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STADE DE SOCCER DE MONTRÉAL Neighbourhood revitalization combines with ecological restoration

Sustainability from the ground up Locally-inspired architecture with a global reach

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10 7-9 Industry News, Products, People 10 Hyde Park Elementary School

Top energy performer employs thermal mass of precast concrete

12 King Edward Villa

Innovative thinking derives maximum benefit from construction budget

16 Designing Interior Environments that Support Human Health

21 ecoHouse Canada: MAFCOHOUSE

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26 Stade de soccer de Montréal

Dramatic neighbourhood stadium pursues ecological restoration and high embodied energy

31 OUR ANNUAL CANADIAN DIRECTORY of Products and Services for Sustainable High-Performance Building

42 Sustainability from the ground up

Locally-inspired architecture with a global reach

46 Interview with Dario Montoni

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Snakes and Ladders If there is any conclusion to be drawn from the political events of the last

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snakes and ladders as that unsinkable ship steams into the Atlantic night.

Shrouded in a fog of disillusionment, and sensing the looming presence of that fatal iceberg, it seems appropriate to close by quoting - or rather paraphrasing - Winston Churchill again, that “the best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average politician.”

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Architecture Canada | RAIC report Planning for Festival of Architecture well advanced for Spring 2017

As the country joins together in the celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation, The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada [RAIC] and the Ontario Association of Architects [OAA] have partnered to present the 2017 Festival of Architecture in Ottawa May 24-27.

Under the theme of Architecture 150, the Festival offers an excellent opportunity to obtain continuing education credits, network and socialize with friends and colleagues. The four-day event takes place at the Westin Hotel, steps from Parliament Hill, the ByWard Market and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

“We invite architects from across Canada and international guests to join us in the nation’s capital,” says RAIC President Ewa Bieniecka, FIRAC. “The 2017 RAIC/OAA Festival of Architecture will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t want to miss.”

Adding to the sense of this historic occasion, the RAIC will also mark the 110th anniversary of its founding as Canada’s national architecture association.

“Canada, 50 years ago, embarked on a vision for the country in which architecture played a major role in defining our culture,” adds OAA President Toon Dreessen, FRAIC. “Now, as we celebrate the sesquicentennial, it’s time to reflect as well as look towards our future.”

Registration opens in March at festival2017.raic. org. Delegates are urged to book soon as rooms are filling up fast. The national capital region’s many attractions including award-winning restaurants, historic sites, national museums and mustsee architecture by Moshe Safdie, Arthur Erickson, and Ernest Cormier.

The Festival kicks off Wednesday, May 24 with an opening party at the Canadian War Museum. Over the next days, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in more than 90 sessions and architectural tours to earn professional continuing education credits.

The RAIC Emerging Practitioners chapter whose mission is to connect and strengthen the voice of interns across Canada and help them on the path to licensure, will host events for interns. The OAA Admission Course will be held during

the Festival, a mandatory requirement for licensure for interns in Ontario.

Festival is also time to appreciate high achievement. The RAIC College of Fellows formally recognizes members and distinguished laypersons who have made outstanding contributions to the profession. The College will induct new members on Thursday, May 25 at the Canadian Museum of History.

Graduates of the RAIC’s Syllabus Program will also be present to receive their diplomas.

The President’s Dinner and Awards Gala on Friday, May 26, will celebrate excellence in the built environment; recipients of the RAIC’s and OAA’s various awards will be in attendance to accept their honours and be recognized for their outstanding projects.

On the last day, the RAIC will host the first International Indigenous Architecture and Design Symposium on Saturday, May 27 at the Wabano Centre, exploring best practices in Indigenous design, architecture, and place-making.

Come learn, connect and celebrate at the 2017 Festival of Architecture. Details at festival2017.raic.org.

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All new categories announced for the 2017 Canadian Green Building Awards In recognition of the quality and variety of projects now being submitted to the Canadian Green Building Awards, a program of Sustainable Architecture & Building [SABMag] and the Canada Green Building Council, the awards advisory board has decided to recognize excellence in the following project categories. The 2017 Awards program will launch January 3, 2017 with judging on March 24.

1. Residential [small] Open to new or renovated buildings less than 600m2 in area, of which a minimum of 75% is dedicated to residential uses.

2. Residential [large] Open to new or renovated buildings [or groups of related buildings] greater than 600m2 in area, of which at least 75% is dedicated to residential uses.

3. Commercial/Industrial [small] Open to new or renovated buildings up to 2,000m2 in area, of which more than 75% is dedicated to commercial or industrial uses.

4. Commercial/industrial [large] Open to new or renovated buildings [or groups of related buildings] greater than 2,000m2 in area, of which at least 75% of the floor area is dedicated to commercial or industrial uses.

5. Institutional [small] Open to new or renovated buildings up to 2,000m2 in area, of which more than 75% is dedicated to institutional uses.

6. Institutional [large] Open to new or renovated buildings [or groups of buildings] greater than 2,000m2 in area, of which at least 75% of the floor area is dedicated to institutional uses.

7. Mixed Use Open to new or renovated buildings [or groups of related buildings] of any size, in which no individual use exceeds 75% of the overall floor area.

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8. Existing Building Upgrade Open to buildings of any size or type in which the primary focus of the work has been to enhance the performance or extend the life of an existing structure.

9. Interior Design Open to interior design projects of any size or type. Entries in this category are required to respond only to the submission criteria appropriate to the project.

Winning projects will be officially announced in an awards ceremony at the CaGBC National Convention in Vancouver, and published in the Summer 2017 issue of SABMag. All submitted projects will be considered for publishing in SABMag. To receive an Entry Kit, register [without obligation] at http:// sabmagazine.com/Register.html

New site a resource on Canadian passive building The new site [www.passivebuildings.ca] from Passive Buildings Canada shares Passive House knowledge and experience to assist Canadians in reducing building energy consumption and carbon emissions. The passive building professionals behind the site believe that all Canadian buildings will be durable, energy efficient and comfortable through the use of Passive House principles. The site offers information based on rigorous, practical building science, and seeks to connect with other organizations to strengthen the low-energybuilding movement. The site features: • Gallery: projects from across Canada meeting criteria of lowenergy buildings • Haus Talks: webinars on topics of interest to members • Connections to other likeminded groups.

• Committees by members for members: focussing on current issues and concerns, such as changes in Building Codes.

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topic, help connect to another group or create/join a committee. http://www.passivebuildings.ca/join.

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Interface awarded for sustainable oceans management Flooring manufacturer, Interface, has been awarded a U.S. 2016 Secretary of State Award for Corporate Excellence [ACE] in Sustainable Oceans Management, by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.

The award is given to companies who contribute to the growth and sustainable development of the local economies in which they work. Interface was recognized for its efforts around decreasing marine pollution in coastal areas of the Philippines while improving the lives of local communities – evidenced by its Net-Works initiative.

Net-Works was designed to tackle the growing environmental problem of discarded fishing nets in some of the world’s poorest coastal communities. Net-Works pays local people to collect the nets, which Interface uses to produce 100% recycled carpet yarn.

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CaGBC launches Zero Carbon Building Framework The Canada Green Building Council® [CaGBC] has released a Zero Carbon Buildings Framework for the assessment of highly energy efficient buildings that minimize greenhouse gas emissions. The Framework is the first stage of a broader CaGBC Zero Carbon Buildings Initiative to champion the move to lowercarbon commercial, institutional and high-rise residential buildings in support of Canada’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030.

Working with Integral Group’s Research and Planning group in Vancouver, the CaGBC consulted with approximately 50 individuals representing 40 organizations in the building sector and undertook a comprehensive review of nine international net zero building approaches. The resulting CaGBC Framework facilitates broad participation across a range of building types and sizes, provides a clear definition for zero carbon buildings, and establishes five key components for the evaluation of building carbon footprints that are detailed below.

1. A greenhouse gas intensity metric for assessing a building’s emissions, calculated using regional emissions factors.

2. Energy intensity metrics to incentivize the design of highly efficient, reliable and resilient buildings.

3. A peak energy demand metric to encourage the use of “peak shaving” measures.

4. An embodied carbon metric to recognize the importance of building material lifecycle impacts.

5. A requirement that renewable energy be generated onsite or procured directly in order to ensure the addition of clean power generation.

of energy lost from thermal bridging in structural steel and façade connections and improve building envelope performance.

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people Josée Lupien sole Canadian to win LEED Fellow in 2016

Josée Lupien receives her LEED Fellow Award from Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC President and CEO. At the recognition gala of the Greenbuild International Conference in Los Angeles in october, Josée Lupien – LEED AP BD+C & ID+C – was awarded the status of LEED Fellow, the most prestigious distinction in the sustainable building industry.

The first woman in the construction industry from the Province of Quebec to become a LEED Fellow, part of the professional green building industry for over 12 years, and a founding member of the Quebec chapter of the Canadian Green Building Council, she has helped place Quebec at the forefront of Canada’s sustainable construction industry.

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Hyde Park Elementary School Top energy performer employs thermal mass of precast concrete A proven product like precast hollow core slabs have gained new functionality and added value through their integration with the heating and cooling system of the High Park School in Barrie, Ontario. Technology from Toronto-based Termobuild converted the precast floors into part of the HVAC system. The thermal mass of the hollow core slabs allows the building to tap into lowgrade energy such as the body heat of students, or to pre-cool the building at night by storing most of the daytime cooling needs in the floors.

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By Jack Laken

The Hyde Park School, equipped with conventional energy recovery roof top units, uses the thermal mass of precast concrete to achieve top-of-the-class energy performance among educational buildings [1]. The duct branch connection to the hollow core slab. See drawing next page [2]. Ceiling air diffusers in the painted hollow core precast concrete slabs supply heating and cooling [3]. Precast concrete hollow core slabs are the main component of the Termobuild system. Photo courtesy Prestressed Systems Inc. [4].

The Hyde Park Elementary school demonstrates how simple and instantly rewarding sustainable initiatives can be implemented to heat and cool buildings using precast concrete products and HVAC equipment.

The school has surpassed some of the performance benchmarks in the US Green Building Council's Sustainable Schools program. The program assists school boards in evaluating their energy performance, monitoring progress, and providing the tools required to make substantial and lasting improvements.

Since 2007, Sustainable Schools has been reporting on the top performing schools across Canada, establishing the magnitude of energy savings potential and directing them to where these savings can be found.

Cutting energy consumption began in the design phase. For example, the school has a minimal exterior surface area to volume ratio to decrease heat loss. In addition, construction details were carefully designed to reduce envelope infiltrations, aided by an exterior layer of spray foam insulation. Many of the windows have an inserted heat film which increased the average glass insulating value to R9.6.

The Termobuild HVAC design combines heating and cooling,

Energy storage technologies are available in many buildings, with

ventilation and energy storage into one system. As a result, the

or without high levels of variable renewable generation. Recently Bill

school requires half of the mechanical equipment — chillers, boil-

Gates noted that the main roadblock to implementation is high cost

ers, ground-source heat pumps or simple roof top units — as in

and complexity of energy storage. However, using the thermal mass

a conventional building. This is important because mechanical

of precast concrete for energy storage can offer a practical lower

systems represent a significant expense in building construction,

cost solution. 

as much as $25 to $40 per square foot.

Jack Laken, P.Eng. B.Sc., Founder of Termobuild smart technology solution.

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Precast hollow core heating and cooling The system uses the thermal mass of precast concrete hollow

In the summer, if the night temperature is cooler outside than inside,

core slabs paired with a ventilation system to provide heat in the

a simple ventilation fan draws in the cool air, circulates it through the

winter and cool air in the summer.

hollow core slab and gradually discharges it by day as the building

In winter, surplus heat, generated from body heat, lighting, computers, sun radiation, etc., is captured, stored and released

warms up. This radiant cooling dramatically cuts back on use of the building’s air conditioning.

on demand.

Power and lighting

Hollow core slab c/w 2" concrete topping

Telephone and data Air loop inside HC

Air tight seal between the concrete and the duct

Aircraft cable length to suit Detail A

U/S of hollow core slab

"Solid core" double wall duct with white finish, length to suit

Diffuser Concrete plug and insert

Balancing damper Branch duct connection c/w cleanout

Branch duct connection Hollow core slab lean energy storage

PROJECT CREDITS ARCHITECT Stafford Haensli Architects Incorporated THERMAL MASS SPECIALST Termobuild Canada GENERAL CONTRACTOR Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Neumann Associates Ltd. MECHANICAL ENGINEER Toews Engineering Ltd. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER HCC Engineering Ltd.

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Detail A: Typical branch duct connection to hollow core slab

PROJECT performance - Overall energy consumption 8.7 ekWh/sq.ft./year which represents 40%+ energy savings compared to the average educational facility in North America [12.2 ekWh/sq.ft./year] - Overall energy cost of approx. $0.60sq.ft. which represents 40%+ cost savings compared to the average educational facility in North America [$1.50/sq.ft./yr.]

- Reduced CO2 emissions representing 40%+ reduction compared to the average educational facility in North America.

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King Edward Villa Innovative thinking derives maximum benefit from construction budget

By Jim Taggart

1 King Edward Villa is a six-storey mixed-use building located in east Vancouver. The ground floor commercial space and the single level of underground parking are constructed in concrete, with five storeys of wood frame construction housing 77 rental apartments above.

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The building fronts onto an arterial road and has restricted access from the rear, constraints that are increasingly common in urban renewal projects. Decks and balconies use Tremco's VulkemÂŽ 350/351 composite waterproofing system [1]. Heat recovery ventilators [one per suite] form a regular pattern on the street facade. High-efficiency windows were supplied by Innotech Windows + Doors of Abbotsford, BC [2]. The precision of the prefabricated frames enabled services to be routed through perfectly aligned holes [3].

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The existing commercial property was rezoned under the City of Vancouver’s ‘Rental 100’ program by which developers benefit from a

parallel chord floor trusses] were all shop prefabricated by Mitsui Homes.

waiver of community amenity charges and a reduced parking requirement,

Of these components, the 12in. deep parallel chord floor

in exchange for a commitment to operate and maintain the project as a

trusses are the most ingenious. Running parallel to the exterior

rental building for 60 years. This commitment gives developers a keen

walls between interior load-bearing walls, their open webs

interest in long-term operating costs, and encourages project proponents

permit all the main mechanical and electrical services to be

to seek low energy solutions that might not currently be considered for

run horizontally throughout each suite, with vertical drops only

market condominiums.

where needed for HRV grilles, light switches, plugs etc. This

To this end, at the schematic design stage, the construction manager

made the installation of the M&E services easier and quicker

Performance Construction proposed replacing the standard, capital- and

than the traditional method where piping and wiring must be

maintenance-intensive, hydronic heating system with much less expen-

threaded through rough openings drilled or cut through studs,

sive electric baseboard heaters, and applying the cost savings to a suite

plates and joists.

of envelope upgrades that would greatly reduce energy demand. The

In addition, a load path analysis determined that the trusses

proposal was accepted by the City of Vancouver’s Sustainability Group,

could be hung from their top chords, enabling the drywall finish

which has the discretion to approve low-energy buildings that perform

on demising walls to be notched around them, but otherwise

significantly better

taken up to the underside of the floor above. This simplified

than the LEED Gold standard prescribed by the

Vancouver Building Bylaw.

the fire separation between suites, with intumescent caulking used to seal the joints, and mineral wool insulation used in the

Low Energy Solution

ceiling cavities.

On the apartment levels, superior envelope performance was achieved

Where required, demising walls are topped with a 12in.-deep

by using two 2x4 stud walls with a 1in. space between them. The entire

parallel strand lumber [PSL] beam that cantilevers approxi-

wall depth is filled with spray-applied cellulose insulation with an R-value

mately 5ft. beyond the exterior wall to support the balconies

of 28. The cellulose eliminates heat transfer by convection and, because

that double as shading devices on the southwest elevation. This

it is hygroscopic, provides added insurance against interstitial condensa-

detail means that, rather than a series of header joists penetrat-

tion. Windows and doors are steel reinforced vinyl ‘tilt and turn’ units,

ing the building envelope to support the balconies, only the

with low-e double glazing. The overall window to wall ratio is 32%.

PSL beams project, significantly reducing thermal bridging.

Air tightness of the exterior envelope was achieved using a vapour permeable air & water barrier on the exterior sheathing and air tight dry-

Benefits of Prefabrication

wall with a vapour barrier paint on the interior face, and gaskets around

Mitsui Homes created a three-dimensional model that

power receptacles. The drywall was installed before the gypcrete floor

identified each individual wall panel and truss, giving it spe-

screed was poured, increasing the airtightness between inside and out-

cific attributes and a unique position within the model. These

side and also between suites.

elements were also referenced to datum points that enabled

The Air change rate is controlled by heat recovery ventilators [HRVs]

each frame that would [for example] be superimposed one

in each suite and in the corridor areas. Although not Passive House certi-

on top of the other on successive floors, to be laid out and

fied, spot testing of apartment units indicates that both the air tightness

fabricated with precisely the same stud positions and spacing.

and the energy intensity for heating and cooling conform to the Passive House standard.

Coordinated at the design stage with mechanical, electrical and structural drawings, this meant that the vertical drops for plumbing pipes, electrical conduits, tie down anchors etc. are

Innovative Structure

all continuous. All that is needed is a hole of the appropriate

All wood components [interior and exterior walls; 2x6in. nail laminated

size to be drilled through the sill and header plates and the

timber [NLT] panels used for the elevator shafts; roof trusses and the

plywood flooring to create a perfectly aligned vertical drop.

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Door

Closed cell 2lb. insulation and thermoacoustic fiberglass insulation

Line of double wall in distance SUITE A

BALCONY

2 layers type “X” GWB to subfloor

Membrane [Tremco Vulkem® 350/351] UNIT

Acoustic insulation sprinklered

Floor truss SUITE B

Steel angle and flashing for brick cladding every two floors minimum

Joists Dense pack cellulose insulation

Directional soffit vent Metal panel Door header Flashing

UNIT Metal soffit

Door UNIT

Wall section: door at wood patio

The net result was to reduce uncertainty, mistakes and mess; speed up installation, and enable the building to be finished from bottom to top - a recommended

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precaution against fire during construction.

The unique code given to each panel identified where it fit in the construction sequence, enabling deliveries to be made on a ‘just in time’ basis. This improved the flow on a tight site, with only one narrow point of access. The panelized construction sped up the assembly process, reduced noise and disruption to neighbours, and minimized the lane closures required on the adjacent arterial road, for

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concrete trucks and other deliveries.

Combining superior energy performance with an innovative construction method, King Edward Villa embodies a new approach to building that has multiple benefits, particularly on urban infill lots.  Jim Taggart is editor of SABMag and the author of ‘Toward a Culture of Wood Architecture’ and ‘Tall Wood Buildings: Design, Technology, Construction’.

5/8" Type “X” GWB Closed cell 2lb. insulation and thermoacoustic fiberglass fills cavity [R50]

LANE Closed cell 2lb. [R30]

Non-combustible spray fiber insulation AMENITY Wall section PROJECT CREDITS Owner/Developer Richard Wong Architect GBL Architects Structural Engineer Bryson Markulin Zickmantel Mechanical / Electrical Engineer SRC Construction Manager Performance Construction Wood Prefabricator Mitsui Homes Code Consultant Protection Engineering

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The idea of ‘sustainable design’ has been central to

about health and wellbeing, the implications extend far beyond simple employee

architectural discourse and practice for more than 20

productivity - although for many years, this has been the sole metric by which we

years. In the original definition of sustainability, we were

have measured occupant health.

encouraged to consider economic, environmental and

While the marketplace may have struggled to quantify the other benefits of

social impacts. However, in practice, we have focused

designing for people, these have long been a subject of academic research in the

most of our attention on the environmental and eco-

field of environmental psychology. To continue to focus only on productivity limits

nomic aspects of sustainability and neglected the social

the value of the discourse and ignores the diversity of people that use, and are

implications of design.

affected by, the multitude of different building types they experience.

This situation is changing, and issues relating to

As an example, for a traveller passing through an airport, a ‘healthy’ space will

physical and mental health, as well as social and cultural

be one that creates a calm and reassuring environment, so relieving the stress that

considerations, are being re-introduced into the conver-

is often associated with travel. By contrast, for a worker in an office, it is produc-

sation. Thus architects and interior designers now face

tivity [or to use a better metric, performance], that makes a difference to their

the challenge of embracing this more holistic approach

organization’s bottom line.

to design; an approach that puts people at the centre of the process.

However, what is becoming increasingly important to organizations is retaining good employees, something that requires both a supportive corporate culture and

People-centred design intertwines a number of relat-

a well-designed work environment. It should be noted that the impact of the work

ed strands of research, including biophilia, active design,

environ-ment on our health does not end the moment we leave the workplace; —

the effects of lighting on circadian rhythm and the

its effect can linger, and influence our long-term health. For example, poor posture

adaptability and livability of spaces. This article explains

resulting from poor workplace ergonomic design can wreak havoc on the body,

these aspects of design and illustrates them with exam-

and cause chronic musculoskeletal pain that extends far beyond working hours.

ples from the work of the Vancouver-based Office of

The same can be said for many of the health impacts, psychological and physi-

Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers [OMB].

ological, the built environment has on people.

Why human health and wellbeing?

Biophilia and Biophilic Design

As defined by the World Health Organization, human

As humans, we evolved in close proximity to nature. As societies became more

health is, “… a state of complete physical, mental and

settled, as cities grew, and as more and more occupations involved work in facto-

social well-being and not merely the absence of disease

ries, offices and other indoor environments - so humans spent less and less time in

or infirmity.” Our wellbeing depends on many factors,

nature. The revolution in information and communications technology has further

including our biological make-up, our experiences and

exacerbated this problem.

our interactions with our environment. When we speak

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Day lit classroom at College of New Caledonia Technical Education Centre, Quesnel [1]. Abundant natural light in classrooms, circulation spaces and trade shops throughout two trade buildings for the College of New Caledonia [2]. omb exposed the Hybrid wood and steel roof structure in the UBC Bookstore [2]. Biophilic connections are apparent throughout the UBC Bookstore [3]. omb introduced a mezzanine to provide a gathering space in the UBC Bookstore [4]. Diverse and unique workspaces provide flexibility in TELUS’ new headquarters [5].

Although we have known for a long time that Canadians spend over 90% of their time indoors, only recently have we consciously begun to design environments that not only meet health and safety regulations, but also actually improve occupant health and wellbeing.

By Kaitlyn Gillis and Michelle Biggar

At this time, there are few - if any - cities in the world that provide adequate

• Connecting new and old architecture with a wide con-

exposure to nature. Even with parks, green sidewalks, living walls and roofs,

crete stair, complete with integrated wood seating, which

the most nature-saturated city cannot compensate for the amount of time

enables a biophilic connection [natural light] to penetrate

we spend indoors. While it is undoubtedly helpful to create views to these or

deep into the existing below-grade store, inviting people

other landscaped areas, the occupants of most buildings in most cities experi-

down, and providing another informal gathering space.

ence a ‘nature deficit’ that may be harmful to their health.

• Creating a holistic environment and contextual connec-

The introduction of biophilic design is an attempt to address this deficit by

tions with the natural en-vironment by featuring wood in

integrating nature and natural forms and processes into the built environment.

the hybrid wood and steel roof structure, as well as in the

The biophilia hypothesis proposes that we need contact with nature, and that

series of birch millwork elements, bench seating and the

without this contact our health will suffer. Biophilic design has been actively

connecting stair.

promoted by Stephen Kellert and Terrapin Bright Green and is now a part of

The project is evidence that simple design interventions

the broader sustainability conversation. It has been included as an imperative

can have transformative and grand effects creating vibrant

in the Living Building Challenge since 2009 and more recently has been incor-

spaces that are a pleasure to work and play in.

porated into the WELL Building Standard [2014].

Biophilic design is more than interior plants or living walls. It can also include

Active design

the use of natural building materials, shapes and forms, natural light, and

Humans are meant to move, but unfortunately we have

design features such as “prospect and refuge”, all of which respond to natural

created lifestyles that often prevent much movement

inclinations and needs extending back to the beginning of human evolution.

throughout the day. Canadians spend on average 10 hours daily sitting down. Even those of us who sit all day and

Case StudIES

exercise after work are not really reversing the impacts of

UBC Bookstore Expansion + Renovation

constant sitting.

The UBC bookstore renovation and expansion project included reconfigur-

researchers are claiming that ‘sitting is the new smoking’,

ing the existing retail space and adding a new café and convenience store.

contributing to various types of illness, including heart

The bookstore was physically disconnected from its surroundings due to

disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity. For employers, this

significant changes in level that created unattractive cave-like spaces

has a direct effect on the bottom line. The benefits of more

below grade.

active employees include reduced absenteeism, disability

This has become such a huge problem that many

and turnover.

One key to improved health is exercise. Many of our cities have begun to promote active transportation - cycling, walking and transit - which involves walking at either end of every journey. However, even this is not enough if we spend our entire work day sitting down.

Design can help reduce sedentary behaviour. Activity can be encouraged with access to services and amenities such as gyms, bicycle storage and green space, some of which

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may be inside the office building or office grounds, or in the local vicinity. There is a complex relationship between the office worker and her or his co-workers, the tasks they

The design objective was to transform an inward looking brutalist building into a bright and vibrant retail and social space at the heart of the campus.

Biophilic design principals were introduced in several ways: • Creating strong visual connections between the new at-grade interiors with a series of well-defined outdoor terraces and the larger university community. Introducing a new mezzanine around the perimeter of the double

carry out and the physical environment in which these take place. The way the interior of an office is configured has a profound impact on concentration, collaboration, confidentiality and creativity – and can therefore either enable or limit performance, the retention of existing employees, or the attraction of new ones.

height volume to provide a strong connection to nature through a muchneeded gathering and independent study space.

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The interior layout of workspaces requires considerable attention to

While this may not be a problem during the day, it can be

maximize the benefits to both employees and employers. In this con-

disruptive and dangerous at night as it suppresses melatonin

text, interior layout incorporates workstation density, task-based spaces,

production at a time when it is needed by the body.

breakout spaces and social features, as well as providing opportunities

Suppression of melatonin has been linked to many health

for regular activity, such as sit-stand desks, treadmill desks, and open and

issues, including several types of cancer, diabetes, and obesity.

attractive stairs. Opportunities and design responses will vary from one

In response to this concern, new products are being developed,

business sector or culture to another. Furthermore, design alone is not

including tunable LEDs that can be programmed to change

enough. To create a “workplace in motion” employers need to champion

colour, and AM and PM lighting, that are specifically designed

and promote physical activity in their workplace.

to reduce the amount of blue light in the evening.

TELUS Garden **

light in building design. These benefits include improved pro-

Flexibility was at the forefront of the strategy to create an active

ductivity, performance and an enhanced sense of wellbeing.

workplace for the new TELUS headquarters in Vancouver’s TELUS

Designing for lots of natural light, without direct exposure to

Garden development.

the sun is a way to reap the benefits of daylight while minimiz-

Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of natural

ing the effects of ultraviolet radiation. Natural light, even if not associated with views to nature, provides positive health outcomes both directly, through hormonal regulation [including melatonin and serotonin] and indirectly by elevating our mood and reducing stress, by supporting the synchronization of our circadian rhythms.

Even though all of these benefits are known, they are not always capitalized upon. According to data from the CaGBC, achieving 75% of daylighting for regularly occupied spaces is difficult, with only 7% of all CaGBC NC projects achieving the credit require-ments for IEQc8.1, Daylight and Views. This makes it one of the least often achieved credits in LEED NC projects.

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College of New Caledonia Trade buildings *

Active Design concepts were integrated throughout the nine-storey fitout, including sit/stand workstations, shared treadmill stations and flexible spaces that could host small or large groups for a variety of physical activities. To foster different work styles, OMB provided fewer private offices, varied working spaces and many collaborative areas from formal meeting rooms and telepresence conference facilities to collaborative lounge and meeting spaces as well as spaces designed for impromptu collaborations such as touchdown workstations.

Outdoor terraces dedicated to TELUS staff include a large lunch area and a vegetable garden maintained by those who use it. A custom steel spiral staircase was also created as a dramatic design feature connecting the two top executive floors, encouraging an alternative to the elevator. A variety of workspaces, a well-considered layout and carefully controlled acoustics, support a balance of creative interaction, intimacy and quietude within a cohesive environment that is essential to a productive and satisfying workplace.

Lighting + Daylighting Light is a ‘zeitgeber’ —an environmental cue that regulates our circadian rhythm, sometimes referred to as our biological clock. The unintended consequence of having light available to us 24-hours per day, is that such exposure can disturb our circadian rhythm.

Our circadian rhythm is influenced by the production of the hormone melatonin in the brain. Melatonin production is suppressed by bright, blue [morning] light, and stimulated by dim, red [evening] light - resulting in a natural rhythm of waking and sleeping.

This pattern can be disrupted by exposure to blue light - including com-

In 2011 OMB designed and built two Technical Education Centres for The College of New Caledonia. The building programs include workshops, classrooms, and laboratories for industrial trades such as welding, carpentry, plumbing, automotive and power engineering. Both buildings take advantage of solar orientation with central atria arranging workshop spaces to the north and classroom and staff areas overlooking south-facing gardens.

The architecture promotes natural ventilation and admits generous amounts of daylight throughout; continuous clerestory glazing naturally illuminates the long circulation spaces, classrooms each have a wall of full-height windows while the shops each have five-metre wide by four-metre high bi-fold doors allowing them to open up to external yards for outside teaching when weather permits, while also accommodating equipment and material deliveries. The shops also have large clerestory glazing either in polycarbonate or channel glazing and polycarbonate skylights to allow the natural daylight to penetrate year round while controlling the glare which was essential to the technical learning environments.  Read the full version of this article in the Winter 2016/17 #54 issue: www.sabmagazine.com.

Kaitlyn Gillis has a Bachelor of Engineering in Building Engineering; Master of Science in Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies; and a Master of Science in Environmental Psychology. She is Project Manager, Light House Sustainable Building Centre in Vancouver. Michelle Biggar, NCIDQ, LEED CI is a principal at Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers in Vancouver.

puter screens, cell phones and some high efficiency artificial lighting. *This project was completed by omb's predecessor firm McFarlane | Green | Biggar Architecture + Design. **This project was commenced by omb's predecessor firm McFarlane | Green | Biggar Architecture + Design.

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MAFCOHOUSE Modernist, modular design comes to cottage country

Picture a mid 20th century Case Study house overlooking Los Angeles; the flat roof and glass walls, the refinement of form and Modernist ideals. Now transpose those forms and philosophies into the 21st Century amid the lakes and forests of the Canadian Shield in Haliburton, Ontario. MAFCOHOUSE is a contemporary building system that harks back to the architecture of Richard Neutra and Pierre Koenig but which also meets the environmental aspirations of today's clients and building codes.

By Will Jones

1 The two-storey Castor House is carefully integrated into the site, respecting the existing bedrock [1].

Conceived by Dan and Diane Molenaar, the MAFCO concept

Today, MAFCOHOUSE has refined the design of its homes to take into

was born in 2004 when an opportunity to reuse curtain wall

account the most important criteria of environmental design. From the

glazing from a refurbished office tower in Toronto set the

initial site visit and topographical survey, each house is designed to best

couple on a journey to build their own off-grid contemporary

suit its immediate surroundings and integrate with the unique character-

cottage on a bluff overlooking Drag Lake in Haliburton County.

istics of the site.

“We designed a pavilion-like building around these glazed

“The 16-foot [4.8m] module means that we can effectively juggle

units,” says Dan Molenaar. “Their pivotal role in the design

boxes to see how they will best fit into a site, with the least disruption,”

established the 16-foot [4.8m] structural grid and modular

says Molenaar. “Taking into account orientation to the sun, topography

post and beam construction that has become the basis of all

and required setbacks from water bodies, we design a one-or two-storey

MAFCO houses.”

building that sits lightly within the landscape.”

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The houses are positioned to take advantage of the property's inherent features and to minimize activities such as blasting. Their flat roofs, glazed walls and cantilevered ground floor perimeter walkway reduces visual impact and they seem to almost float above the earth.

Large 12-inch [305mm] deep Parallam beams, supported by posts set at 16-feet [4.8m] intervals are the backbone of the MAFCO design. The stability of the structure is

“Simpson” column cap

assured by structural engineer, Blackwell, using a series of diaphragm walls and hold-down connectors anchoring the post and beams superstructure to heavy laminated veneer lumber [LVL] floor beam to prevent racking.

This starting grid of industry-standard size ensures that materials are available off-the-shelf and used with

Beam

the minimum of waste. The hard coat, triple-glazed walls, the inspiration for this house design, are typically 8-feet

Column

[2.4m] high and manufactured by Inline Fiberglass.

The flat roof features cantilevered eaves that overhang 4-feet [1.2m], shading the interior from the high summer sun but allowing the light and warmth of winter sunshine

“Simpson” hanger

to penetrate almost 16 feet [4.8m]. Passive measures such as this are important to a design that can feature 40% to 50% glazed walls.

Project Credits “Simpson” CBGT66 HDG column base c/w Design/Builder MAFCOHOUSE 2-5/8" x 13" galv. bolts Structural Engineer Blackwell Mechanical Engineer Tomlinson Mechanical & Geothermal Building Envelope Building Knowledge Canada and Building Science Consultants Inc.

Castor House: Interior of the living room on the second level, with south and west exposure and a view to the lake [2]. Castor House: View of dining room note the exposed parallam post and beam system, the house is cantilevered 8 feet beyond the post to the right [2].

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4 The Freeman House has an extensive south west elevation with triple pane glazing. The four foot cantilevered roof overhang blocks high summer sun while allowing passive solar heat gain during the winter months [4]. inline fiberglass supplied Series 600 Sliding Doors [mostly in the 4 panel configuration], and Series 400 Commercial strip Windows with Series 325 Awning operator inserts where required.

Blown-in-blanket [BIB] Insulation guarantees that non-

The heating system within MAFCO houses plays a pivotal role in energy

glazed walls achieve R-32 and roofs achieve R-50; while

reduction. Most commonly, a geo-exchange combined heating/cooling

concrete basements and crawl spaces are externally insu-

system is installed, utilizing a lake loop. Aaron Tomlinson, of Tomlinson

lated with rigid foam. MAFCO has developed these and

Mechanical & Geothermal, explains that geo-exchange is typically the primary

many more best practice criteria in conjunction with con-

heat source, often backed up by a high-efficiency wood stove.

sultants Building Knowledge Canada and Building Science Consultants Inc.

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2x8 and 2x12 subfacia aluminum clad 1" below roof joists to conceal soffit

Typical roof - 2-ply modified Torch Down membrane - 5/8" T&G Douglas fir plywood glued and screwed - Purlins to create slope - 2x12 roof joists - R50 insulation - 6 mil vapour barrier - T&G Douglas fir ceiling finish

Prefinished aluminum soffit with drip edge

5-1/4x11-1/8 Parallam beam typ 5-1/4x11-1/8 Parallam column

Vented aluminum soffit

R24 insulation with header wrap

2x10 insulation baffle

- 2x8 sill plate - sill gasket - anchor bolts

3-3/4x11-1/8 LVL beam typical Double joist Typical insulated floor - 5/8" T&G D. fir select subfloor glued and provide common screw fastened at 6" o.c.

- 2x12 floor joists at 12" o.c.

- 2 rows cross bridging 4" concrete slab on 6mil vapour barrier - min. R31 spray foam insulation on rigid insulation on compacted garnular - Vicwest steel underneath

Rigid insulation to extend min 24" below grade at walk

Typical exterior wall - Exterior siding - 1x3 strapping at 16" o.c.

- Rigid insulation - 1/2" plywood - 2x6 studs - R24 insulation - 6 mil vapour barrier

18x8 conc. footing c/w 2 runs of 15M bar min 48" below or pinned to the bedrock

Cross section, Castor House

- 4" perimeter drainage - 6" clean granular Typical foundation wall - Rl2 rigid insulation - 8" poured concrete wall parged and tarred - air barrier inside - 2x4 stud wall spaced out 2" from concrete - R20 fiberglass insulation - 6mil poly vapour barrier

“Radiant floor or forced-air systems operate using heat gener-

The combination of passive measures and the geothermal heat-

ated via the lake loop and heat exchange system; even waste heat

ing system enable the MAFCO houses to meet the Ontario Building

from grey water is captured and reused, too,” he says.

Code's supplementary standard SB-12.

The geo-exchange system strips an average of 5oF [2.8oC] from

With minimal removal of organic matter from site, materials manu-

the lake loop, and, through a two-stage compression process,

factured to exact size, super-efficient heating/cooling systems, quick,

heats water in a radiant floor to 110 to 115oF [37.5-45oC], or forced

clean construction methods and standardized 16-feet modular design,

air to 100oF [37.5oC]. During normal use, the electric coil within

MAFCOHOUSE could become a case study for a new generation of

the water tank is not required. However, it kicks in during power

environmentally responsible houses in Canada’s cottage country. 

outages if a back-up generator is installed.

Will Jones is an architectural journalist based in Halliburton, Ontario.

The open plan dining room of the Freeman House has large patio doors to provide cross ventilation and extend the living space to the outdoors [5]. The understated entrance elevation of the Freeman House includes reclaimed barn-boards that allow the facade to blend Into the forest [6].

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STADE DE SOCCER DE MONTRÉAL Dramatic neighbourhood stadium pursues ecological restoration and high embodied energy

1 2 The land now occupied by the St-Michel Environmental Complex has a long history of human intervention: being used first as a mining centre, then as a dumping site.

The impacts have been both ecological and symbolic, with environmental neglect translating into negative public perception. Today, in an era of rehabilitation and regeneration, this location is now destined to become one of Montreal’s biggest parks with a focus on the environment and ecological restoration.

By Gilles Saucier Central to this vision is the new indoor soccer stadium, which emerges from the park’s topography like a mineral stratum, recalling the geological nature of the site. The mineral stratum is articulated by a continuous roof which cantilevers over the entry plaza and folds down over the interior soccer field then extends to the ground to become the spectator seating for the outdoor field. In this way, the form of the roof responds to the requirements of the program and enables the interior soccer centre to become the exterior open-air stadium.

The immense size of the park called for an architectural intervention of grand scale, a truly unique gesture in the city. In order to ensure the formal unity of the project, the design was developed from the transformation of a single element - the roof - constructed from cross laminated timber [CLT]. The structural grid forms a layered mesh, which appears to be random at first sight, but in fact responds with more closely spaced members where greater structural strength is required.

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Project Credits Client City of Montreal Architects Saucier+Perrotte architectes / HCMA architects Gilles Saucier (Lead Design Architect), André Perrotte (Principal-in-Charge), Darryl Condon, Trevor Davies, Michael Henderson, Lia Ruccolo, Patrice Bégin, Charles-Alexandre Dubois, Leslie Lok, David Moreaux, Yutaro Minagawa, Vedanta Balbahadur, Marc-André Tratch, Nick Worth.

General contractor Entreprise de construction T.E.Q. inc.

Structural and Civil Engineers NCK Inc. Mechanical and electrical Engineers Bouthillette Parizeau LEED Consultant Synairgis Wood Structure Nordic Structures Landscape Architect WAA Inc. PhotoS Olivier Blouin Drawings Saucier + Perrotte architectes / HCMA architects

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Along Papineau Avenue, and existing berm is used to shelter

The programmatic elements are organized efficiently by taking

the various service spaces that support the activity areas. This

advantage of the linearity of the site, as well as considering the pro-

integration accommodates an elevated pedestrian path as well

gram associations and usages of players, spectators and park visitors.

as preserving the existing trees. From this fusion of building

The program is arranged on two levels. Each level is organized using a

and landscape a series of crystal-like windows project toward

main circulation corridor that links the interior to the exterior.

the street, providing daylight and views for the administrative

On the public entrance level, the corridor is continuous from the

and public spaces behind. At the southeast end, a large crystal-

plaza entry, through the lobby and central programmatic spaces,

line box emerges, signalling the entrance of the soccer centre.

permitting access directly to the stands.

Despite the large scale of the main program components, these luminous elements and preserved vegetation give the

For the second level, the corridor extends toward the exterior playing surface where it integrates with the exterior stands.

architecture a critical human scale that respects the residential

The design team worked closely with the engineers and manufac-

neighbourhood it faces. The transparency of the building also

turers of the CLT panels to develop the structural concept for the

promotes a sense of openness.

project. This integrated design process led to the formulation of a structural grid that optimizes member dimensions according to span and loading.

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Interior field [6].

The CLT grid structure is the only one of its kind in the world. Approximately 90% of the lumber used is locally sourced black spruce. CLT offers new design possibilities for the creation of exposed, organic structures. It is light, cost-effective, and sustainable.

The main roof is supported by thirteen separate 69 m long box beams, 500 mm wide by 4,100 mm high, constructed of a combination of Nordic Lam glued-laminated timber

Volume of wood used: Glulam: 2,500m3; CLT: 1,625m3 Wood sequesters approximately 0.9 tonnes per cubic metre, which equates to about 3,700 tonnes of sequestered carbon.

As a point of reference, the annual GHG emissions in Canada are around 20 tonnes per capita. [Conference Board of Canada 2010].

and Nordic X-Lam CLT. Each beam weighs 77 tonnes.

The wood structure is flexible and allows the integration of mechanical systems because of the varying heights of its layered chord members – sometimes members are at full height, and at other instances they allow for a gap above to permit the passage of ventilation systems. Lighting fixtures are placed under the beams highlighting the seemingly random geometry of the grid.

With such a vast structure and a small enclosed program, the material choices and embodied energy of the building are the most critical components of the environmental strategy. Nonetheless, operating energy efficiency is achieved with high levels of insulation, high-performance glazing, heat-recovery ventilation, and high-efficiency lighting and mechanical equipment. The project is targeting LEED Gold. ď ´ Gilles Saucier, lead design architect, Saucier+Perrotte architectes / HCMA architects. sabMag - winter 2016/17

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Passion for Passive EuroLine Windows has a Passion for Passive, and we are pleased to offer our new ThermoPlus PHC system that has been cer�fied as a Passive House Component by the Passive House Ins�tute in Darmstadt, Germany.

ThermoPlus PHC —

Our ThermoPlus PHC products have the same a�en�on-todetail and superior quality for which EuroLine products are known. Plus, they are available with the wide range of op�ons you've come to expect from us.

To find out more, call or visit us:

When you choose EuroLine products, you can rest assured that you will have a system that is built to the highest performance standards for the home of your dreams.

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A Cer�fied Passive House Component

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

THE ANNUAL GUIDE

LEED categories noted for the products listed in the following pages are intended to show how these products can potentially help a project earn LEED v4 points

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Companies listed in bold have 1/8-page listings containing more information, and are linked to their websites from the online version of the Directory â

Visit the Directory online for Listings organized by Product Category and by LEED Category

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Site | Landscaping | Rainwater harvesting

* companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing

Landscaping products

Exterior

Armec

Advanced Panel Ptoducts Ltd.

Bayview Cycle Centre

Techno Protection

All Weather Insulated Panels

Bike Up

Corporation

TerraFirm Enterprises

Alumicor Building Excellence

Biogreen Systems Ltd.

Terratechnik

Arclin

Busch Systems Ltd.

Integrated Paving Concepts Inc.

Unilock

Armtec

Carmanah Technologies

Invisible Structures Inc.

Wishbone Industries Ltd.

Canadian Brass and Copper Co.

Champagne Edition Inc.

Liveroof Ontario Inc.

Colbond Inc.

Maglin Site Furniture

Contech Construction Products Inc.

Midpoint International Inc.

CRS Electronics

Molok North America Ltd.

Deltalok Inc. – Green Retaining Wall Structures

Mutual Materials

D. Litchfield & Co Ltd.

Nitterhouse

Envirobond Products Corporation

Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc.

Performance Bike

ZCL Composites Inc.

Epcor Gator International GE WattStation Green Screen GSE Lining Technology, Inc. Hydrotech Membrane

catec rainwater harvesting systems CATEC Microprocessor controlled disinfection and filtration systems are custom designed to satisfy any requirement. We match and marry each parameter to suit your specific needs.

416-579-3795 www.catec.com

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Millennium Decking

N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.

Rainwater harvesting Bordna Mona Inc. Catec Rainwater Harvesting Systems Jay R. Smith Co.

South Side Air

Dryvit Systems Canda Dupont/Tyvek Engineered Assemblies Flynn Canada Ltd. Insulspan Kawneer Company Inc. Kingspan Insulated Panels KlipTech Composites

Pontarolo Engineering Inc. Smart Ditch

CBR Products

Stormwater

Sto Corp. North America

Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting Ltd.

Syntal Products Ltd.

The Langley Concrete Group

Tatlors Recyled Plastics Inc.

Royal Liner

McGill Architectural Products Metl-Span Nichiha P.F.B Corporation Stonerox Terramai

The Langley Concrete Group is a supplier of precast concrete products in British Columbia.

Product lines include dedicated Stormwater Treatment products such as Oil Interceptors, Stormceptors, and Jellyfish.

www.langleyconcretegroup.com www.imbriumsystems.com (604) 533-1656

Molok® deep collection™ system The Molok® Deep Collection™ system is an innovative alternative for collecting waste, recyclables and organics.

With two-thirds underground, Molok® containers need to be emptied less often, reducing truck traffic and lowering emissions. www.MolokNA.com 519-323-9909

LEED V4 – Sustainable Sites Credit

LEED BD+C: MR-Storage and Collection of Recyclables, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization:Sourcing of Raw Materials

Unilock products can help with your LEED certification goals.

Our products have been used on many LEED projects in North America.

For additional information please contact: COMMERCIAL.UNILOCK.COM | 1-800-UNILOCK LEED BD+C:SS-Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction; MR-Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials; LEED O+M:SS-Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction

Structure & Exterior envelope

Thames Valley Brick and Tile Triton Logging Company

Envirospec Incorporated

Soprema

Hycrete, Inc.

Uniboard Canada Linc.

Firestone Building Products

Siplast Lcopal Inc.

Lafarge North America Inc.

United Stages Aluminum

G.E.M. Inc./Euroshield

Tremco

VicWest

Green Innovations

VaproShield

Logix Insulated Concrete Forms

Green Over Grey

Vitaroofs

Roofing

Green Space Roofing

W.R. Meadows of Canada

BioRoof Systems

Hydrotech Membrane Corporation

XeroFlor

Caradoc Green Roofs Ltd.

Jakob Inc.

Carlisle Construction Materials

Johns Manville

Structure

Carlisle SynTec

Lexcan Limited

Crowe Building Products Ltd.

Amvic ICF

Liveroof Ontario Inc.

Detec Systems

Bailey Metal Products Ltd.

Metl-Span

Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc.

Bone Structure

Metal Roofing Alliance

Elevated Landscape Technologies Inc.

N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.

Butler Buildings CanadaCanadian Brass and Copper Co.

ELT Easy Green

Sika/Sarnafil

Green Roof Systems

ZinCo Canada

McKillican International Inc. Meiser Canada Nordic Engineered Wood Nucor-Yamato Steel Nudura Polycrete Project Frog Roseburg Forest Products Simple Concept Steelcase Structurlam Super Sky Products

Canam / Murox

Tembec

CertainTeed

Walters Inc. Western Archrib

WISHBONE SITE FURNISHINGS A recognized leader in the development and manufacture of “Made in Canada” street furnishings. Using recycled plastics and metals, Wishbone products speak innovation through design that is aesthetically pleasing and functional.

866-626-0476 WishboneLtd.com LEED BD+C, ID+C: Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationSourcing of Raw Materials. LEED Home: Environmentally Preferable Products

Alumicor is a leading supplier of architectural aluminum building products, supporting LEED® and green building projects.

Alumicor serves North America through facilities in Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Halifax

LEED BD&C

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800 665 3635 877 258 6426 866 586 4267 888 346 5151

At Bailey Metal Products Ltd. we are committed to the advancement of lightweight steel framing as an environmentallyfriendly green building product that reduces energy consumption and waste, improves indoor air quality and conserves water and natural resources for both new and existing commercial and residential buildings.

1-800-668-2154 www.bmp-group.com LEED BD+C:MR-Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationSourcing of Raw Materials LEED Homes: MR-Environmentally Preferable Products

Outsulation® Systems are a trusted choice for architects, building owners and contractors who want a high performance, insulated cladding solution that can provide everything needed from a building code perspective, and a versatile appearance of stucco, limestone, brick or metal. www.dryvit.ca

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G.E.M. Inc. manufactures Euroshield®, environmentally friendly recycled rubber roofing products from a facility located in Calgary, Alberta. It employs in excess of 30 people producing EuroSlate, Heritage Slate, EuroShake, Beaumont Shake and Harvest Shake. www.euroshieldroofing.com LEED BC+C: MR-Construction and Demolition Waste Management, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials LEED Homes: MR-Environmentally Preferable Products and Construction Waste Management

* companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing

Hydrotech’s Garden Roof (Trademark on Garden Roof) is the most advanced in the industry. It is a completely integrated system from the membrane up to, and including, the plants. Hydrotech’s single source warranty coverage includes watertightness, thermal value of the insulation, wind uplift and plant survival. Contact Hydrotech for complete details. www.hydrotechmembrane.ca 1-800-361-8924 LEED BD+C and O+M: SS-Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction, MR-Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials

Facing the Future LiveRoof is the premier pre-vegetated green roof system available across Canada. Regionally grown modules with vegetation specifically selected and tested for your climate by the horticultural professionals at LiveRoof. Wind uplift tested according to CSA A123.24-15.

[800] 875-1392 www.LiveRoof.com LEED BD+C: SS- Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction; WE-Outdoor Water Use Reduction; Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials; LEED O+M: Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction

StoneRox is a Canadian-Made, Lightweight Facing Stone.

Production facility located in Stouffville, Ontario.

Its recycled content as well as the environmental benefit of transportation proximity, contribute to LEED Points.

Manufactured to exceed CSA standards. www.stonerox.ca LEED BD+C:SS-Heat Island Reduction; MR-Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationSourcing of Raw Materials,Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies LEED HOME:SS-Heat Island Reduction

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From vegetative roofs to built up and modified bitumen roofs, and other energy-efficient systems, Tremco’s diagnostic evaluations and roofing products provide the solutions to lower the costs of running new or renovated facilities.

800-668-9879 www.tremcoroofing.com LEED BD+C:SS-Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction; WE-Outdoor Water Use Reduction LEED O+M:SS-Rainwater Management, Heat Island Reduction

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High quality fiberglass building products that enable some of the most energy-efficient buildings in the world. www.cascadiawindows.com LEED categories: Cascadia products drastically improve energy efficiency, allowing the energy-related credits in Energy and Atmosphere to be realized. Additionally, in the new LEED v4, Cascadia products are all Declared LBC Red-List Free, which directly contributes to the building product disclosure and optimization credits within the ‘Material & Resources’ category.

WANT TO SAVE ENERGY? INSULATE YOUR WINDOWS! Choose from R-9, R-15 or R-20 insulation. Save up to 30% on heating and cooling costs.

Insulate your windows like you insulate your walls. www.ecoglass.ca

LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows

EuroLine Windows® high performance, high quality windows and doors are custom made in Canada.

Our ThermoPlus™ PHC system is ideal for Passive House, LEED, and Net Zero building projects.

1.800.337.8604 www.euroline-windows.com

Thermal & Windows Insulation Accurate Dorwin Arxx Building Products BASF Canada Benolec Llt. BioBased Insulation Demilec, Heatlok Soya, PolarFoam Soya

Louiseville Specialty Products

McGill Architectural Products

Eco Insulating Glass

MechoShade Systems, Inc.

Edgetech I.G. Inc.

Magwall Inc.

Phantom Manufacturing Int’l Ltd.

EuroLine Windows

Sun Glow Window Covering Canada

Fulton Windows/Oldcastle

Monoglass Inc. Nudura Corporation Owens Corning Phil Insul Corp Plastiques Cellulaires Polyfoam Inc.

SunProject Toro Inc. Urban Edge Shading Inc.

Fibertec Window and Door High Performance Glass Ltd. Hi-Tech Energy Windows Inline Fiberglass Ltd.

Polycrete

Windows and doors

Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors/ Willmar

Dow Building Solutions

Roxul Inc.

Advanced Glazing Systems

LiteZone™ Insulating Glass

Durisol Building Systems Inc.

SealTight

All Weather Windows

Loewen Windows

Emercor Ltd.

SilveRboard®

Allan Window Technologies

Marvin Windows and Doors

Formtech International Corp.

Thermapan

Good Shepard Wool Insulation

Belisle Ancestral Doors & Windows

North Star Windows & Doors

Thermafiber, Inc. Thermo-Cell Industries Ltd.

Cascadia Design Products

Solatube International Inc.

Icynene Insulation

Therm-O-Comfort Co Ltd.

Cascadia Windows Ltd

SunCental

Shading

Clearstream Architecturl Glass

Thermothech Fibreglass Fenestration

Cossins Windows Canada Ltd.

UNILUX WIndows and Doors

Alcan Composites Inc. C/S Construction Specialties

CWD Windows & Doors

View Dynamic Glass

Convenience Group Inc.

Donat Flamand Inc.

Window Film Systems

Fraser Shading Systems Inc.

Duo-Gard Industries Inc.

Hunter Douglas Canada Ltd.

Duxton Windows

Dura Foam/Canadian Industrial Distributors Inc.

Igloo Cellulose Inc. IntegraSpec Isolofoam Group Kingspan Insulated Panels Knauf Insulation Logix Insulated Concrete Forms

Inline Fiberglass LTD. Inline Fiberglass highperformance windows and doors are environmentally friendly, durable and sustainable.

They offer: • Superior energy efficiency • Low maintenance demand • Currently found in LEED designated – Platinum, Gold and Silver Projects. Canada & USA www.inlinefiberglass.com LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows

POLLARD WINDOWS INC. LiteZone™ Insulating Glass • Up to R17 for a window (including glass and frame) • Up to R19.6 centre of glass • 60 year life Award Winner for 2016 “CaGBC Product of the Year” www.litezone.ca LEED Homes 2009: EAc1, EAc4 LEED BD+C 2009: EAc1 LEED Homes v4: Windows LEED BD+C v4: Optimize energy performance

Pollard has been producing quality windows and doors for nearly 70 years. We design, develop and manufacture using our own R&D facility and 300,000+ sq ft state-of-the-art plant. We provide ENERGY STAR® products that are specified in many LEED® certified homes.

800-263-6616 www.pollardwindows.com LEED Homes: EA-Windows

Pollard Windows

Velux

View is the first to deliver large-scale dynamic glass.

Unlike traditional windows, ViewGlass intelligently adjusts each window’s tint to enable comfortable environments with reduced heat and glare, maximizing natural light.

LEED BD + C: SS: Light Pollution Reduction [1 point] LEED BD + C, and C & S: E&A: Minimum Energy Performance, Optimize Energy Performance [up to 18 points], EQ: Thermal Comfort [1 point], Interior Lighting [2 points], Daylight [3 points], Quality Views [ point], M&R: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients [2 points]

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Interior finishes

* companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing

Flooring Abet Laminati American Biltrite Arclin

Healthiest Home Building Supplies

Tate Access Floors

Bamboo Direct

Interface

Teragren

Bentley Prince Street, Inc.

Interstyle ceramic + glass ltd.

The Tandus Group

Bona US

Jelinek Cork Group

Torlys

Camino Modular Systems Inc.

Johnsonite

Turion Bamboo Traders

Century Wood Inc.

Mapei

Victor Innovatex

Ceramica Concept

Maxxon

Vintage Prefinished Wood Flooring

Colin Campbell

MirageBoa-Franc Inc

W.R. Meadows

Columbia Forest Products

Mondo Flooring

Wood Anchor

C/S Construction Specialtie

Nadurra Wood Corp.

Country Wood Inc.

Nora Systems, Inc.

Dinoflex

Norelco Cabinets Ltd.

Elite Flooring

Olympia Tile International Inc.

Arborite

Eterna

Orchid Ceramics

Armstrong World Industries

Flexco Corp

Roppe Corporation USA

Aya Kitchens & Bath

Forbo Linoleum Inc.

Shaw Contract Group

Bailey Metal Products Limited

FreeAxez USA

Sierra Pine Ltd.

Goodfellow Inc.

Solida Cork/Eraco International

Interior products

Taproot

CBR products

Baillargeon Doors has been specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of architectural, institutional, fire, and commercial wood doors and jambs.

When your projects require custom solutions, anything is possible with Baillargeon!

Toll free: 1-800-804-5666 www.baillargeondoors.com LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C: Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationEnvironmental Product Declarations

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Columbia manufactures interior decorative and industrial plywood panels and decorative veneer.

Columbia offers PureBond® DesignEdge®, MPX®, Radius® and Classic Core® panel lines through “A List” distributors and retailers coast to coast.

888.525.1964 www.cfpwood.com LEED BD+C and ID+C:MR-Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationSourcing of Raw Materials;EQ-LowEmitting Materials LEED Homes:MR-Environmentally Preferable Products

Got a tough low-VOC job to spec? Choose BRODA® oil-based and water-based wood and concrete coatings by CBR Products, with architect-proven LEED-compliant formulas.

Custom colours and factory pre-finishing services available.

1-888-311-5339 www.cbrproducts.com/architect

LEED BD+C and ID+C: EQ-LowEmitting Materials LEED Homes: MR-Environmentally Preferable Products

FORBO FLOORING systems Creating better environments... this statement reflects the mission and values of Forbo Flooring. From the indoor environment to the natural environment, Forbo’s products and services combine design and functionality in world-class flooring solutions.

1-800-268-8108 www.forboflooringna.com LEED BD+C and ID+C: MR-Source Reduction:Mercury, Lead, Cadmium.

Copper; Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials; Low-Emitting Materials

Interior finishes

Busch Systems Ltd.

Mapei

C/S Construction Specialtie

Nedlaw Living Walls

Century Wood Inc.

Octopus Products Limited

American Formulating & Manufacturing

CertainTeed AirRenew Essential

Olympia Tile International Inc.

Benjamin Moore

CGC Inc.

Portes Baillargeon Doors Inc.

Boomerang Recycled Paint

Columbia Forest Products

Renovators ReSource

CBR Products

CORFLEX

Roseburg Forest Products

Dulux/PPG

Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd.

Tectum Acoustical Roof Deck

Eco Stucco

Ecomix Environ Biocomposites

Teknion Limited

Laurentide Resources Inc.

GenYDoors Inc

The Global Group

Peintures Laurentide

Georgia-Pacific Canada Inc.

Timber Products Company

PPG Industries, Architectural Coatings

Herman Miller Canada Inc.

TMI Direct

Pratt & Lambert

Homasote Company

Treasured Timbers Inc.

Premium Products Inc.

Ice Stone

Trove

Sansin Corp.

Keilhauer

Upper Canada Forest Products Ltd.

Schwartz Chemical Corporation

Paints

Sico/PPG

Knoll, Inc. Lambton Doors Lynden Doors

nora systems, inc.

Interface World Woven™ collection, inspired by some of the world’s most beloved textiles and made with 100% recycled content nylon brings a distinctive, handcrafted feel to a broad array of interior projects. www.interface.com 866-398-3191

Create a space that delivers the sustainability and energy conservation you are seeking.

Provide visitors a healthy environment that possesses good indoor air quality. Save time and money with chemicalfree maintenance that requires only water. Contribute to the achievement of earning LEED points with nora® flooring.

800-332-NORA www.nora.com/us LEED 2009 MR c-2, 4, 5, 6 / EQ c-4.1, 4.3 LEED v4 MR Building Product Disclosure & Optimization-Environmental Product Declarations, Building Product Disclosure & Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials, Construction & Demolition Waste Management / EQ Low-Emitting Materials

TECTUM ACOUSTICAL ROOF DECK, WALL AND CEILING PANELS At Shaw Contract, we believe in the impact of design. We value purpose and authenticity, in our practice and in our products.

The result is high performing, Cradle to Cradle Silver™ Certified carpet, designed to improve how people work, learn, heal and live. www.shawcontract.com MR Credits: Building Product Disclosure and Optimisation: - Material Ingredients - Options 1 & 2 - Environmental Product Declarations - Option 1 - Sourcing of Raw Materials - Option 1 EQ Credit: - Low Emitting Materials - Option 1 MR Credit: - Interiors Life-Cycle Impact Reduction - Option 3

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Environmentally friendly for over 60 years Tectum Composite Panel System includes insulation NRC’s up to 1.00 Contributes to the LEED certification program

www.tectum.com, 888-977-9691 www.soundsolutions.ca, 800-667-2776 LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance; MR-Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationSourcing of Raw Materials; EQ-Acoustic Performance LEED Homes: EA-Optimize Energy Performance; MR-Environmentally Preferable Materials

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Electrical | Plumbing | HVAC | Renewables

* companies in bold have a 1/8-page listing

Controls

HVAC

Lighting

Plumbing

Automated Logic

Air Quality Engineering Inc.

Acuity Brands

Bosch Water Heating

CorporationDelta Controls Inc.

Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Artemide Canada Ltd.

Caroma Inc.

Airia Brands Inc.

Axis Lighting

Distech Controls Inc.

De Dietrich Boilers

Bluebeam Software, Inc.

Douglas Lighting Control

Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing Inc.

Eco Innovation

Canlyte/Philips

Cristal Controls

Big Ass Fans

GROHE Canada Inc.

Cooper Lighting

Echoflex Solutions Inc.

Broan-NuTone Canada Inc.

Cree Lighting Canada

HeatLink group Inc. – N Moen Canada

Ecobee

Encelium Technologies Inc.

Marathon International/Baxi

Energex Inc.

Busch Systems International Inc.

EnergyBank

Carver Climate System

Eureka Lighting

Marathon International/ Eternal

Honeywell Building Solutions

CGC Group

Eurofase Inc.

Noritz

Conematic Heating Systems Inc.

Eurolite Inc.

Integrated Lighting Systems

Fifth Light Technology Ltd.

RenewABILITY Energy Inc.

GE Lighting

ReTherm Energy Systems Inc.

Lutron Optimum Energy Products Ltd.

Continental Fan/Aeroflow Enershield Air Barrier

Reliable Controls Corporation

Engineered Air

Texmar Control Systems

IPEX Inc.

WattStopper

Isolation Algon 2000 Inc.

Zero Footprint

Jaga Canada Climate Systems Inc.

Electrical Dyson Canada VÄNEE Deco-Touch™

JAS Filtration Inc. Kerr Controls L2B Environmental Systems Inc.

Gotham Lighting GVA Lighting H.E. Williams, Inc. Hubbell Canada LP Illumineer Ltd. Insight Lighting Ledalite Architectural Products Inc. Leviton

Rheem Canada Ltd. Taco Takagi Canada, Inc. Uponor Ltd. Watercycles Energy Recovery Inc.

Plumbing fixtures

Litemor Distributors Ltd.

Legalett

Magic Lite

American Standard Canada

Mammoth-WEBCO Inc.

Osram Sylvania Ltd.

Blanco Canada Inc.

Maritime Geothermal/Nordic

Philips Color Kinetics

Clivus Multrum Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.

Philips Lighting

Crane Plumbing Corporation

Prescolite, Inc.

Duravit

CGC Group

Nu-Air Ventilation Systems Inc.

Rebelle Architectural Lighting

Kohler C anada

Delta Geothermaique

RadiantLink Infloor Heating

Selux

Ecologix Heating Technologies

Novanni Stainless Inc.

Runtal North America, Inc.

Sistemalux

Sancor Industries Ltd.

Seresco

SLS Lighting Inc.

Sloan Valve / Dobbin Sales

Step Warmfloor Ontario Ltd.

Solera Corp.

Sun-Mar Corp.

Tate Access Floors

Solera Sustainable Energies

Tapmaster Incorporated

Termobuild

Standard Lighting

Water Matrix Inc.

TermoDeck Canada

Tambient Lighting

Waterless Co.

Therma-Ray Inc.

Tech Lighting

Uponor Ltd.

Ushio Canada Inc.

Venmar Ventilation Inc.

Westinghouse Lighting Corporation

Ground source Airtechni Boreal Geothermal Inc.

Enertran Technology Inc. FHP Manufacturing GeoSmart Energy Inc. Geothermal Utilities Inc. Geothermix Groundheat Systems HeatLink Group Inc. Ice Kube systems Ltd. NextEnergy Inc. WaterFurnace Int’l Inc.

Ventacity’s Smart Ventilation Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc. Zehnder America Incorporated

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Masco Canada

Solar AIR Conserval Engineering Inc. Matrix Energy, Inc. Your Solar Home Inc.

Electrical | Plumbing | HVAC | Renewables Solar - PV Bullfrog Power Inc. BP Solar CARMA Industries Inc. Carmanah Technologies Corp.

GE Industrial Generation PV Menova Energy Inc. Morgan Solar Inc. Nysan Solar Control Sanyo Canada Inc. 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.

Siemens Building Technologies Ltd. Xantrex Technology Inc.

Solar thermal

www.acuitybrands.com

NY Thermal Inc. Roth Canada Solar Heating Canada

LEED BD+C and ID+C: Optimize Energy Performance

Solar-Max Heating

Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing Inc. provides the Canadian marketplace with high efficiency, condensing boiler and water heater products manufactured

by Lochinvar LLC. More info available at www.aquatech-canada.com LEED v4 Category potential contributions for New Construction and major Renovations plus Homes for energy performance.

Good design is not just about looks but equally about practicality and sustainability. Who wants design that comes with an expiration date? This is why Duravit develops timelessly modern forms for all of its products. duravit.us pro.duravit.us 770-931-3575 LEED BD+C:Water Use Reduction LEED O+M:Indoor Water Use Reduction

Systems Inc. Simple Solar SunPump Solar Inc. Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc.

Water treatment Canplas Bord na Mona Inc. Bradford White Canada Judo water Treatment Inc. RH20 North America Inc.

sloan valve

Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc.

Wind Bullfrog Power Inc. Cleanfield Energy Corp.

Distribution Jean-Pierre Paquette Energy Wind Systems Inc. Hybridyne Power Systems Canada Nova Sun Power

Our patented Freedom WonTM technology provides the best solar heating available for your LEED or off-grid project.

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Solar Thermal Photo-voltaic Energy monitoring Design & Consulting

www.simplesolar.ca - Efficient Domestic Hot Water Equipment - 2 or 3 points available for solar thermal systems.

- Renewable Energy - up to 4 points available for solar PV systems.

- We have done several projects with both solar PV and thermal that can provide 7 LEED points.

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. Sloan toilets and urinals carry the Water Sense certification.

The VFD’s SelfSensing technology reduces balancing, contractor costs, expensive wiring, and additional sensors.

Apply to all your pumping needs: both constant flow chiller/boiler pumps and secondary variable flow pumps.

Dobbin Sales: 1-800-565-8515 www.dobbinsales.com

www.TacoComfort.com

LEED BD+C, ID+C:WE-Water Use Reduction LEED O+M: Indoor Water Use Reduction

LEED BD+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance, ID-Innovation

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Architects, your clients need realistic Net Zero solutions. Here is your sourcebook on how to do more with less.

TERMOBUILD

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tate access floors 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.

Uponor is a leading international provider of PEX plumbing, indoor climate and infrastructure systems for the residential and commercial building markets in more than 100 countries worldwide.

905-847-0138 www.tateinc.com LEED BD+C and ID+C: EA-Optimize Energy Performance, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization-Sourcing of Raw Materials; EQ-Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, Low-Emitting Materials, Thermal Comfort

www.uponorpro.com LEED BD+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance, Thermal Comfort LEED Homes:Space Heating and Cooling Equipment

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SUSTAINABILITY from the ground up

Locally-inspired architecture with a global reach

This is the first of two articles featuring the work of emerging practices from across the country, whose vision of sustainability embraces holistic solutions implemented at a small scale. The work gives physical form to the emerging culture of cooperation and collaboration that is the foundation of social sustainability.

Local in its inspiration, this work nonetheless illustrates the transformative power of architecture, and plants the seeds of civic ecologies whose principles are global in scope.

- Jim Taggart, SABMag editor

Marianne Amodio Architecture Studio, Vancouver Marianne Amodio Architecture Studio is a practice that focuses on housing alternatives that strive to create economic and social sustainability. We believe that architecture is a political act; it not only reflects our values as a culture but it creates those values. As Winston Churchill put it, �We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.� This is true everywhere, but we feel this strongly in Vancouver because we are in the midst of a cultural shift that is not yet reflected clearly in our urban fabric.

Our current planning and zoning policies were based on certain values, and many of them are now decades old. For the first time in a long time, a significant shift in ideology is taking place - the things that used to be

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important to us are no longer as meaningful and other values: such as community, cooperation and sharing have become more important. We believe that there is an exciting opportunity for this shift to be more clearly reflected in our policies and thus in our urban fabric.

Important to us also, is how architecture is innately about problem solving and about the creation of opportunity. Every project is a problem that requires a solution: we hold great faith in the power of architecture to respond creatively to any issue and to find the opportunity in each scenario.

In the case of housing affordability, we see creativity as an avenue to support social sustainability.

The owners understood that in order for someone to reside in a small unit, a culture of sharing would have to be created. Therefore the two lowermost storeys, comprising approximately 10,000 square feet were renovated to provide shared amenity space, including gym areas, art studios and workshops, a laundry and much-needed storage rooms.

There are also TV and communal gathering spaces, ping pong tables and free wifi everywhere, as well as a private lounge and full size kitchen that can be reserved by residents. The generous outdoor gardens include a communal

APT 1125 West 12th Avenue

bbq, swimming pool and hot tub.

This project involved the renovation of a 12-storey micro-unit building in

The design supports community living: there are regular

Vancouver, called APT. The new owners wanted to explore how to modernize

yoga classes, ping pong tournaments and movie nights

this former seniors’ residence, with exceptionally small units. The challenge

scheduled. This allows single residents to come together as

was to demonstrate how living in a small space can be highly desirable; that

a whole, countering the loneliness often faced by those who

this could be a positive lifestyle choice not only in terms of affordability, but

reside in high-rise towers. This renovation crystallized the

also in response to environmental and social concerns. These include the

idea that at APT, the entire building is the home of each and

creation of community, and the consideration of what an individual really

every resident and their smaller unit is simply their private

needs when living in a dense urban environment. How could we make people

space. By sharing the living areas and catalyzing commu-

want to live there?

nity, this becomes a desirable choice.

the renovated apt building [1]. the two lowermost storeys of apt provide shared amenity space [2].

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saw the project as a prototype for contemporary living.

E Bedroom F Shared laundry/mechanical G Sunken patio H Cranny

I Entry J Bathroom K Bedroom/den L Mud room M BBQ nook

The organization of this building can be considered as a prototype for multi-generational family living and is not only functional but also expresses the spirit of the individual families. We not only devised a plan that worked to accommodate eight adults on a single family lot, but we had a delightful time doing it, a process that reflected the joyous cacophony that is now this family’s everyday life.

Jervis This project comprises a renovation and addition to an existing 1957 3-1/2 storey apartment building in Vancouver’s West End. Currently in this area, re-zonings may not exceed the existing FSR. This policy was created in response to the “renovictions” faced by many residents of the West End, and at the same time, provides a mechanism to control rental rates.

The unfortunate consequence of this City policy is that many buildings of this era continue to deteriorate and no longer meet current standards

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for life and fire safety.

Our initial proposal was to add three storeys to the building, so that the rental rates of the exist-ing units could remain unchanged. This pro-

Conceived as something akin to a dormitory, the

posal was rejected by the City, however, we did dis-cover that the existing

owners wanted the shared spaces to be large and spa-

building was smaller than the permissible FSR, allowing us to build addi-

cious and the private spaces small and functional. The

tional units to offset the cost of the renovation and pass on the savings

2,700 square foot building is thus divided into four

to the residents.

smaller private zones, where each adult couple has a

This strategy should be more widely adopted, as it provides a path to

suite made up of a bedroom and bathroom; one large

affordability, one that promotes social continuity in local communities,

public zone, where the family comes together for meals

while having a smaller carbon footprint than build-ing new. Working

and relaxation, several smaller public outdoor zones at

with the City on a case by case basis could identify the optimal solution

the two roof decks and rear yard, and a few nooks and

for each project. The creation of additional floor space can facilitate the

crannies that serve the need for privacy.

required energy and fire safety code upgrades to the existing structure.

in the madhouse shared spaces are large and spacious, and the private spaces small and functional [3].

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Reaching beyond sustainable building systems and materials, we firmly believe that rich urban and social concepts centring on spatial efficiencies and robust, durable, and flexible design have the potential to create highly functional and enlivened living spaces within the city. Considering the average home in Canada is 1,948 square feet, ranking third among developed countries on a per capita basis - one of our biggest challenges is adjusting public perception of how much space we really need.

Buildings account for 40% of the global energy consumption. Reducing the size of the spaces that we occupy is therefore more effective than the application of ‘green’ technology in reducing our collective ecological footprint. In order to do so, individuals need to see the benefits, not only for the environment – but perhaps as a more acute outcome – in their own quality of life. We see great potential in downsizing square

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footage while upsizing the quality of the urban condition through intelligent design.

Each of our projects considers the utilization of leftover

Strategies used on the Jervis project that support affordability and

spaces to employ concepts such as public courtyards as an

social sustainability include: a modular concept based on the existing

extension of private space, a ground-oriented pedestrian scale

structural grid and unit layouts, including modular window types, modu-

to increase human comfort, and a mix of uses to encourage

lar cladding panels and modular balconies; these last creating a new

activity daily and throughout the year.

outdoor amenity, previously lacking in the neighbourhood, as well as

These architectural responses compliment smaller than aver-

providing an opportunity to create a playful and engaging architecture.

age living spaces by creating vibrant social spaces and produc-

The common threads running through these projects include the idea

ing outdoor microclimates that allow for an extension of the

of sharing - sharing small things makes them seem bigger; the accom-

shoulder seasons and protection from a harsh winter climate.

modation of emerging household structures that can change the way we think about our single-family neighbourhoods; and a focus on creating beauty - something that we know to be spiritually uplifting, yet which is too often neglected.

All the projects promote densification which, when done well, creates a greater sense of community, a greater sense of place and belonging, and a stronger sense of well being. In such places, we walk more, we meet all different kinds of people; we make friends - and our environmental footprint is smaller. In our quest to be more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable, densification is of the highest order. living smaller and sharing in what is, in fact, our great wealth is the key.

5468796 Architecture, Winnipeg The sub-million cities of the world are expanding at a faster rate than ever before. Within these cities, often confronted with challenging economic constraints, architects must find and harness opportunities for innovation to address questions of social responsibility and community identity while providing unique models of sustainability applicable on a global scale.

Having emerged from this condition, 5468796 Architecture, established in Winnipeg in 2007, practices with the belief that limitations can become the catalyst to creating critically relevant work. We have learned that the architect’s approach to sustainability must be holistic, recognizing that striking the right balance between environmental and social concerns, while satisfying our client’s economic goals, is vital to the success of architecture today and into the future.

the jervis project promotes densification but with sense of community and belonging [4].

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youCUBE Centre Village

youCUBE is an 18-unit housing development that explores the

Serving underprivileged families, Winnipeg’s Centre Village

potential for density and affordability on a narrow, 264’ x 63’ urban lot.

housing cooperative helps revitalize a neglected inner-city

Located on the north end of Waterfront Drive, the project occupies a

neighbourhood. The site was an abandoned lot zoned for six

seemingly unremarkable site with limited visibility of the nearby river

single-family houses. Instead, the project established a micro

and neglected, industrial surroundings.

village of 25 dwellings within six, three-storey blocks. The

With a modest budget and a background in custom home building,

blocks’ arrangement both defines and animates two public

the developer needed a design that could be built using standard resi-

spaces - a through-street and a shared courtyard - that weave

dential construction methods. In response, the project challenges con-

the city into the project and provide amenities for residents

ventional multi-family housing design with a modular and more afford-

and neighbours. Each dwelling has its own entrance at grade

able configuration of individual dwellings that goes beyond the brief

or up an exterior staircase, reducing internal circulation and

to include extensive outdoor space and inspired architectural interiors.

prompting residents to get to know one another.

The final composition clusters three- and four-storey townhouses together on an elevated plaza, which provides access to all of the suite entrances and shelters parking below. Neighbours are also encouraged to interact with one another at the rooftop level where private patios nestle in close proximity with visual access from one to the other.

Inside, the suites are defined by an architectural ‘wrap’, a design element that sculpts the interior into a fluid sequence of open-plan rooms within a spacious, light-filled volume.  Marianne Amodio, Principal, Marianne Amodio Architecture Studio, and Johanna Herme, Principal, 5468796 architecture.

In the next issue [spring, 2017] of SABMag, we will feature the work of KANVA of Montreal and Acre Architects of Saint John. youcube facilitates Neighbour interaction on rooftop terraces, while the interiors offer open, light-filled spaces [6 and 7].

The units have rich and playful compositions made from

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simple, compact and easy-to-build 8’x12’ modules and cantilevered 14’x12’ modules for larger living areas. Modules are then stacked and interlocked to create diverse unit configurations distributed over several floors. A typical residence has eight or more windows on at least two sides of the building, providing ample and varied access to daylight and cross-ventilation.

Deeply set, vibrant orange cowlings around the windows modulate privacy and views into the units, granting Centre Village a distinct identity in the city. centre village is a playful composition of compact and easyto-build modules [5].

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Interview with DARIO MONTONI Dario Montoni started Montoni Group 20 years ago with a desire to modernize the construction industry’s methods. Montoni has become a real estate leader in Quebec and Eastern Canada by demonstrating a commitment to design LEED-rated buildings on a commercial scale.

The company has made Canada’s 50 Best-Managed Companies list 15 years running and has been a member of the Best-Managed Companies’ prestigious Platinum Club since 2007.

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SABMAG: What was it about the construction industry that

SABMAG: Why did Montoni receive the CaGBC Leadership Award in 2013?

you wanted to change?

DM: The Canada Green Building Council presented its 2013 Industry Leadership

DM: When we started out, we knew there was a need for

Award to Montoni in recognition of its tireless commitment to environmentally

full turnkey services. So we structured Montoni to include all

friendly LEED construction and sustainable development. Montoni has provided

specialized departments under one roof in order to supply

industry support in helping further the CAGBC’s goals by always promoting

the client with every possible service a construction project

LEED construction to their existing and potential clients. Montoni is a strong

implies. We hand over plans detailing everything. Unlike

believer in LEED practices and implements these practices in the buildings it

traditional industry practices, I wanted to design projects

builds for ownership. This is why many of our buildings are LEED certified,

based first on our clients’ operational needs, followed by

including Canada’s first industrial park consisting entirely of buildings that

aesthetic considerations associated with the architectural

obtained LEED Silver certification in 2008.

exterior, and not the other way around. This quickly set us apart in the market.

SABMAG: What has been your most ambitious sustainably-designed project to date?

SABMAG: When did you build your first “green” building,

DM: To date, our most ambitious project has been Ericsson, a large-scale,

and what does “green” mean to Montoni?

innovative project where the considerations related to users’ well-being and

DM: Mindful of the need to protect the environment for

the overall environmental footprint of the project. Several elements were put

future generations, the Montoni team has put a great deal of

in place to ensure a quality environment for users: high energy efficiency, an

effort into seeking and receiving LEED certification for most

exemplary water management system and a work environment with a con-

of its projects since 2006. Logistik Unicorp was Montoni’s

nection to nature. Even before final delivery, Montoni received two awards

first LEED project and, despite all the challenges, this proj-

acknowledging the technological and green features of this building, with its

ect earned LEED Gold certification in 2010. There are several

the enwave theatre, toronto. ultramodern architecture.

different aspects of responsible, sustainable construction.

It’s an approach that contributes to more efficient manage-

SABMAG: Montoni has a commitment to sustainable building, but what will it

ment of resources such as water and energy, and could

take to move most of the construction industry in that direction?

even contribute to optimizing employee movements inside

DM: As Montoni has been doing for many years, the construction industry must

and outside the building. It’s a full-out commitment to the

be proactive and sell sustainable building by putting forward all the advantages

environment.

it offers. This way, building owners can make informed decisions based on their needs and objectives while lowering their environmental impact.

First industrial park consisting of LEED Silver buildings in Canada [1]. The large-scale Ericsson project is designed to achieve LEED Gold. [2].

Logistik Unicorp, Montoni’s first LEED project, earned LEED Gold certification in 2010. [3].

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