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Moving the industry toward greater sustainability

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Apartment building designed for social interaction

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Redefining Value: The Architecture of Engagement

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1905 Beach house reinvented as a light-filled, energy efficient modern home

26 Cambie Apartments

New life for an old building adapted to contemporary needs

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

42 The social value scorecard for community benefit agreements By David Lepage

46 Interview with Scott Beckman PCL’s new Director, Sustainability

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JURY NAMED AND 2019 SABMAG CANADIAN GREEN BUILDING AWARDS SET TO GO Register now at https://sabmagazine.com/ awards/register/ to receive your Entry Kit for the 2019 SABMag Canadian Green Building Awards. With nine submission categories, the Awards is a great opportunity to have your work recognized and published in SABMag, and on the SABMag web site and newsletter. Eligible projects must have been substantially completed between January 1, 2016 and February 28, 2019. If you entered a project last year, enter it again. A different jury can bring different results. An entry fee applies only when you make your submission. Deadline for submissions March 8, 2019. Our esteemed jury for 2019 consists of: Lisa Bate, B. Arch, PP OAA, AAA, AIBC, Int’l Assoc AIA, FRAIC, F. RESET AP, PC CaGBC, LEED AP BD+C, ICD.D B+H Regional Managing Principal, North America / WorldGBC Chair Lisa is a thought leader in high-performance sustainable design in architecture and large infrastructure planning and development with a vast portfolio of global work in commercial, mixed use, healthcare, education, sport, and institutional projects. A global ambassador for sustainable design, Lisa is the ViceChair of World Green Building Council's (WorldGBC) Board of Directors, and a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and recently was named the 2019 Clean16 winner for the Building – Design, Development & Management sector of the Clean50 Awards recognizing Outstanding Contributors to Clean Capitalism in Canada.

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Ron Kato ArchitectAIBC MRAIC LEED AP Principal, Kato Martyn Architects Program Head & Faculty, Architectural Science Degree, British Columbia Institute of Technology With over 25 years of practice as an architect, Ron brings his expertise to bear in teaching architectural design to the next generation. Prior to establishing his own firm, he was project architect/ manager at Larry McFarland Architects Ltd. for many of that firm’s significant projects including the first building to be awarded a LEED Platinum certification in Canada – the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Operations Centre. In 2016, the CaGBC recognized Ron with an Academic Leadership Award in acknowledgement of the CaGBC’s National Student Competition which has now been won by students from Ron’s design studio for seven consecutive years.

Jonathan Bisson, architecte, PA LEED, cert. Gestion de projet. Partner, bisson | associés In 1997, Jonathan Bisson and his partner founded the firm bisson | associés and, since then, he has been involved in the planning, design and management of award-winning projects, including sustainable development projects. While running his practice, he has also taken on a mentoring role since 2011 as a lecturer at the School of Architecture of Laval University. He has also made significant contributions to the profession, serving on the Board of Directors of the AAPPQ since 2014, and as Director of the Quebec Region of the Royal Institute of Architecture of Canada since 2015. From 2007 to 2015, he was a member of l'Ordre des architectes du Québec admission committee, and is an evaluator for the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Program, implemented by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN THE REGIONS: LATEST CAGBC FOCUS PUBLICATIONS FOR BC, ALBERTA, TORONTO AND THE ATLANTIC The latest CaGBC Chapter FOCUS publications published with SABMag for BC, Alberta, Toronto and the Atlantic cover local green building projects, events and activities. The 2018 Atlantic FOCUS gives a concise tour of developments in sustainable building through recent projects such as a multi-unit residential Passive House retrofit, a sustainably designed winery, New Brunswick’s largest PV installation and programs such as Green Net Zero that are making a difference. The Alberta FOCUS covers the new Rogers Place NHL rink in Edmonton, LEED certification of a high-rise development in Calgary, and conservation programs from Energy Efficiency Alberta. Toronto FOCUS looks at Better Housing through Intensification, the 70-acre West 5 Net Zero Energy Community, and the Next steps for LEED v4.1, among others. The Fall BC FOCUS reviews leading-edge highperformance buildings such as the award-winning Langara College Science & Technology Building and the Cambie Fire Hall No. 3, the new ZEBx Centre, the BC Energy Step Code, and changes coming to LEED: O+M. To view digital versions of the CaGBC FOCUS publications, go to www.cagbc.org, select ‘Chapters’, and go to the BC, Alberta, Toronto and Atlantic Chapters to find the links to the FOCUS publications. Readers wishing to receive print copies should make a request to lcadieux@sabmagazine.com.


NEWS/PRODUCTS CAGBC TORONTO CHAPTER RECOGNIZES DIAMOND SCHMITT AND RWDI FOR “ECOMETRICS”

Diamond Schmitt Architects and RWDI have received the Green Building Pioneer Award from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) of Greater Toronto for their groundbreaking innovation called “ecoMetrics”. ecoMetrics is a live interactive database of over 10,000 points which are captured in user-friendly graphics in a series of customized templates for energy use, carbon emissions, code and benchmarking systems over a range of building types. “ecoMetrics allows for confident communication with clients and consultants and points the way to achieving lowenergy building design,” said Birgit Siber, principal with the design firm. The Award recognizes initiatives and individuals who demonstrate an innovative approach to the advancement of green building technology, products, design and performance. pfrench@dsai.ca

initiatives, activities and career preparation for students. Most of the 399 schools named in the report are based in the U.S. Out of the 13 Canadian schools named, Sheridan represents the only college. Sheridan is guided by its Mission Zero commitment, which is comprised of: (1) The Integrated Energy and Climate Master Plan (IECMP), which aims to decrease the College’s overall energy and carbon emissions by 50% as of 2030; and (2) Zero Waste Sheridan, the undertaking to become a Zero Waste campus by 2020. susan.atkinson@sheridancollege.ca

Photo: The Material ConneXion Library at Sheridan’s Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga is the first of its kind in Canada, and contains over 1,000 future-forward materials and samples of material processes sourced worldwide.

THE BEST ENERGY PERFORMING SCHOOL IN CANADA USES OFFTHE-SHELF MATERIALS

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SHERIDAN NAMED TOP ‘GREEN COLLEGE’ FOR LEADING SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

Sheridan has been named a top “green” college according to the Princeton Review’s renowned Guide to 399 Green Colleges, 2018 Edition. The ninth annual edition highlights the most environmentally responsible colleges with strong commitments to sustainability. The schools were selected based on academic offerings, campus policies,

The Hyde Park School in Barrie, ON uses the proprietary TermoBuild "smart" floors consisting of precast concrete hollowcore slabs and off-the-shelf HVAC equipment. The hollowcore floor slabs act as a ‘rechargeable battery’ in which the hollowcore channels become ductwork providing heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. In winter, surplus heat, generated from body heat, lighting, computers, sun radiation, etc, is captured, stored and released on demand. In summer, this excess heat is dissipated by cooling the slabs with cool night air, reducing cooling needs up to 50%. TermoBuild’s design combines three mechanical systems into one, so that heating and cooling, ventilation, and energy storage become one system, thus reducing the quantity of mechanical equipment by nearly half.

For the Nuutsumuut Lelum Passive House published in SABMag Spring, 2018 issue #61, QuikTherm was the chosen insulation system for the Nuutsumuut Lelum Passive House in Nanaimo. Quik-Therm is expanded polystyrene (EPS) heat sealed between two metallic polymer facers. It is effectively impermeable. For above grade walls, when joints are taped/sealed, the QuikTherm system exceeds air, vapour and air barrier system standards. Below grade Quik-Therm achieves code compliance as a radon barrier. It is rugged and durable providing a second line of defence behind cladding systems. Quik-Therm offers superior durability and resistance which is critical in high moisture coastal climates. In the case of Nuutsumuut Lelum, there were two layers of staggered 4 inch Quik-Therm. Two layers of EPS combined with four individual air barrier films has to be better than one! Quik-Therm is manufactured in BC and Manitoba.

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NEWS/PRODUCTS They are Rainforest Alliance Certified™ to Forest Stewardship Council® standards and meet the most stringent sustainability standards in the industry, including LEED v4, the Living Building Challenge, and the WELL Building Standard.

MENKES ACHIEVES BOMA BEST GOLD CERTIFICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

Menkes has achieved BOMA BEST Gold Certification for the Kennedy Matheson Industrial Complex in the City of Mississauga. The accreditation is Canada’s largest environmental assessment and certification program for existing buildings. The complex is comprised of three buildings with a total area of 624,000 square feet, with direct access to major highways, and close proximity to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Jon.Douglas@menkes.com

CANADIAN COMPANY’S GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY HELPS TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND DECREASE COSTS

Recent projects include the new Okanagan College Kelowna Trades Complex, Oliver Landing Housing Complex in Okanagan wine country, and RDC Fine Homes in Whistler. www.radoncorp.com

TECTUM® ACOUSTICAL CEILING AND WALL PANELS RECOGNIZED BY INTERNATIONAL LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE

RADON GUARD™ AND RADON BLOCK™

BUILDING BEYOND THE STANDARD: Providing performance vs prescriptive solutions Building to code is the minimum standard. Radon Guard™ replaces the clean gravel and Radon Block™ replaces the polyethylene barrier membrane under slab. Radon Guard and Radon Block are Canada and US building code approved to replace the gravel.

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Tectum® acoustical ceiling and wall panels from Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions have been awarded Living Product Challenge Imperative Certification from the International Living Future Institute. The Living Product Challenge calls on manufacturers to make their own operations net positive across their product life cycle with respect to water, energy, climate, waste, and ecological effects based upon principles of full transparency. Tectum wood fibre products include Tectum Direct-Attach ceiling and wall panels, Tectum Blades and Baffles, Tectum Finale, Tectum Panel Art, and Tectum layin and tegular panels.

Canadian-based Legend Power® Systems Inc., a leader in voltage management technology, has applied its SmartGATE™ technology to the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) to reduce energy costs. The installation of SmartGATE, an intelligent system that provides a complete power management solution for a building while also helping to eliminate the common power grid problem of ‘overvoltage’, resulted in the airport having a projected savings of 150,000 kWh per year, a reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 metric tons annually, and expected savings of more than $180,000 in energy costs during the first 10 years. In May, 2018 the YQM achieved the Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 – Reduction, one of only four Canadian airports to attain it. mdavis@legendpower.com

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CAGBC ZERO CARBON BUILDING PROGRAM celebrates key achievements as it works to push industry toward greater sustainability By Fin MacDonald, Manager, Zero Carbon Building Program, Canada Green Building Council After one year of operation, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)’s Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Program is celebrating several milestones and working hard to bring critical new tools and resources to the market.

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By targeting greenhouse gas emissions from both new and existing buildings, CaGBC’s

Lastly, the certification of Canada’s first-ever

standard is encouraging a transformation in the way the industry assesses building perfor-

ZCB-Performance project in June 2018, 100 Murray

mance, driving strategic investments in innovative low carbon technologies and changing

Street in Ottawa, highlights how simple it can

approaches to design.

be for an existing building to reach zero carbon

As the latest report from the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes

emissions. The high-performing building, which

clear, this evolution of the building industry is urgently needed. This imperative is leading

had already obtained LEED for Existing Buildings

to growing interest in the ZCB Program: in addition to the 16 original Zero Carbon Building

Gold certification, built upon its proven energy

Pilot Program participants, an additional 10 projects have registered to pursue certification.

performance to achieve a balance of zero carbon emissions over a 12-month period of operations,

First certifications demonstrated viability and replicability

using the ZCB Standard to simplify the process of

of zero carbon building strategies

reducing emissions.

The first three ZCB certifications were announced in 2018, with all three projects under-

The building at 100 Murray Street’s achievement

scoring different aspects of the Zero Carbon Building Standard and illustrating its broad

also showcases the synergies between LEED and

application. evolv1, a commercial office building in Waterloo, Ontario and a ZCB Pilot

the ZCB program. Many LEED projects are already

Program participant, was the first project to achieve ZCB-Design certification in April 2018.

highly energy efficient and carry a small carbon

Employing a highly integrated design process that incorporated active and passive systems

footprint, making them excellent candidates for

to optimize value against construction costs, evolv1 demonstrates that a business case can be

ZCB certification.

made for buildings that contribute no net carbon emissions to the atmosphere. In May 2018, Mohawk College’s Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation in Hamilton became the second project and the first institutional building in Canada to earn ZCB-Design certification. The facility is now serving as a laboratory for the next generation of green building and renewable energy professionals.

1 - The project evolv1, a commercial office building in Waterloo, Ontario and a ZCB Pilot Program participant, was the first project to achieve ZCB-Design certification in April 2018. The Cora Group; designed by Stantec.

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Embodied carbon presents an opportunity

Demystifying the zero carbon process through research and engagement

CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Standard requires

To provide strong data on the financial viability and need for zero carbon building prac-

projects to report the embodied carbon of their

tices in today’s competitive market, CaGBC is working on a number of key research proj-

structural and envelope components. Pilot projects,

ects. One of these is a Zero Carbon Lifecycle Costing Study that’s focused on addressing

and other early adopters, have reported that this is a

uncertainties related to the cost of zero carbon buildings. Scheduled to be released in the

new, eye-opening exercise and there is a clear appe-

New Year, the study will compare the capital and lifecycle costs of zero carbon buildings

tite within the market to include embodied carbon in

to the costs of similar code level buildings.

an expanded definition of a zero carbon building. It

The project is a collaboration between CaGBC, WSP, REALPAC, the Real Estate

is an important source of emissions and may actually

Foundation of BC, Natural Resources Canada and other Government of Canada depart-

rise with efforts to decrease operational emissions.

ments. In addition, CaGBC has received a grant from the Ontario Ministry of Advanced

In order to further study the challenges related to

Education and Skills Development to undertake a study that will determine the skill

embodied carbon quantification in Canada, CaGBC

requirements, availability and training needed for tradespeople in the construction of low

recently convened a roundtable of experts and

carbon and zero carbon buildings in Ontario. The outcome of this study, which includes a

stakeholders from the pilot projects. The goal was to

comprehensive industry survey, will inform the development of an education and training

collect feedback on how the embodied carbon issue

plan to optimize uptake of low carbon building skills.

can be addressed within the Zero Carbon Building

These two projects, along with zero carbon showcase events and workshops that are

Standard over time. Canadian benchmarks need to

being held across the country, aim to offer further insights into the growing business case

be developed before targets can be set, and a con-

for zero carbon and emphasize the feasibility of undertaking these projects.

sistent methodology and source of life cycle inventory (LCI) data will have to be established. There

We must aim for zero today

is also a desire among stakeholders to keep the

From ensuring enhanced occupant comfort and building resilience to future-proofing

process simplified. CaGBC is working with govern-

against changing policies and regulations, the benefits of zero carbon design and perfor-

ments, stakeholders and industry experts to develop

mance are significant. CaGBC is pushing for wider adoption now because we believe that

a path forward.

zero carbon can and will be a key tool in reaching Canada’s emissions reduction targets and avoiding costly retrofits in future.

2 - In May 2018, Mohawk College’s Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation in Hamilton became the second project and the first institutional building in Canada to earn ZCB-Design certification. in Hamilton became the second project and the first institutional building in Canada to earn ZCB-Design certification. B + H Architects and McCallumSather Architects in joint venture. Photo: McCallumSather Architects.

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To learn more about CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Program and to register a project, please visit cagbc.org/carbonezero.


THE FUTURE OF THE FAMILY HOME Those of us living in vibrant globally connected cities are experiencing a housing affordability crisis. We accept the stacking of small residential units ever higher into the sky as the solution for abating the rising cost of housing. While we focus our attention on affordability, we overlook an equally important aspect of housing: its social sustainability. “You measure what you care about”, is an appropriate adage in this context. We have no shortage of real estate data related to the cost of residential properties, but what is missing is data on the correlation between mental health and the design of our buildings and cities. We are social animals and how we live is important to our health. By David Peterson

Our architecture needs to be shaped by social considerations if we are to contend with social isolation. This is particularly necessary for the most vulnerable in our society. Children, seniors, and those with special needs are like the canary in the coal mine: they are the early warning indicators of our collective health. When we examine the sociological data, it is apparent that we also have a mental health crisis. Social isolation has a pernicious effect on us. The slow erosion of our mental health is easy to ignore, until we examine the long-term trends and see the steady rise in anxiety and depression. Most troubling is the research which highlights the rise in the poor mental health of our children [1]. The good news is that we already have architectural solutions that can create a greater measure of social connectedness and solve questions of affordability. What is shared in this article can be best understood, not as architectural projects, but as a demonstration of positive socioeconomic typologies. Bubble wrapped and screen addicted is the unfortunate description which is being applied to an increasing number of children. We could also add depressed and anxious. on the next page are reproduced from information taken from researcher Jean Twenge’s recent book, iGen, Why today’s super-connected kids are growing up less rebellious, more tolerant, less happy and completely unprepared for adulthood. Shockingly, the data illustrates that there are over 100,000 deaths linked to childhood suicide. Fortunately, we can reverse this troubling trend. The answer resides most fundamentally in a return to children playing face-to-face. This seems too simple an answer to be true, until we examine all that happens when children play, especially in children 0-7 years old. “Outdoor environments fulfill children’s basic needs for freedom, adventure, experimentation, risk-taking, and just being children. [2] “To learn about their own physical and emotional capabilities, children must push their own limits. How high can I swing? Do I dare go down the slide? How high can I climb? Can I go down the slide headfirst? To learn about the physical world, the child must experiment with the physical world. Can I slide on the sand? Can I roll on grass? What happens when I throw a piece of wood into the pond? [3]

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“[People] are by nature social animals,” Aristotle There is wide agreement among researchers that a lack of play for children negatively affects their mental health. “If children are to develop the self-regulation and emotional resilience required to thrive in modern technological culture, they need unhurried engagement with caring adults and plenty of self-directed outdoor play, especially during their early years (from age 0-7). Without concerted action, our children’s physical and mental health will continue to deteriorate, with long-term results that are frankly unthinkable. [4] “...lack of play affects emotional development, leading to the rise of anxiety, depression, and problems of attention and self-control. [5] “Since about 1955 ... children's free play has been continually declining, at least partly because adults have exerted ever-increasing control over children's activities. [6] The socially-isolating tower example is easy to anticipate. Parents must make an intentional effort to get their kids outside, up and down elevators and hopefully a short walk to a nearby park. Under these circumstances, we can reasonably expect that the frequency of a child’s outdoor play will be diminished. It explains the popularity of the detached house as a residential typology for families. The front-yard back-yard site arrangement offers the possibility of easily going in and out. Nevertheless, the detached house is not without problems, aside from the high cost related to this sole-ownership model. To keep them safe, we have corralled and isolated our children into fenced-in yards. To ensure they are entertained in these entirely private domains we add swings, slides, sandboxes and swimming pools; the amenities previously found only in public spaces. All the backyard toys misunderstand the greatest attraction for a child to the outdoors is other children. In years past, children played in streets and laneways throughout neighbourhoods. Ball hockey, now illegal in many municipalities, was common. A tobogganing hill, another classic winter pastime drawing people out into the cold, is now illegal for our offspring. Without the sights and sounds of other children playing outdoors, yet again, parents must make an effort to get their kids outside. In this model of housing, organized sports and scheduled play-dates are the norm.

Spontaneous free-play, which we understand to bolster good mental health in our children, becomes less frequent. Tower and detached house, although radically different architectural forms, both struggle with social sustainability. An answer to both social isolation and economic affordability begins by choosing different residential typologies. Courtyard buildings are residential typologies which are organized around a social space. In the Ritchie Courtyard Residence (Photo 1), the

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C-shaped building is thought of as a container for the landscaped


courtyard. The landscape opens to the south-west to best capture natural light. Storm water is held in cisterns below ground. This water is moved through sand filters and into the ponds that flank either end of the courtyard space. Altogether, natural light, water, and trees come together to make a place where people want to gather and play. When we take the circulation system of the building and weave it through the courtyard space, we create a condition where someone might pause when they encounter a neighbour in the garden. When a child lives adjacent to the courtyard, spontaneous going in and out is made easy. Parents know their children are in a familiar and secured environment. From a child’s perspective, a friend is easily seen or heard. Parent scheduled play-dates become less necessary. As a result, children gain a greater degree of independence and can organize their own meetings; after dinner or after school. The courtyard typology can be a shared ownership model like any condo. Everyone benefits when we create a socio-economic mechanism that makes sharing easy and balanced with privacy concerns. Economically speaking, condos work well; conversely, the detached house runs into trouble because it shares nothing. A further solution to combat social isolation is a contemporary alteration of old typologies; secondary units, duplexes and triplexes. Financially, they are highly viable because a single owner can rent the other units on

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the property to offset building expenses. Alternatively, two or three families can create a mini-condo building together. These models represent the greatest opportunity for reshaping the social sustainability of our cities because they do not need to include developers. Developers looking to “flip” the land will make choices that provide the greatest short-term return on their investment. The best scenario occurs when the owner-creator is also a resident. “Cutting-corners”, “value engineering”, or any building life cycle analysis looks different through a long-term investment lens. The owner-occupant(s) can also make specific social-spatial choices suited to their needs. The PlanterBox: Two Family Residences (Photo 2) is an example of

None of these measures are more important than the distance from where a child lives to where they will play with others. If we are to improve the mental health of our children, it is imperative that we make architectural forms that support social interaction and connectedness part of our legislative framework. By doing this, we will better serve families and strengthen the communities in which we all live. DAVID PETERSON IS PRINCIPAL OF DAVID PETERSON ANAND ARCHITECT IN TORONTO.

a secondary unit typology. Often, when we have a rental apartment, the “secondary unit” is placed in the basement, as encouraged by our zoning bylaws [7]. In this example, a large two-bedroom secondary unit is on the ground floor and has access to the shared ravine backyard. It becomes an ideal “family unit” [8] because it makes going in

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its connection to the land through the floating landscape contained in a planter. The planter wraps this second-floor unit to create multiple conditions for natural light and landscape views. Like the courtyard typology, a child living on the second floor is aware of the play of other children in the shared outdoor space and is enticed outside. “Larger units or more storage is often on the wish list for parents speaking about their housing needs. However, when we ask children what they want they most often say “places to play” [9]. A better designed social living environment creates daily unscheduled contact; because people cross paths more often. This takes some of the pressure off parents to plan all of their children’s social encounters. We must consider the outdoor play of young children in our assessment of family housing. Ontario’s Day Nurseries Act can provide a legislative precedent. The act states the minimum size of play areas and encourages the use of landscape in the design of outdoor play areas [10].

Notes: [1] Twinge graphs showing rise of mental health issues in children [2] Greenman, 1993 [3] Johnson, Christie & Wardle; Play, Development and Early Education [4] Screen based Life-style harms children's health, The Guardian, 2016 [5] All Work and No Play: Why Your Kids Are More Anxious, Depressed, The Atlantic, October 12m 2011 [6] All Work and No Play: Why Your Kids Are More Anxious, Depressed, The Atlantic, October 12m 2011 [7] City of Toronto By-law, allows secondary units in buildings older than five years old. It also lights the extent to which the existing building can be modified, see [8] Our by-laws need to define a “family unit” and mandate that buildings have a minimum number of these unit types. [9] Growing Up, Planning for families in new vertical communities, City of Toronto Report, 2016 [10] Ontario Day Nurseries Act.

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THE DUKE APARTMENT BUILDING DESIGNED FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION In recent years, the City of Vancouver has introduced new housing policies designed to address the current and future need for housing affordability and choice in the rapidly-evolving urban environment. The new policies allow strategically located sites to be rezoned to permit greater height and density, in exchange for developers committing to provide and operate rental housing for a period of 60 years or for the life of the building. The Duke responds to these challenges with a new rental building typology inspired by precedents from the United Kingdom. By Jim Taggart Completed in 2018, The Duke is a 15,263m2, 14-storey mixed-use development with 13 storeys of residential rental accommodation located above a single storey commercial podium. Of the 201 residential apartments, 50 are two-bedroom family units, 43 are onebedroom units and 108 are studios. At the time The Duke was being designed, the Rental 100 program did not allow for three-bedroom units. As a result of lobbying by both architect and developer, this policy has now been changed. To achieve economic viability as a rental development, the project had to achieve a relatively high density within the 14-storey height limit imposed by the City. It quickly became clear that the typical double-loaded corridor form of development set back from the lot lines could not realize the density required. (Article continues on page 18.)

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PROJECT CREDITS CLIENT Edgar Development Corp ARCHITECT Acton Ostry Architects Inc. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER RJC Engineers MECHANICAL ENGINEER Rocky Point Engineering Ltd. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MCW Consultants LEED CONSULTANT The Integral Group BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANT Morrison Hershfield Ltd. BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT Thorson McAuley Certified Professionals ACOUSTICS CONSULTANT RWDI LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Durante Kreuk Landscape Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Bob’s Your Uncle Design Inc. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Ventana Construction Corporation PROJECT PERFORMANCE Performance metrics for the LEED certification are: • Operating Energy: 32% reduction in energy cost relative to an ASHRAE 90.1- 2007 Baseline • Water Consumption: 37% reduction compared to reference building • Recycled Materials: 21% by cost • Regional Materials: 33% by cost • Waste Diversion: 87% of demolition and construction waste diverted from the landfill 1 - The trapezoidal spatial quality of the atrium is further enhanced through the play of multi-coloured entrance doors against a backdrop of white finish surfaces. 2 - To gain the desired density, the living units are pushed out to the lot lines to accommodate a greater number of units on the site. Exterior steel components finished with Dulux paint.

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To gain the desired density, the living units are pushed out to the lot lines, thereby accommodating a greater number of units on the site. Internally, the units are compact, open in plan to achieve the greatest possible penetration of daylight, and include some programmatic innovations such as galley kitchens accessed directly from hallways. Interior finishes are simple and durable, including laminate wood flooring, European kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, ceramic wall and floor tile. Positioning the units at the perimeter of the site created a plan configuration with a void at the centre. This void was developed as a soaring open-air atrium that accommodates vertical circulation and continuous balconies to access the units. A high-tensile steel and Teflon membrane structure is suspended above the open-air atrium to protect the space from the elements, extending past the void to shelter portions of the extensive rooftop communal terrace. The trapezoidal shape of the site gives a dynamic spatial quality to the atrium, that is further enhanced through the play of multi-coloured entrance doors against a backdrop of white finish surfaces. A narrow, vertical south-facing slot provides glimpses into and out of the atrium space, while an 18-metre high, pinkcoloured hanging art installation washes shafts of coloured light into the brilliant white atrium. Three communal outdoor landscaped terraces span the sunlit slot to stimulate impromptu social interactions between residents. Two amenity rooms are located on the upper-

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most floors with direct stair access to the rooftop terrace. With spectacular views across the city to the North Shore Mountains, the rooftop terrace includes a children’s play zone, urban agriculture, a landscaped dog exercise area, and social seating with a barbeque area.

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and quality that features masonry cladding with steel and glass finishes. Studio units have shallow ‘Juliet’ balconies, while larger family units feature larger projecting balconies. The Duke is targeting LEED Canada NC 2009-Gold with a core strategy that focuses on enhanced energy and water efficiency that makes up 28% of the total points targeted. The strategy is supported through the location of the development on a centrally located site with good transit access and strong connections to the surrounding community. Amenities such as a bicycle maintenance space and carshare program encourage occupants to limit single occupancy vehicle use. The sustainability strategy also includes the use of environmentally responsible building materials, with a focus on materials emissions and indoor air quality to ensure a clean and healthy environment for residents. To enhance livability for residents, the rooftop green space exceeds the minimum mandated standard. The overwhelmingly positive response from residents suggests that The Duke may have set an important precedent – one likely to be followed by many future developments in Vancouver. JIM TAGGART IS EDITOR OF SABMAG AND WAS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE BOOK ‘AOA 25’ , RECENTLY PUBLISHED TO CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ACTON OSTRY ARCHITECTS.

6 and 7 - The units are compact, open in plan for maximum daylighting, and finished with laminate wood flooring, European kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, ceramic wall and floor tile. Small details such as the use of Fantech fans for all dyers help to improve energy efficiency. Drywall accessories by Bailey Metal Products, and thermal batt/acoustic insulation by Owens Corning.

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REDEFINING VALUE: THE ARCHITECTURE OF ENGAGEMENT As designers and advocates for the built environment, architects are at the beginning of a new and interesting journey. Darryl Condon

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Architects have long believed that we add significant value: we improve things, we take under-utilized sites and buildings and help to transform them to a higher and better use. At least that is our aim.

In November of 2016, in what many believe will come to be

Traditionally, this added value has been understood primarily in physi-

seen as a watershed moment in the evolution of architecture,

cal and economic terms, then more recently in environmental ones. In the past two decades, we have seen a remarkable transforma-

Patrik Schumacher, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, deliv-

tion in how we approach design, and in our perceptions of the value

ered a shocking keynote address at the World Architecture

that we add. The ongoing revolution in the building industry, with its

Festival in Berlin. Schumacher outlined his personal manifesto

emphasis on reducing our collective impact on the environment, and

for the future of cities and thus for the architectural profession

its contribution to climate change, is far from complete. It is neither

at large. This manifesto advocated for the privatization of pub-

as broad nor as deep as we need it to be, however, it does provide

lic space, the elimination of social housing and the dismantling

an example of what we can accomplish with a sense of common pur-

of social safety nets. He further argued that architects have

pose, and a commitment to accountability.

no place, nor indeed any responsibility, in contemplating or attempting to influence the social impact of our work. It was shocking, outrageous and just plain sad. More posi-

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tively the reaction in the room was angry and it was clear that most, were offended and felt that this was a betrayal of the central tenets of the profession. The reaction from the public was equally swift and powerful, and even sparked a demonstration in front of the offices of Zaha Hadid Architects. More startling still was that the firm, which Schumacher leads, and the estate of Zaha Hadid, issued written statements denouncing his position. I believe that this moment marks a turning point, bringing a new sense of focus and purpose to a transformative movement; rejecting what has been either an overtly formalist or narrowly functionalist agenda, in favour of a more holistic, values-based approach to design. Without question, we live in tumultuous times. Increasingly, we are conditioned to focus on the extreme weather events that have become the new normal, and are inclined to overlook the great human challenges of our time, such as income

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inequality, the unravelling of the social fabric, and political isolationism. At a time when consensus-building and cooperation are most critical to our future resilience, we find them in increasingly short supply. While remaining a vital part of the solution, the conventional green building movement has not ventured far from its core mandate to measure and mitigate the environmental impact of buildings. 1 - Darryl Condon, Managing Principal, HCMA Architecture + Design. 2 - The Shepard Environmental Education Centre, and the constructed wetland that surrounds it, are part of Calgary’s new stormwater management and flood prevention strategy. (Photo: Charles Hope, courtesy Simpson Roberts Architects). 3 - 60 Richmond East combines co-op housing, teaching facilities and a training restaurant for hospitality workers in Downtown Toronto. The planted terrace is used to grow herbs for the restaurant (Photo: Shai Gil, courtesy Teeple Architects Inc.).

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While it is understandable to feel that these broader issues are overwhelming and beyond our control, the reality is that architects and planners work on the front lines of these very challenges. By shaping the physical context for all aspects of contemporary life, we in fact have greater impact than we might imagine on the social constructs that result. This is a responsibility that, until recently, was at the very heart of the art of architecture. It is time to expand our focus again and to re-embrace a broader social mandate. Until we become advocates for greater and more fundamental change in the way we build our cities, we are going to fall short of our environmental goals, as the two are inextricably intertwined.

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Designing for social impact involves exploring how our social realms underpin and overlap with our environmental, economic, and physical ones—for these are loci of great potential transformation. It means applying the skills we hone as architects, including building relationships, working with complexity, imagining possibilities and the unseen, and working across scales from micro to macro, with adjusted intention. It also means fostering new forms of collaboration both within our profession as well as with allied professions, activists, and social scientists who are already producing knowledge and devising methods for creating impact. This can help us look to metrics, such as public happiness, citizen engagement and student performance to inform our understanding of the ways in which our built environments affect individual social capital and collective community capacity.

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4 - Toronto’s Evergreen Brick works is an exemplary case study in environmental restoration and adaptive reuse, that also speaks to the often overlooked value of cultural heritage preservation. (Photo: Tom Arban, courtesy Du Toit Architects Ltd.) 5 - Askew’s Uptown Supermarket in Salmon Arm, BC is the architectural equivalent of ‘slow food’ – a building that deliberately sets out to give back to its community socially and economically. (Photo: Martin Knowles, courtesy Allen + Maurer Architects).

The case studies also make it clear that high levels of environmental performance and substantial social benefits are not mutually exclusive; success in one area does not preclude success in the other.

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and their clients is to apply broader criteria to their definition of success, and to accept that current assumptions and practices may need to change. ‘The Architecture of Engagement’’, is a call to action that marks the beginning of this journey. Bringing this kind of holistic design from the margins to the mainstream of architectural prac6 - The Architecture of Engagement argues for a more holistic, human-centred approach to sustainability, through essays and case studies of projects from coast to coast. (Photo: Martin Tessler, courtesy HCMA Architecture + Design. Cover Design: Karine Wolfe).

tice will require a sustained and collective effort. We need to find a way to understand and evaluate the social contribution of our work; to share best practices and to hold one another accountable for results. The progress made over the last two decades toward more

Overall, this social impact mandate requires adapting our political roles and processes and committing to deep community involvement.

environmentally sustainable design provides an example of what is possible through concerted collective action. However, we

‘The Architecture of Engagement’ a new book by SABMag editor Jim

need to become advocates for even greater change. For faster

Taggart, provides a wide range of insights into this emerging model of

change. And most importantly, we need to bring our values to

architectural practice. The concepts presented in the book are both com-

work with us.

prehensive and inspirational. The many case studies provide a diversity of examples, demonstrating that a values-based approach to design can

This book helps guide us on the journey ahead. The first step is to accept the challenge.

take many forms and respond to many contexts. It is encouraging to see work from across Canada, as it demonstrates that the need is universal, and that the potential for creative and collaborative solutions is not limited by geographic location or the size of the community.

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DARRYL CONDON IS MANAGING PRINCIPAL AT HCMA ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN IN VANCOUVER AND WROTE THE ABOVE TEXT AS A FOREWORD TO THE ARCHITECTURE OF ENGAGEMENT. PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY IN PDF AND E-PUB FORMAT, IT IS AVAILABLE FROM ABACUS EDITIONS. PLEASE DIRECT ENQUIRIES TO ABACUSEDITIONS@GMAIL.COM


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1905 Beach house reinvented as a light-filled, energy efficient modern home

By Felix Leicher Located on a leafy street in the Beaches area of Toronto, near shops, restaurants, schools and parks, this open concept home was specifically designed to minimize the carbon footprint of the building over its life cycle.

By respectfully exploring existing building structures, shapes and materials in the surrounding area, the design establishes a departure point for the exploration of a new aesthetic. The borders between roof and walls are blurred; this

At the beginning of the project the decision was made to retain as much of the

creates a sculptural structure of asymmetrical

existing structure as possible in order to conserve the existing resources. The choice of

slanted and vertical planes that leaves the familiar

materials and finishes was designed to reduce future maintenance as well as support

perceptions of residential architecture behind,

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while at the same time maintaining a connection

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with its context.

would support occupant wellbeing, be simple to maintain and economical to oper-

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ate. These priorities led us to create a compact building with a low surface-to-volume

mize daylight and provide multiple options for

ratio. We introduced lots of natural light and ventilation (using the stack effect) and

cross ventilation. Multiple skylights in the roof of

specified durable, cool white metal roofing and siding, breathable membranes, con-

this east-west -facing building brings in additional

tinuous insulation, and heat recovery ventilation with air filtration. The house also

light from southern and northern exposures. This

incorporates smart technologies to control lighting, heating and cooling, and to moni-

strategy bathes the third floor in light from all four

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directions, a feature that is rare on a tight, urban

Instead of increasing the existing footprint of the building and covering the vegeta-

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tion in the backyard, we chose the more challenging option of adding a third storey to

Each level has access to an exterior space,

the existing structure. This left most of the backyard open as green space. The non-

extending the living area to the outside and bring-

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permeable surfaces and greenery to minimize runoff and reduce surface temperatures,

above the stairwell provides natural light, but also

thus reducing the heat island effect.

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Eve protection to extend from edge of roof 900mm up the slope but not less than 300mm beyond the interior face of exterior wall

New wood frame wall attic: - 7/8" (22mm) cladding flush aluminium wall panel - 3x1 (19mm) furing strips - 2" (50mm) insulated sheathing - air barrier - 1/2" (12.5mm) structural sheathing exterior plywood - 2x4 (89mm) wood studs @ 16" - double plate @ top & bottom - R-14 mineralwool batt insulation in continous contact with sheathing - continuous vapour barrier - 5/8" (15mm) Type X gypsum board, painted Attic Header: - 1-1/8" rim board - 5/8" Type X gypsum board - R-14 mineralwool header insulation - continuous vapour barrier

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Replace existing wood frame wall 2nd floor: - 7/8" (22mm) cladding flush aluminium wall panel - 3x1 (19mm) furing strips - 2" (50mm) insulated sheathing - air barrier - 1/2" (12.5mm) structural sheathing exterior plywood - 2x4 (89mm) wood studs @ 16" - double plate @ top & bottom - R-14 mineralwool batt insulation in continuous contact with sheathing - continuous vapour barrier - 5/8" (15mm) Type X gypsum board, painted

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New sloping roof - standing seam metal roofing - vapour permeable structured underlayment - structural sheathing exterior plywood 1/2" - LVL 1 3/4x 9-1/2" roof rafters @ 16" - approx. 5-1/2" closed cell foam insulation between rafters (R31) - vapour barrier - 1/2" gypsum board, painted

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To minimize the electricity consumption for lighting, every fixture in the house is equipped with high efficiency LED bulbs, as well as smart light switches, providing timer functions, dimmers and an all-off switch on the main and third floors. The wall assemblies include continuous mineral wool insulation and smart vapour barriers, vapour permeable house wrap, and vented rain screen cladding to optimize the drying potential and prevent moisture accumulation within the walls. The metal roof assembly includes a vapouropen air barrier with drainage layer to ensure durability. Low-flow fixtures are used throughout the house. Domestic hot water is supplied by a tankless water heater, which is combined with a programmable warm water recirculation pump, to minimize the wait time for warmwater and the consequent waste of cold water. All building materials, finishes and fixtures were chosen to provide long lifespans with minimal maintenance.

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The majority of materials and finishes were sourced locally. For example, solid hardwood flooring produced from Canadian wood can be refinished several times before it needs to be replaced. The exterior cladding is a combination of thermally treated, chemical-free wood, heat-reflective white metal siding and roofing with a high recycled content, and copper standing seam cladding. The copper, in particular, is virtually maintenance free and will last for many decades with only routine maintenance required. Lastly, with a Walk Score of 86, most of the services and recreational opportunities one needs on a daily basis are within a few minutes’ walk, making the use of a private car unnecessary. FELIX LEICHER IS CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND OWNER OF BAUKULTUR/CA INCORPORATED.

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Cambie Apartments New life for an old building adapted to contemporary needs BY TRAVIS HANKS With its modest street presence, the 1920s three-storey walk-up might be easy to miss along the ‘Cambie Corridor,’ a major arterial route in Vancouver that has seen massive densification since the completion of the Canada Line subway in 2009. At a time when buildings are disappearing along arterials, Haeccity Studio Architecture saw a rare opportunity to capture the embodied energy of the existing structure, and ensure these homes would flourish into a new era.

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The entire team agreed that it was important to give new life to the old building, while simultaneously honouring its previous contribution to the city. For nearly a century, passersby on Cambie Street could look through a glazed entrance to a central stair leading directly to the upper levels. However, this traditional Vancouver feature posed a number of serious challenges to emergency egress, accessibility, and life safety. To extend the life and character of the building – both for the conservation of embodied energy, and the cultural continuity of the neighbourhood – an innovative solution was required. This took the form of a clearly demarcated “insertion” into the historic structure in the form of a new modern stair and lobby that stands out clearly and distinctly from its heritage context. Turning on its head the notion of his-

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tory as a black and white photo that contrasts with today’s technicolour world, the new, modern stair intervention is rendered in neutral black and white, complementing the enduring colours of the existing construction. As this was the first renovation in the building’s history, a large and varied accumulation of antiquated building components was discovered - a kind of architectural archive of obsolete building technologies. The design team realized early on the importance of finding a meaningful way to physically and conceptually embed these objects and materials in the building’s new expression.

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PROJECT CREDITS ARCHITECT Haeccity Studio Architecture STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Fast + Epp ENVELOPE CONSULTANT LDR Engineering Group INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Basic Design PHOTOS INTERIOR Krista Jahnke PHOTOS EXTERIOR Andrew Latrielle Photography

3 - Drawing showing the insertion of the new stair and lobby. 4 and 5 - The new, modern stair is rendered in neutral black and white, complementing the enduring colours of the existing construction. Materials from the original building, including lock sets, doorknobs and other hardware, are displayed on the walls of the stairwell. 6 - The original central stair leading directly to the upper levels. 7, 8, and 9 - Consolidating and reconfiguring antiquated living spaces and corridors created more living space without adding to the building footprint. 10 - All the units were updated to meet the needs of contemporary life, complete with modern fixtures, and built-in storage modules as seen in photo 1.

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These components convey traces of the building’s history, while preserving the narratives of its previous inhabitants. The idea of retaining and reusing the materials added continuity and grace to the renovations while simultaneously diverting waste streams from the landfill. Plaster on lathe, inlaid oak flooring, cast iron tubs, and wood panel doors were all refurbished in place. Areas that were too damaged to remain were carefully removed, stored, and up-cycled into new installations. Pre-electric ice boxes became workshop cabinets; concrete laundry sinks became planters; old-growth Douglas fir was crafted into custom furniture. Cast iron furnace doors, single-hung window weights, antique lock sets, brass doorknobs, doorbells and hardware were all preserved, and integrated back into the building in a new setting. In a city that is rushing headlong into a future of ever-higher concrete and glass towers, the opportunities to preserve and adapt older character buildings are becoming increasingly rare. However, this project proves that with ingenuity and a dedicated team, such buildings still have a significant contribution to make to their communities and are readily adaptable to contemporary needs. TRAVIS HANKS, ARCHITECT AIBC. IS CO-FOUNDER OF HAECCITY STUDIO ARCHITECTURE.

11 - Sliding doors give the tenants flexibility to partition space. 12 - The inserted stair stands out clearly and distinctly from the heritage context of the building.

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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 Bike Up Biogreen Systems Ltd. Busch Systems Ltd. Carmanah Technologies Champagne Edition Inc. Colbond Inc. Contech Construction Products Inc.

Hydrotech Membrane Corporation

Techno Protection

All Weather Insulated Panels

TerraFirm Enterprises

Alumicor Building Excellence

Integrated Paving Concepts Inc.

Terratechnik

Arclin

Unilock

Armtec

Wishbone Industries Ltd.

Canadian Brass and Copper Co.

RAINWATER HARVESTING

CBR Products

Invisible Structures Inc. Liveroof Ontario Inc. Maglin Site Furniture Midpoint International Inc. Millennium Decking

Bordna Mona Inc.

CRS Electronics

Molok North America Ltd.

Deltalok Inc. – Green Retaining Wall Structures

Mutual Materials

Catec Rainwater Harvesting Systems

D. Litchfield & Co Ltd.

Dryvit Systems Canda Dupont/Tyvek Engineered Assemblies

Jay R. Smith Co.

Flynn Canada Ltd.

Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc.

Insulspan

Nitterhouse

Envirobond Products Corporation

Permacon

ZCL Composites Inc.

Kingspan Insulated Panels

Gator International

Smart Ditch

GE WattStation

South Side Air

Green Screen

Sto Corp. North America

GSE Lining Technology, Inc.

Syntal Products Ltd.

N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.

Pontarolo Engineering Inc.

Tatlors Recyled Plastics Inc.

Kawneer Company Inc. KlipTech Composites

STORMWATER Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting Ltd.

McGill Architectural Products Metl-Span Nichiha

The Langley Concrete Group

P.F.B Corporation

Royal Liner

Stonerox Terramai

Customizable Pedestal • Match architectural elements • Utilize leftover building materials

MOLOK® DEEP COLLECTION™ SYSTEM The Molok® Deep Collection™ system is an award-winning semiunderground waste containment system. Twenty years in North America and emptied by crane, Molok® containers are space saving, efficient and odour free.

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

www.molokna.com 519-323-9909

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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 envelope products, supporting LEED® and green building projects. Alumicor serves North America through facilities in Langley, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. Langley Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Halifax

LEED BD&C

1 1 1 1 1

877 289 4171 800 665 3635 877 258 6426 866 586 4267 888 346 5151

Architek SBP Inc. is the Western Canadian leader in Intregrated Living Building systems: green roofs, living walls, green facades and water management [building site water conservation and storm water mitigation]. www.architek.com info@architek.com 1-888-317-9226 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


STRUCTURE & EXTERIOR ENVELOPE

Thames Valley Brick and Tile

G.E.M. Inc./Euroshield

W.R. Meadows of Canada

Nedlaw Living Walls

Triton Logging Company

Green Innovations

XeroFlor North America

Nordic Engineered Wood

Uniboard Canada Linc.

Green Over Grey

ZinCo Canada

Nucor-Yamato Steel

United Stages Aluminum

Green Space Roofing

VicWest

Hydrotech Membrane Corporation

ROOFING

Jakob Inc.

Architek SBP BioRoof Systems Caradoc Green Roofs Ltd. Carlisle Construction Materials Crowe Building Products Ltd. Detec Systems Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc. Elevated Landscape Technologies Inc. ELT Easy Green Green Roof System Envirospec Incorporated

Polycrete

Amvic ICF

Project Frog

Arriscraft Building Stone

Roseburg Forest Products

Bailey Metal Products Ltd.

Simple Concept

Bone Structure

Structurlam Super Sky Products

Metal Roofing Alliance

Butler Buildings CanadaCanadian Brass and Copper Co.

N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.

Canam / Murox

Sika/Sarnafil

CertainTeed

Soprema

Hycrete, Inc.

Siplast Lcopal Inc.

Lafarge North America Inc.

Tremco VaproShield

Logix Insulated Concrete Forms

Vitaroofs

McKillican International Inc.

Johns Manville Lexcan Limited Liveroof Ontario Inc. Metl-Span

Meiser Canada

Firestone Building Products

Using only natural materials, Arriscraft manufactures superior stone that delivers the aesthetic and performance qualities of quarried stone. Arriscraft offers full-bed stone, thin-clad solutions and brick products, plus natural limestone quarried in Ontario. www.arriscraft.com LEED MR Credit 4 – Recycled Content; MR Credit 5 – Manufacturer’s Location; MR Credit 5 – Distance from Raw Material Suppliers to Project Site Credit - LEED v4 Building product disclosure and optimization environmental product declarations

Nudura

STRUCTURE

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

Sustainable Forestry Initiative Tembec Walters Inc. Western Archrib

RADON MITIGATION Radon Environmental Management Corp.

G.E.M. Inc. manufactures Euroshield®, environmentally friendly recycled rubber roofing products from a facility located in Calgary, Alberta. Vermont Slate SC (shown above) is the latest product release and the world’s first Hail Proof Roof material. Warranty coverage for ANY size hail impact.

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.

www.euroshieldroofing.com

[800] 875-1392 www.LiveRoof.com

LEED BC+C: MR-Construction and Demolition Waste Management, Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationSourcing of Raw Materials LEED Homes: MR-Environmentally Preferable Products and Construction Waste Management

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

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THERMAL & WINDOWS

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

RADON ENVIRONMENTAL

Nedlaw eclipses the green wall industry by truly integrating ecosystems into the built environment. Nedlaw biofilters actively clean air to create virtual outside air for improved health and building performance. www.nedlawlivingwalls.com

BUILDING BEYOND THE STANDARD Radon Environmental (REM) is a building and health sciences company reducing public exposures to radon gas. Holmes Approved Products, Radon Guard™ and Radon Block™ exceed minimum code, offering high-performance mitigation solutions. REM also provides certified measurement products and mapping services.

LEED Energy and Atmosphere Environmental Quality Innovation

888.527.4717 | 778.327.4717 www.radoncorp.com

Thames Valley Brick & Tile - a trusted source for Clay Face Brick, Thin Brick and Paving Brick, including LEED qualifying products, that meet the challenges of the Canadian architectural and designer marketplace. 800-567-5800 www.thamesvalleybrick.com info@thamesvalleybrick.com

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

Leading manufacturer of spray foam insulation for more than 33 years. New Heatlok® Soya HFO spray foam with an ultra-low GWP of 1 with a total of 22% renewable soya and recycled plastic. www.demilec.ca 1-866-437-0223

LEED BD+C: LT- Integrative process; EA-Optimize Energy Performance; MR-Building Life Cycle/Impact Reduction, Construction and Demolition Waste Management, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material

VISIT THE ONLINE DIRECTORY AT: HTTPS://SABMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCT-DIRECTORY/

Award-winning Harvey Woods Lofts by Invizij Architects Inc.

INLINE FIBERGLASS LTD. 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 1-866-331-8235 LEED BD+C and ID+C:EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes:EA-Windows

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EuroLine Windows® - high performance, high quality windows and doors, custom made in Canada. EuroLine’s ThermoPlus™ PHC system is certified by the PHI in Darmstadt, and is ideal for Passive House, Net Zero and LEED building projects. 1.800.337.8604 www.euroline-windows.com LEED BD+C: EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes: EA -Windows

Inline Fiberglass highperformance windows and doors are environmentally friendly, durable and sustainable. They offer: • Time-tested durability • Superior energy efficiency • Residential and commercial applications in LEED-certified Platinum, Gold, and Silver projects. Canada & USA

Trusted by leading building professionals, Innotech manufactures high-performance European-style windows and exterior doors for energy-efficient, comfortable and durable single family, low to high rise multi-family, and commercial projects.

www.inlinefiberglass.com

www.innotech-windows.com

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

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


THERMAL & WINDOWS INSULATION

Fibertec Window and Door

Nudura Corporation

Sun Glow Window Covering Canada

Owens Corning

SunProject Toro Inc.

High Performance Glass Ltd.

PFSI - Polarfoam Soya

Urban Edge Shading Inc.

Hi-Tech Energy Windows

Monoglass Inc.

Accurate Dorwin Arxx Building Products BASF Canada

Inline Fiberglass Ltd.

Phil Insul Corp

Benolec Llt.

Plastiques Cellulaires Polyfoam Inc.

BioBased Insulation Demilec, Heatlok Soya

Polycrete

Dura Foam/Canadian Industrial Distributors Inc.

Rockwool SealTight

Dow Building Solutions

Fulton Windows/Oldcastle

WINDOWS AND DOORS

Innotech Windows + Doors

Advanced Glazing Systems

Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors/ Willmar

All Weather Windows Allan Window Technologies

LiteZone™ Insulating Glass Loewen Windows

SilveRboard®

Belisle Ancestral Doors & Windows

Tech-Crete Processors Ltd.

Cascadia Design Products

North Star Windows & Doors

Thermapan

Cascadia Windows Ltd.

Pollard Windows

Thermo-Cell Industries Ltd.

Clearstream Architectural Glass

Radon Mitigation

Therm-O-Comfort Co Ltd.

IntegraSpec

Cossins Windows Canada Ltd.

SunCental

SHADING

Isolofoam Group

Alcan Composites Inc.

CWD Windows & Doors

UNILUX WIndows and Doors

Kingspan Insulated Panels

C/S Construction Specialties

Donat Flamand Inc.

Velux

Knauf Insulation

Convenience Group Inc.

Duo-Gard Industries Inc.

View Dynamic Glass

Logix Insulated Concrete Forms

Fraser Shading Systems Inc.

Durisol Building Systems Inc. Emercor Ltd. Good Shepard Wool Insulation Icynene Insulation Igloo Cellulose Inc.

Louiseville Specialty Products Magwall Inc.

Hunter Douglas Canada Ltd. McGill Architectural Products MechoShade Systems, Inc.

Marvin Windows and Doors

Solatube International Inc. Thermotech Windows Ltd.

Duxton Windows Eco Insulating Glass Edgetech I.G. Inc. EuroLine Windows

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POLLARD WINDOWS & DOORS

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”

Pollard has been producing quality windows and doors for 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

www.litezone.ca LEED BD+C: EA-Optimize Energy Performance LEED Homes: EA -Windows

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

TECH-CRETE PROCESSORS LTD.

CBR PRODUCTS

Insulated Panel Products Our Concrete Topped and Faced Insulated Panels, such as the CTI® Roofing Panels and the patented clip-based CFI® Wall Panels, offer easy installation and proven performance up to R-20. Our Solar Reflective SRI® panels can help to earn LEED credits for Heat Island Effect.

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.

250.832.9705 www.tech-crete.com

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

LEED BD+C: SS-Heat Island Reduction; EQ-Optimize Energy Performance; MR-Building Life Cycle/Impact Reduction, Construction and Demolition Waste Management; IEQ-Thermal Comfort; ID-Innovation in Design

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

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INTERIOR FINISHES

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

FLOORING Abet Laminati

Goodfellow Inc.

Taproot

American Biltrite

Healthiest Home Building Supplies

Tarkett

Arclin

Interface

Tate Access Floors

Bamboo Direct

Interstyle ceramic + glass ltd.

Teragren

Bentley Prince Street, Inc.

Jelinek Cork Group

The Tandus Group

Bona US

Johnsonite

Torlys

Camino Modular Systems Inc.

Mapei

Turion Bamboo Traders

Century Wood Inc.

Maxxon

Victor Innovatex

Ceramica Concept

MirageBoa-Franc Inc

Vintage Prefinished Wood Flooring

Colin Campbell

Mondo Flooring

W.R. Meadows

Columbia Forest Products

Nadurra Wood Corp.

Wood Anchor

C/S Construction Specialtie

Nora Systems, Inc.

Country Wood Inc.

Norelco Cabinets Ltd.

Dinoflex

Olympia Tile International Inc.

Elite Flooring

Orchid Ceramics

Arborite

Eterna

Roppe Corporation USA

Armstrong World Industries

Flexco Corp

Shaw Contract Group

Aya Kitchens & Bath

Forbo Flooring Systems

Sierra Pine Ltd.

FreeAxez USA

Solida Cork/Eraco International

INTERIOR PRODUCTS

nora® systems, Inc.

PureBond®, DesignEdge®, MPX®, Radius®, Touchwood®, CanAm®, Industrial Aspen Blanks, Classic Core® NAUF. 4’X8’, 10’ & 5’X8’, 10’ dimensions. 60 decorative species, Appalachian Traditions®. UV Wood®, Melawood®, foil finishes. TSCA Title 6 Compliant. FSC® Mix [License code: FSC-C017500] available. 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

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Dulux Paints operates the largest network of company-owned paint stores across Canada. Our highly experienced team of account representatives provides specification and on-site support and we have the scale to deliver outstanding services to help you meet any of your design challenges. www.dulux.ca/pro LEED BD+C and ID+C EQ- Low-Emitting Materials MR- Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations; MR- Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients LEED for Homes EQ- Low-Emitting Products

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

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 chemical-free maintenance that requires only water. Contribute to the achievement of earning LEED points with nora® flooring. 800-332-NORA www.nora.com 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, Building Product Disclosure & Optimization, Material Ingredient Reporting, Construction & Demolition Waste Management / EQ LowEmitting Materials


INTERIOR FINISHES CBR Products Busch Systems Ltd. C/S Construction Specialtie Century Wood Inc. CertainTeed AirRenew Essential CGC Inc. Columbia Forest Products CORFLEX Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd. Ecomix Environ Biocomposites GenYDoors Inc

Olympia Tile Walls International Inc. Nedlaw Living Renovators ReSource Octopus Products Limited Roseburg Products Olympia Tile Forest International Inc. Tectum Acoustical Renovators ReSourceRoof Deck Teknion Forest LimitedProducts Roseburg The Global Group Shaw Contract Timber ProductsRoof Company Tectum Acoustical Deck TMI Direct Teknion Limited

Herman Miller Canada Inc.

Treasured Timbers Inc. The Global Group Trove TMI Direct

Homasote Company

Upper Canada Treasured TimbersForest Inc. Products Ltd.

Ice Stone

Upper Canada Forest Products Ltd.

Georgia-Pacific Canada Inc.

Mapei Masonite Architectural Nedlaw Living Walls

SHAPING BETTER ENVIRONMENTS™ Architectural Door Solutions Impactful Experiences, Truly Custom looks 1-800-804-5666 MASONITEARCHITECTURAL.CA

& Lambert CBR Pratt Products Premium Products Inc. Dulux/PPG Sansin Corp. Eco Stucco Schwartz Chemical Corporation Laurentide Resources Inc. Sico/PPG Peintures Laurentide Pratt & Lambert Premium Products Inc. Sansin Corp. Sico/PPG

PAINTS American Formulating & Manufacturing Benjamin Moore Boomerang Recycled Paint

At Shaw Contract, we believe that the ground beneath your feet should have a positive impact on how you work, learn, heal and live. We make flooring that delivers a purposeful blend of design elements, materiality, sustainability and performance across the globe. www.shawcontract.com

LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C: Building Product Disclosure and OptimizationEnvironmental Product Declarations

Peintures Laurentide Benjamin Moore PPG Industries, Coatings Boomerang RecycledArchitectural Paint

Schwartz Chemical Corporation

Knoll, Inc. Lynden Doors

Eco Stucco American Formulating & Laurentide Resources Inc. Manufacturing

PPG Industries, Architectural Coatings

Keilhauer Lambton Doors

Dulux/

Octopus PAINTS PPG

Mapei Products Limited Masonite Architectural

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

Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing Inc. proudly providing the Canadian marketplace with high efficiency condensing boiler and water heater products manufactured by Lochinvar LLC. 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. www.acuitybrands.com

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

LEED v4 Category potential for New Construction, Major Renovations and Homes for energy performance.

REPRESENTED BY

www.aquatech-canada.com

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ELECTRICAL | PLUMBING | HVAC | RENEWABLES

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

CONTROLS

HVAC

LIGHTING

PLUMBING FIXTURES

Automated Logic

Air Quality Engineering Inc.

Acuity Brands

American Standard Canada

CorporationDelta Controls Inc.

Air Quality Solutions Ltd.

Cree Lighting Canada

Blanco Canada Inc.

Airia Brands Inc.

Eaton Cooper Lighting

Clivus Multrum Inc.

Distech Controls Inc.

Big Ass Fans

Encelium Technologies Inc.

Crane Plumbing Corporation

Douglas Lighting Control

Broan-NuTone Canada Inc.

Eureka Lighting

Duravit

Cristal Controls

Eurofase Inc.

Elkay / Dobbin Sales

Echoflex Solutions Inc.

Busch Systems International Inc.

GE Lighting

Kohler Canada

Ecobee

Carver Climate System

Gotham Lighting

Masco Canada

Energex Inc.

CGC Group

H.E. Williams, Inc.

Novanni Stainless Inc.

EnergyBank

Hubbell Canada LP

Sancor Industries Ltd.

Honeywell Building Solutions

Conematic Heating Systems Inc.

Sloan Valve / Dobbin Sales

Integrated Lighting Systems

Continental Fan/Aeroflow

Illumineer Ltd.

Enershield Air Barrier

Ledalite Architectural Products Inc.

Water Matrix Inc.

Lutron Optimum Energy Products Ltd.

Engineered Air

Leviton

Fantech

Osram Sylvania Ltd.

Reliable Controls Corporation

IPEX Inc.

Philips Color Kinetics

Texmar Control Systems

Isolation Algon 2000 Inc.

Philips Lighting

WattStopper

Jaga Canada Climate Systems Inc.

Rebelle Architectural Lighting

Zero Footprint

JAS Filtration Inc.

ELECTRICAL

Kiko Water Systems

Dyson Canada

L2B Environmental Systems Inc.

VÄNEE Deco-Touch™

Legalett

GROUND SOURCE

Lochinvar/Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing Inc. Mammoth-WEBCO Inc.

Airtechni

Maritime Geothermal/Nordic

Boreal Geothermal Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.

CGC Group

Selux Sistemalux Solera Sustainable Energies Standard Lighting Ushio Canada Inc. Westinghouse Lighting Corporation

PLUMBING

Seresco

GROHE Canada Inc.

Step Warmfloor Ontario Ltd.

HeatLink group Inc. – N Moen Canada

Groundheat Systems HeatLink Group Inc. Ice Kube systems Ltd. NextEnergy Inc. WaterFurnace Int’l Inc.

Termobuild TermoDeck Canada Therma-Ray Inc. Uponor Ltd. Venmar Ventilation Inc. Ventacity’s Smart Ventilation Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc. Zehnder America Incorporated

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BP Solar CARMA Industries Inc. Carmanah Technologies Corp.

Siemens Building Technologies Ltd.

Eco Innovation

Tempeff North America

Bullfrog Power Inc.

Sanyo Canada Inc.

Runtal North America, Inc.

Geothermix

SOLAR - PV

Caroma Inc. De Dietrich Boilers

Tate Access Floors

Your Solar Home Inc.

Generation PV

RadiantLink Infloor Heating

Geothermal Utilities Inc.

Matrix Energy, Inc.

Bosch Water Heating

Ecologix Heating Technologies

GeoSmart Energy Inc.

Conserval Engineering Inc.

GE Industrial

Delta Geothermaique

FHP Manufacturing

SOLAR AIR

Solera Corp.

Nu-Air Ventilation Systems Inc.

Enertran Technology Inc.

Waterless Co.

Xantrex Technology Inc.

SOLAR THERMAL

Marathon International/Baxi Marathon International/ Eternal

NY Thermal Inc.

Noritz

Simple Solar

RenewABILITY Energy Inc.

SunPump Solar Inc.

ReTherm Energy Systems Inc.

Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc.

Rheem Canada Ltd. Taco Takagi Canada, Inc. Uponor Ltd.

Roth Canada


ELECTRICAL | PLUMBING | HVAC | RENEWABLES SOLAR PV WATER -TREATMENT Bullfrog Canplas Power Inc. BP Solar Bord na Mona Inc. CARMA Inc. BradfordIndustries White Canada Carmanah Judo waterTechnologies Treatment Inc. Corp. RH20 North America Inc. GE Industrial Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc.PV Generation Menova Energy Inc.

SLOAN VALVE

Morgan Solar Inc.

WIND

Nysan Solar Control Sanyo Canada Bullfrog Power Inc. Inc. Siemens CleanfieldBuilding Energy Corp. Technologies Energy Wind Ltd. Systems Inc. Xantrex Technology Inc. Hybridyne Power Systems Canada Nova Sun Power

SOLAR THERMAL NY Thermal Inc. Roth Canada Solar Heating Canada

ELKAY Elkay EZH2O Bottle Filling Stations are the next conservation strategy for architects, designers and builders to strengthen their sustainable designs and promote environmental awareness, aesthetic design and embrace an overall culture of conservation. Distributed in Canada by Dobbin Sales, 1 800 565 8515 or info@dobbinsales.com

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. Dobbin Sales: 1-800-565-8515 www.dobbinsales.com LEED BD+C, ID+C:WE-Water Use Reduction LEED O+M: Indoor Water Use Reduction

Make Fantech your source for high quality residential and commercial ventilation products. You’ll find a wide range of products to fit any application. Each one engineered for quality and dependability.

www.fantech.net 1-800-565-3548 LEED BD+C, ID+C and O+M EA- Optimize Energy Performance EQ- Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies LEED for Homes EA- Space Heating and Cooling Equipment; EQ- Ventilation

Solar-Max Heating 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. Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc.

WIND Bullfrog Power Inc. Cleanfield Energy Corp.

TEMPEFF NORTH AMERICA Tempeff North America manufactures Semi-Custom air to air energy recovery equipment with up to 90% energy efficiency in winter without any requirement for an energy robbing defrost strategy.

[204] 783-1902 www.tempeffnorthamerica.com

Distribution Jean-Pierre Paquette

Architect, what can you do with a lean Net Zero budget? What if you could activate hollowcore concrete floors to work as a rechargeable battery? Reduce your client’s risk, save cost and carbon. Building as a Battery design assist can help you today. It is inexpensive, proven and practical. 416.993.5225 www.termobuild.com greenteam@termobuild.com

Energy Wind Systems Inc. Hybridyne Power Systems Canada Nova Sun Power

TERMOBUILD

LEED BD+C and LEED O+M: EA-Optimize Energy Performance

LEED V4, Energy Performance EQ –enhanced indoor air quality Thermal comfort, Smart use of materials. Resilient, Smart City ready

VIESSMANN MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC. Solar made simple and affordable with the Vitosol DHW SolarPack. Complete package designed for high-performance, simplicity, fast installation and low cost. Features two Vitosol-FM panels, solar tank with pre-mounted pump-control station. 800-387-7373 www.viessmann.ca LEED ED+B:EA-Optimize Energy Performance, Renewable Energy Production.ID-Innovation LEED O+M: EA-Optimize Energy Performance, Renewable Energy and Carbon Offsets

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THE SOCIAL VALUE SCORECARD FOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT AGREEMENTS By David LePage Real estate development and major infrastructure projects can have a profound impact on the communities in which they take place. Large developments have the capability to change the character of a neighbourhood as they exert economic, social, and environmental externalities upon the local environment in which residents and businesses exist. But who decides on what will be the ‘changed’ character

Once construction begins, developers begin their first phase of implementing their plan for meeting CBA obligations. The post construction operations stage is dependent upon the type of project, but many developers and building management companies should continue to provide community benefits throughout the lifespan of the project. Compliance to meet the legally binding CBAs vary from case to case using a range of incentives including surety bonds and municipal permit covenants.

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and ‘new’ composition of a community during and after the construction phase of a development? Is it just undirected happenstance or can we create the means to identify community needs and priorities to achieve the preferred social, economic and environmental outcomes as an intentional result of a major development? Community benefit agreements (CBAs) are a tool to allow for value to be defined by and to accrue to the neighbourhoods most directly affected by the new development. A CBA allows local residents, social enterprises, and businesses to share in the design of the future of their community. CBA policies and models are evolving in many communities to create comprehensive community economic and social development plans from development projects and infrastructure investments. In this evolution of CBA policy and practice, we realized a real gap of effective and practical tools to assist communities, governments, and developers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of CBAs. The identification of this need has led to the building of the inaugural Buy Social Canada ‘Social Value Scorecard for Community Benefit

1 - Vancouver’s Parq Casino was used as a pilot project for the Social Value Scorecard. The Community Benefit Agreement included provisions for targeted employment during both construction and operation phases. GoToVan from Vancouver Canada/Wikimedia Commons, Commons. To read the Parq Casino CBA case study, see the link in the Case Study section of this article.

Agreements’.

Why a Scorecard for CBAs

What is a Community Benefit Agreement?

variations of building design, construction process, building purpose, size

Every building and development project has its own characteristics. The Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) are contracts that

and the community impacts change with each project. Given the devel-

define the social value outcomes that will be delivered as

opment differences, the economic, employment, social and environmental

part of a major infrastructure or land development project.

opportunities shift and, therefore, need individual identification with each

Through a CBA the community, government and developer

project. Realizing that there is no cookie cutter CBA to fit all land develop-

agree upon some social value deliverables such as job train-

ment projects, a per-project based process is required.

ing, local targeted employment, apprenticeship opportunities,

By harnessing the flexibility of the scorecard framework similar to that

incorporating local businesses and social enterprises into the

used by LEED, the Social Value Scorecard (SVS) tool can be used to broker

supply chain during construction, post-construction service

negotiations between developers, government, and community on how a

and supply contracts and access to commercial space for so-

new property development can best create social value for the community

cial or locally-based enterprises.

and what will be the agreed upon measurable outcomes.

It is during the design stage that a CBA is co-created and negotiated by key stakeholders (community, government, and

How the Scorecard Works

developers) involved in or affected by a development project.

The scorecard is designed to assist in the negotiation, tracking, and

The engagement and negotiation of a CBA should occur early

evaluation of the delivery of community benefits through the life of a land

enough in the process to allow the community to prepare and

development or infrastructure project. The toolkit worksheets and spread-

present its case, and for the developer to plan, prepare and

sheets are simple and flexible, designed to allow you to proceed on your

budget for how to meet its requirements through the con-

own or with support from a process facilitator.

struction and operation stages.

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The SVS can help community groups or their advocates to: • Identify concepts and local opportunities • Provide the means to negotiate from different perspectives

using common language • ‘Score the value’ of various options as they are appropriate

to each development • Negotiate outcomes and budget issues • Establish shared criteria to use in tracking progress • Establish the common measurement standards to report on

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Some of the key social value categories a community benefit agreement may identify and quantify are:

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• Targeted employment • Training and Apprenticeships • Procurement from social enterprises • Procurement from local or regional businesses • Supplier diversity • Provision of retail and public spaces • Property management and building services • Community services • Cultural contributions • Donations Each project will identify the site and community-specific activities or benefits through the local discovery and negotiation process. Negotiation Using the SVS The very first step is a community engagement and consultation process to determine community priorities and needs. The scorecard can then be used to negotiate community benefit deliverables required from a project through a CBA. Assigning relative points to high and low priorities, this tool creates built-in incentives for developers to focus their efforts on the highest priorities for which they can receive the highest credit. In this way, the members of the community can express their expectations from the developer in return for their support to a project, while developers can determine how to deliver upon and measure these expectations in such a way that the project can still achieve design goals and be profitable. Tracking The scorecard allows progress on a CBA to be tracked by filling out the toolkit spreadsheets with the appropriate goal and defined measurement data. It will then generate the points scored in each category. This feature can be used to plan how to achieve scoring obligations, to report back on progress and to determine what still needs to be done to meet those obligations. Since a CBA can have an indeterminate lifespan, the scorecard can be reset to assure obligations for each period, quarter, or year are being met.

4 - Parq Vancouver (exterior). GoToVan from Vancouver Canada/Wikimedia Commons. 5 - Parq Vancouver Lobby Void. Wpcopy/Wikimedia Commons. 6 - Interior Douglas Level. Wpcopy/Wikimedia Commons.

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A Simple Scorecard

In Summary

The scorecard has been designed for simplicity, reliability and consis-

Buy Social Canada’s goal is to enhance opportunities that

tency of use. Filling it out requires only the selection of goals and the entry

contribute to building inclusive and healthy local communi-

of priorities (established by assigning the highest number of points to the

ties. The Buy Social Canada Social Value Scorecard provides

goals with the highest priority.)

a transparent, flexible and simple way to report back to government and community on progress on a CBA. It also allows

Goal Setting Tab

for learning for future CBAs by demonstrating which goals

The first step is to identify which goals will be included in the CBA, and

developers are most responsive to, and which goals are more

the method of measuring progress on that goal. This can be done by using

difficult or expensive to achieve through a CBA. This allows

the Goal Setting tab in the spreadsheet. For each goal, select the appro-

community and government to revise expectations for future

priate measure from the drop-down list. Enter the unit of measurement to

land developments subject to a CBA, and create better relative

be used (e.g. if measuring dollars spent, units of 1,000 or 10,000 may be

scoring for community goals.

appropriate.)

As with all our tools and resources, we are placing the CBA

Points are then assigned per the unit of measurement chosen. The num-

toolkit into the commons for anyone’s use. Simply download

ber of points chosen determines the relative priority given to that goal.

the Social Value Scorecard at www.buysocialcanada.com/

Measurement may also be specified in percentage terms relative to an

guide/. We are available to provide advice and support. We

absolute numerical goal. Goals on the scorecard that are not a priority for

invite and welcome feedback and contributions to the future

a specific development can be ignored.

evolution and editions of the SVS for CBAs.

Goal Tabs The scorecard permits the identification of goals from a drop-down menu of categories (Employment, Procurement, Employment Training

THE AUTHOR: DAVID LEPAGE IS MANAGING PARTNER OF BUY SOCIAL CANADA, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER SOCIALLY- DRIVEN PURCHASERS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUPPLIERS, BUILDING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THAT GENERATE COMMUNITY VALUE. HE CAN BE REACHED AT DAVID@BUYSOCIALCANADA.COM.

etc.) The assigned points will be totaled automatically. Case Study As an example of how the SVS works in practice, check out the Embers Staffing Solutions Story case study at https://bit.ly/2LqP63B, as an example of a CBA in action. In this CBA, the Vancouver Parq Casino wishing to ex-

2 and 3 - The Goalsetting tab enables the user to identify the range of benefits that the community would like to achieve; the Goal tabs are used to establish priorities and ascribe credits to specific objectives.

pand its operations and build an accompanying urban resort became a pilot project and success story for CBAs for the City of Vancouver.

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INTERVIEW WITH PCL’s new Director, Sustainability, Scott Beckman PCL Construction [pcl.com] is a group of independent construction companies working in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and in Australia. Its operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets amount to an annual construction volume of more than $8 billion, making PCL one of the largest contracting organizations in North America.

SABMag: What has been PCL’s experience in sustainable building thus far? PCL: PCL’s consistent focus on sustainability over the years has resulted in a portfolio of work that demonstrates measurable benefits including energy and water savings and smart material choices that help our clients meet their goals for sustainability and cost effectiveness. PCL has been involved in the construction of more than 165 LEED certified projects across North America with a value of more than $15 billion and has 318 LEED credentialed staff. We have full-time experts in building envelope, mechanical, electrical and structural systems, as well as a sus-

to follow basic sustainability requirements such as stormwater

tainability professional network across North America engaged in de-

pollution prevention, tracking sustainability aspects of materials,

veloping high performance low impact building solutions for our clients.

construction waste recycling, and indoor air quality management

We have a new partnership with Microsoft to develop smart solutions

during construction.

that will improve system efficiencies throughout buildings. One focus

Construction Management and Integrated Project Delivery meth-

is to reduce management, maintenance, and utility costs by learning

ods allow PCL to bring our cost estimating, engineering, and ma-

from the data collected, to create improvements and efficiencies. For

terial sourcing expertise to the project team to inform the design-

example, these systems can use sensors and custom algorithms to au-

ers and the owner of the best options to meet their needs.

tomatically turn off the heat in unused rooms or areas of a building.

Design-build projects require PCL to manage the consulting team

Another outcome will be to increase occupant satisfaction and produc-

which means PCL is responsible for all aspects of sustainability.

tivity. We can personalize and automate a building’s features such as

For Public Private Partnership (P3) projects, PCL is responsible for

lighting, heating and cooling, room utilization, and more, to create a

all design and construction components of sustainability, and we

more comfortable and productive work environment.

must work with our facilities management partners to make the

We have established a Solar Centre of Excellence with experts who can

best choices based on life cycle cost and energy efficiency.

deliver renewable energy at all scales from utility projects to individual buildings. The group has installed more than 660 MW of solar projects,

SABMag: Companies also try to implement sustainability prac-

which is enough to power more than 130,000 homes. In addition, we

tices internally. What is PCL doing in that regard?

are expanding our modular construction capabilities which allows us to

PCL: We are working continuously to ensure that we are “walking

achieve significant reductions in on-site waste generation and overall

the talk” of sustainability by improving our performance through

schedule durations.

reducing waste, energy use, and carbon emissions across our operations. We recently joined the City of Edmonton’s Corpo-

SABMag: What do you see as your role as Director, Sustainability?

rate Climate Leaders Program, a new initiative empowering local

PCL: My role is to ensure that we are leveraging our sustainability knowl-

businesses to take leadership on climate action and save money

edge and expertise to add value for our clients on every project we

through operational efficiencies. As part of the program we are

touch by identifying opportunities for high-performance construction.

establishing and will maintain a corporate greenhouse gas inven-

I also assist PCL’s clients in profitably developing, designing, construct-

tory. The next steps include developing plans and targets for re-

ing, and operating projects to achieve the highest levels of sustainabil-

ducing those greenhouse gas emissions.

ity, with a focus on reduced energy consumption and low-carbon/netcarbon-neutral targets. I’m also involved in improving our day-to-day

SABMag: What is your big picture vision of PCL’s influence and

operations through the incorporation of measures to help reduce our

contribution to sustainable building in the coming years?

energy, material, and water consumption.

PCL: Our vision, from a sustainability perspective, is to minimize the impact of construction on every aspect of every project we

SABMag: On a typical building project, how much influence does PCL

touch. We are aiming to be a knowledgeable partner that helps

have in ensuring or improving the sustainable aspects of a project?

our clients design and build net zero carbon buildings. During the

PCL: We can bring the greatest value to the client when we are involved

construction phase, our ultimate goal is to implement net zero

in the early stages of a project. The rating system and the project de-

construction sites where we achieve 100 percent waste diversion

livery type will both have an influence on PCL’s involvement and role

and work with our suppliers and contractors to decarbonize the

related to sustainability. In general, a lump sum project requires PCL

supply chain.

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