Urinal fixtures are engineered for water efficiency. Pair vitreous china fixtures with Sloan’s electronic or manual Flushometers, including dualflush toilet valves and 0.13 gpf urinal valves.
www.CityMulti.ca
LEED NC
LEED NC EA c-1, c-5.2, IEQ c-2, c-7.1, c-7.2 / CI EA c-1.3, c-3, IEQ c-2, c-7.1, c-7.2 / EB:OM EA c-1, c-3.2 & 3.3, IEQ c-1.3, c-2.3
SS c-8 / EA c-1, 3, 5 / IEQ c-6.1, 8.1, 8.2 / ID c-1, 2
Dobbin Sales: 1-800-565-8515 www.dobbinsales.com LEED NC WE c-3 LEED CI WE c-1 Sloan is a member of the USGBC and is an EPA Green Power Partner. Sloan urinals have the Water Sense certification.
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The award-winning Taco LoFlo® system used in hydronic heating and cooling systems sets a new standard in comfort, ease of design, and Green Building energy performance for small to larger buildings. Taco products can help projects earn LEED certification.
With Tate’s underfloor service distribution systems [UFSD], it’s the things you don’t see that makes the difference. A combination of modular wiring, cabling and air delivery systems offers savings in materials and energy efficiency, while also improving air quality.
Solar made simple and affordable with the Vitosol DHW SolarPack. Complete package designed for highperformance, simplicity, fast installation and low cost. Features two Vitosol-F panels, solar tank with pre-mounted pump-control station.
www.taco-hvac.com
905-847-0138 www.tateasp.com
Zehnder America Inc. Zehnder America provides high quality heating and ventilation solutions to promote comfortable, healthy and energy-efficient indoor living. Zehnder’s high-efficiency HRV and ERV systems ensure fresh air for the home year-round.
[603] 422-6700 www.zehnderamerica.com
LEED NC EA c-1/EQ c-2, 6.2, 7.1
LEED NC EA c-1 / MR c-4, 7 / EQ c-2, 4.1, 6.2 LEED CI EA c-1 / MR c-4, 7 / EQ c-2, 4.1
800-387-7373 www.viessmann.ca
LEED NC EA c-1 / EA c-2 / ID c-1 LEED EB EA c-1 / EA c-4
LEED NC EA c-1/ EQ c-2
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cement association of canada Contempra™: The low carbon cement that can reduce the same amount of CO2 as planting 23 million trees. Architek SBP Inc. is the Western Canadian leader in Intregrated Living Building systems: green roofs, living walls, green facades and water management [building site water conservation and storm water mitigation]. www.architek.com tel: 1-888-317-5585 info@architek.com
CPCI members are certified precast professionals; capable and willing to help you complete your next project. By choosing CPCI certified manufacturers, you get quality assurance and experienced manufacturers at no additional cost to you. Involve a CPCI Certified member at the early stages of project planning. Don’t choose imitations! Choose CPCI Certified Plants! Visit www.precastcertification.ca for more information.
Contempra™ decreases CO2 emissions by 10% while producing concrete of comparable strength and durability to concrete produced with regular Portland cement. Once adopted for all suitable applications, Contempra™ is expected to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions by up to 900,000 tonnes annually. This is equivalent to planting 23 million trees.
Gain LEED Credits through EPDs LEED version 4 provides for credits against projects that use building products with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Discover how CSA Group can guide you through the process of completing and registering EPDs for your products.
For more information, visit rediscoverconcrete.ca/sustainability/reducingourfootprint
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Founded in Montreal in 2000, FABRIQ architecture is a dynamic and engaged architectural practice, serving the institutional, industrial and commercial sectors. With each new mandate, we strive to understand and exceed our client’s needs and objectives. www.fabriq.com 514.934.1500 x230
Engineering Sustainable Buildings Solutions Morrison Hershfield is a North American leader in sustainability for the built environment. We understand the complexity of the new generation of sustainable buildings. We strive for more efficient designs and simplified building systems. www.morrisonhershfield.com
Through our commitment to design excellence and innovation we drive positive change, match typical capital costs and reduce operating expenses while increasing comfort, flexibility, sustainability and satisfaction. That’s &Co.
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Interview with: Glenn MacEachern Glenn MacEachern of ECO Insulating Glass [www.ecoglass.ca] makes the case for closing the windows on energy-efficient buildings.
âSABMag: There's lots of glazing being used on buildings, but
âSABMag: What about the higher
what are you seeing out there?
up-front cost for your IG units?
áGM: We're seeing new buildings with standard dual pane insu-
áGM: Yes, that can be said of most
lated glass [IG] units with a R-2 insulating value, a technology invented 80 years ago. Many commercial buildings are are using
3 Heat Mirror™ Films
high-performance building products. But, as energy prices continue to rise,
Low-E IG units or IG units of Low-E glass filled with argon which
it makes dollars and sense in the long
provide only R-3 or R-4 performance. It's almost like leaving the
run to make the investment up front.
windows open. To save energy, builders are turning to the latest
The Empire State Building was ret-
technologies: digital addressable lighting interface lighting con-
rofitted with 6,500 windows with
trols, underfloor air distribution systems, HVAC controls, smart
Heat Mirror™ glass that upgraded
grid technology and more. They are missing the obvious: insulate
the glass from R-2 to R-8, which has reduced annual energy costs by over
the windows where 30% of energy loss occurs.
$400,000. The payback is estimated at three years. Our experience has âSABMag: ECO Insulating Glass makes insulated glass [IG] units,
been that retrofitting existing glass with high-performance IG units can
so what is the message from your company?
pay for itself in three to five years, and save millions of dollars of energy
áGM: ECO Insulating Glass has been offering ECOGLASS/HM
costs over the next 25 years.
IG units, with R-values of R-8 to R-20, for 20 years. Builders can “tune” the glass performance based on the building’s exposure
âSABMag: What has been the market acceptance?
to maximize energy savings and daylighting. They also get the
áGM: Over 200 Million square feet of Heat Mirror™ high R-value IG units
additional benefits of 99.5% UV protection, better condensation
have been installed around the world, and it's been well tested in Canada.
control, sound control values up to STC 49, and a better level of
The IQALUIT Hospital in Nunavut chose ECOGLASS/HM IG units with an
comfort that affects the quality of the work environment.
insulating value of R-20. This configuration includes three Low-E films creating four air chambers filled with a Krypton/Xenon gas combination,
âSABMag: What's behind the high R-values ?
giving the windows the same insulating value as the walls.
áGM: We use Heat Mirror™ technology which was developed by
The retrofit of the Enwave Theatre at Harbourfront in Toronto saw
Southwall Technologies back in the 1980s. In 1999, Heat Mirror™
ECOGLASS/HM IG units integrated with photovotaics and installed into
was recognized by Popular Science Magazine as one of the Top
40-year old steel frames. Concordia University testing revealed an insu-
100 Inventions of the Millennium” so it is a well-tested technology.
lating value of R-5 for the IG units in the envelope, and energy is also
âSABMag: What about the extra weight of insulated IG units ? áGM: Triple-pane IG units often have an extra layer of glass which makes them 50% heavier than ECOGLASS/HM at only half the insulating value. The extra weight increases the dead load, and complicates transportation and installation. ECOGLASS/HM Quad units
generated through the photovotaics. Given their production requirements and superior performance, it is to be expected that the types of products we make are more expensive. But the issue is investment value, not cost. After a short payback the rest is pure energy savings for the next 20 years. It's time to close the windows.
have two interior Low-E films that add nothing to the weight of the IG units but can deliver R-14 insulation. The weight is the same as a dual pane IG unit but the insulating value is equal to a wall.
Dual Pane LowE w/argon 1"
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ECO GLASS | HM w/krypton and xenon 1"
the enwave theatre, toronto.
VALUE THROUGH INNOVATION As a Canadian manufacturer of High Efficiency Windows and Doors for building envelopes, INLINE is a proud supplier of fiberglass windows for the Brickworks project. INLINE triple glazed fiberglass windows installed in the Brickworks provide an R-8 centre-of-glass insulating value. That gives the highest possible impact at the envelopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weakest point.
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With a commitment to green and sustainable design, through profiles pultruded exclusively in green and recycled material, INLINE is fully positioned to support green building projects and LEED eligibility. Call us to discuss your next project.
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EnvironmEntal Product dEclaration
EPD PrEcast concrEtE
In accordance with ISO 14025
Place de l’Escarpement, Quebec City, QC – LEED Gold Certified Architect: Pierre Martin Architecte
EPDs are third party verified (certified) reports published by product manufacturers that provide quality assured and comparable information regarding environmental performance of their products or system. The CaGBC LEED v4 Rating System and Architecture 2030 are emphasizing the demand for EPDs, by addressing transparency in environmental lifecycle impacts and the selection of building products with improved lifecycles. North American Precast Concrete associations are working together with ASTM International and Athena Sustainable Materials Institute to achieve a third party- verified EPD; providing comprehensive, uniform, and transparent details about a product’s composition and environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. Available in the fall of 2014.
ask insightful questions before making decisions. Expect transparency. For your free copies of the Life Cycle Assessment of Precast Concrete and the CPCI Sustainable Plant Program contact CPCI at: info@cpci.ca or (877) 937-2724 or visit www.cpci.ca/publications.
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