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Tall Wood

World survey gives insights on new building method

Telus Spark

Science Centre

Educating the public about environment and technologies

Time to close Interview with the windows

Glenn MacEachern

Ritchie Courtyard

Residence Exterior corridors save energy

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6-12 Industry News, Products, People, Events 13 Ritchie Courtyard Residence From industrial site to residential living, condo uses exterior corridors to save energy

CEU Article:

Designing buildings for real performance Energy modelling must deliver the goods

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23 Telus Spark Science Centre

LEED Gold building educates public about environment and technologies

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28 Tall Wood

Insights from survey of Tall Wood construction

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2015 Canadian Directory of Sustainable Products and Services

46 Interview with Glenn MacEachern Time to close the windows

28 Ronald McDonald House

issuE DON’T MISS next SPRING 2015 - Ronald McDonald House Sensitive design on a downtown site gives families a place of serenity

- Continuing Education: Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide Latest ideas for designing high-performance envelopes

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Architecture Canada | RAIC report of

Québec [AAPPQ] , the board

ratified a statement of support

Architecture in May, the RAIC

of the RAIC endorsed AAPPQ’s

for the Idle No More movement.

honoured three Quebec archi-

call to review the outdated gov-

The RAIC supports the goals and

tects with Fellowships: Gavin

ernment Order-in-Council, which

aspirations of First Nations to

Affleck, FRAIC, Sylvie Girard,

regulates the fee tariffs for pro-

Ewa Bieniecka, MRAIC, RAIC Regional Director, Quebec

create 'healthy, just, equitable

FRAIC

fessional services provided by

and sustainable communities'.

FRAIC.

Less than a year has gone

also issued a statement about

In February, the RAIC board

In March, the RAIC support-

During

the

and

Festival

Harry

Yaghjian,

Fellowship recognizes

achievements of excellence in and

architects to government. In October, RAIC partnered

ed an architecture student-led

architecture

outstanding

with Martin Houle, MRAIC, a

symposium at Laval University

contribution and distinguished

Montreal architect and found-

– Succession in Architecture:

service to the profession or the

er of Kollectif, Quebec’s lead-

Where are we going? The RAIC

community.

ing architecture-based website.

In July, Maria Cook, RAIC

Kollectif gathers in one place the

Manager, Communications and

public and professional activities within the architectural commu-

by following my election as

unpaid

RAIC’s new Regional Director

upholding the right of architec-

Advocacy,

for Quebec. Since January, I

tural interns to receive payment

MRAIC, and I met with admin-

have attended board of direc-

for their work. It is essential, ethi-

istrators

Also in October, the RAIC

tors’ meetings, the Festival of

cal professional practice.

l’Architecture du Québec [MAQ]

and numerous members, includ-

student

internships,

David the

Theodore, Maison

nity in Quebec.

Architecture in Winnipeg, and

In May, following my meeting

to discuss the MAQ’s Young

ing myself, took part in a con-

met with colleagues, interns, stu-

with Nathalie Dion, president of

Architectural Critics Competition.

ference in Québec City on his-

dents and organizations.

the Quebec Order of Architects

The RAIC will take part in this

toric preservation, organized by

This year has been an oppor-

[OAQ], the RAIC sent a state-

national initiative in 2015 to reach

the Association for Preservation

tunity to get acquainted with

ment in support of an OAQ initia-

out to youth and stimulate archi-

Technology International.

the dynamic architecture and

tive for a provincial architecture

tectural writing.

design community in Quebec

policy. The RAIC understands

In August, following my meet-

bership is essential to strength-

and to bring forth to colleagues

OAQ’s proposal having prepared

ing with Lyne Parent, executive-

ening RAIC’s position as the

across Canada the importance of

in 2005 a Consultation Paper on

director of the Association of

national advocacy voice for the

regional events and issues.

a Model Architecture Policy.

Architects in Private Practice in

profession across Canada.

I was more than puzzled by the Architecture Canada article by Pierre Gallant FRAIC, in the Fall, 2014 issue of SABMag and thought that I would share some concerns with you. The librato of the article seems to be that architects are "helpers" in "turning dreams into realities", with the owner "in the lead in the programming stage". Mr. Gallant continues that in the DP stage, the "planning personnel is in the lead", and "in the design stage the architect leads".

The capitulation of the "lead" role in the programme and DP stages to the owner and planning personnel is distressing to me, as these stages are germane to the success of any project. A sophisticated and learned owner will make the greatest impact on a project, however, a comprehensive and holistic programme sets up the project for success - and a means of measuring such. In my experience, owners are rarely able to accomplish this task in a mean-

ingful way.The DP stage can not be "lead" by "planning personnel" who are not architects and are not professionally retained by the owner. This stage is no more than an "advance screening" of the project by the municipality - the design is established by the architect and owner - and the zoning bylaws in place for the property. Perhaps in some jurisdictions there are negotiations and amendments to the zoning parameters in the way of augmentations made to exceed

these parameters and/or to compensate for aspects that do not meet the parameters. My point is that the initial stages identified by Mr. Gallant are the most "powerful" to making a project that truly succeeds in many aspects. If the architect is in a "helper" role - in compartmentalized roles - who is "leading" the project?

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Clarification We reported on the performance of the Farnham Garrison Mess Hall in the Fall, 2014 issue of SABMag , and since been advised that the performance results are even better, as follows:

print and digital SABMag and on www.sabmagazine.com. For information contact dgriffith@ sabmagazine.com.

in 78 product

categories, with the design com-

New Interface Carpet Tile Collection Earns Top Honours

munity casting more than 60,000 online votes for finalists during a two-week period in October. A jury of top architects and design-

- Water reduction: 42.5%.

ers selected winners from among

- Energy Savings [compared

these finalists.

to MNECB]: 49.2%

A full list of 2014 winners can

- Waste diverted from landfill:

More than 2,000 submissions were received

be found on the magazine’s web-

85.9%

site at http://www.interiordesign.

- Recycled materials: 31.8%

net/industry/awards/. For more

- Regional materials: 52.9%

information on Interface, visit

In the article, we neglected to

interface.com.

include Gary Lummis who was

Introduction of LEED v4 to be delayed

the Food Services Specialist on the project. Our apologies.

SABMag launches first of video case study series SABMag has produced its first Video Building Case Study. For our readers, the web video case studies is another way that SABMag can concisely present and summarize some of the most sustainable high-performance buildings in Canada. For our sponsors, the web video case studies demonstrates their capabilities. The video can be seen at http://sabmagazine.com/westmountrecrcentrevideo.html. The SABMag Video Building Case Study Series will complement the content found in the

The architectural and design community has voted Human Nature – the latest Global carpet tile collection from Interface – Best of Year in Interior Design magazine’s annual awards program. A new skinny plank series inspired

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The U.S. Green Building Council [USGBC] has decided that requiring new LEED projects to register for the new LEED v4 as of June 2015 was too soon, and has shifted that date back to October 31, 2016. The decision is based on feedback received during the annual Greenbuild conference in October. USGBC launched LEED v4 in November, 2013 to include product transparency, whole building life-cycle analysis, and newer energy standards. In a press release, Rick Fedrizzi, CEO of USGBC, said, “When USGBC launched LEED v4 last year, we set out with one goal in mind—to raise the bar in a way that challenges the building industry to reach higher than

ever before. This is our nature and USGBC and its members’ collective mission. However, the market has requested additional time to prepare for LEED v4, so we are responding.“ The adoption of LEED v4 in Canada [the largest user of LEED outside of the U.S.] under the Canada Green Building Council will be similarly delayed. The LEED v4 Materials and Resources [MR] credits have been of most concern, especially the new Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits, which could be revised.

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news New Demo House web video series a show and tell on high performance

Canada. Videos will be available for viewing in mid-2015. Companies wishing to sponsor should contact dgriffith@sabmagazine.com.

Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide released

ecoHouse Canada, the sister magazine of SABMag on highperformance housing, is teaming up with our web affiliates at ecohome.net and ecohabitation. com to build a high-performance Demonstration House and document its construction in a 20-part web video series. Designed to achieve LEED Platinum, the Demo House will be an energy miser while also providing a superior indoor air environment – big considerations in a land where we close up our homes for winter for nearly half the year. The Demo House takes our advocacy for better home construction to another level. In the videos we'll show and tell all of the main construction steps, and talk about the types of products and technologies that can be used. For example, the house will be a slab-on-grade construction with in-floor radiant heating. Passive ideas, in other words free heating and cooling, will be prominent. The point is to provide our readers and viewers with lots of ideas. We have invited companies that we felt would make a good fit with the Demo House to become sponsors by supplying their products. Several have come on board, and they will be noted in the videos and in the print articles that will be published in upcoming articles of ecoHouse Canada. Product sponsors so far are Roxul, W.R. Meadows, Kott Lumber, Uponor, Ecogenia, CGC, Lumos, Fantech, Delta [Cosella Dorken], and Mitsubishi Electric

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Consulting engineers Morrison Hershfield has released the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide – Analysis, Applications, and Insights, which can be downloaded from BC Hydro. The guide describes how to mitigate thermal bridging to reduce energy consumption in buildings. The Guide addresses a number of obstacles currently confronting our industry by: - Cataloguing the thermal performance of common building envelope assemblies and interface details. - Providing data-driven guidance to assist consideration of thermal bridging in building codes and bylaws, design and whole building energy simulations. - Examining the costs associated with improving the thermal performance of opaque building envelope assemblies and interface details, and forecasting the energy impact for several building types and climates. - Evaluating the cost effectiveness of improving the building envelope through more thermally-efficient assemblies, interface details and varying insulation levels. Info: propel@morrisonhershfield.com

Portland State researchers pinpoint links between trees and air quality A team of scientists from Portland State University [PSU] have found direct links between the presence of mature trees in a city and the air quality its citizens enjoy, uncovering new pathways to understanding the value pro-

vided by urban forests and the design of healthy cities. The PSU team worked with volunteers to place a network of 144 sensors across the greater Portland region. The scientists then examined neighbourhoodspecific air quality data correlated with detailed maps of Portland’s tree canopy. Then the researchers went a step further by calculating the total health-related respiratory benefit from Portland’s urban forest. The amount of nitrogen dioxide—an air pollutant that contributes to respiratory illnesses such as asthma—removed by the region’s trees amounts to $6.59 million per year saved by avoiding missed school and work days, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations.

labelling for food is standardized in order to simplify its use. The EPD's use can contribute to earning up to two points under LEED v4 provisions, which require the use of at least 20 products with EPDs and 50% of products with improved life cycle performance. Additionally, use of North American-made tile can contribute toward earning up to 30 points under Green Globes provisions for core, shell, and interior fit-outs.

UDI Awards for Excellence celebrate best of B.C. development

Ceramic tile industry releases EPD The Tile Council of North America, Inc. has released its Environmental Product Declaration [EPD] for ceramic tile made in North America, which is third-party certified by UL Environment. It can be found at www.TCNAtile.com. Specific to North Americanmade ceramic tile, the EPD is derived from in-depth analysis of data related to tile manufacturing and use-from the raw material extraction process to disposal of tile at the end of its life-with emphasis on the priority considerations of the green building community, including energy and resource consumption and emissions to air, land, and water. The environmental impacts that are measured and the methodology for measuring them are dictated by the North American Product Category Rule [PCR] for flooring EPDs. By following this standard, the ceramic tile EPD reports the environmental facts of ceramic tile in a fashion similar to other flooring EPDs, much as nutrition

The Urban Development Institute Pacific Region [UDI] has announced the winners of the 2014 UDI Awards for Excellence the premier form of peer recognition for B.C.’s real estate development industry. The winning projects, submitted in several categories including Best Heritage, Best Affordable, Best Urban Infill and Best in Show, were awarded based on sustainable building and landscape features, innovative design, marketing success, as well as integration with transit and community context. One example is the SAIL, Adera Development project which won Best Low-Rise Residential Vancouver/North Shore. It is the first six-storey wood-frame development at the University of British Columbia. Photos of the winning projects are found at: www.facebook.com/UDIBC .

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Green Parking Council launches Green Garage Certification

RAIC welcomes new executive director

Green Garage Certification is the world’s only rating system defining and recognizing sustainable practices in parking structure management, programming, design, and technology. An industry-driven, field-tested road map for high-performance new and existing parking garages, Green Garage Certification recognizes forward-thinking facilities shaping the transportation network of tomorrow. Built through the collaboration of over 200 professionals from the parking, real estate, technology and sustainability worlds, Green Garage Certification promotes a holistic approach to garage performance and sustainability and encourages the adoption of emerging smart parking and intelligent transportation tools. www.greenparkingcouncil.org

Energy Assessment Guidebook Launch

Saving energy is easier than you think. And while you’re at it, you save money and help to protect the environment. Energy saving technology is improving

every day. This booklet is a brief introduction to an energy assessment, or an energy audit. In this booklet you will find tips and tricks to help save energy in your business, office, home, or other building, and how to get started on your own energy assessment. Some of the subjects covered include: - How Much Energy Do You Use? - Ventilation - Optimize HVAC - Lights that Save Energy - Office and Electrical Equipment - Water Uses Energy - Become Independent [PV and CHP] Get a copy at www.mi-group.ca

Common Threads Weaving Community through Collaborative Eco-Art by Sharon Kallis

Ian Chodikoff, FRAIC is the new executive director of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada [RAIC]. He is a widely respected architect, urban designer, educator, and a for-

mer editor of Canadian Architect magazine, and director of Fora Strategic Planning, an urban design consultancy in Toronto. His professional interests include linking architecture-related opportunities with topics such as public health, social inclusion, economic development, and multiculturalism. Many of these interests have resulted in the funding and management of research projects, publications, exhibitions, and consulting rojects for public and private organizations.

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Using the latest in acrylic copolymer, UV resistant and hydrophobic chemistry, a Dryvit® finish can provide a variety of high performance characteristics with the appearance of stucco, limestone, brick, and metal.

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news New applied research facility will create graduates of green energy and efficient building George Brown College has opened its new Green Building Centre which will train students in advanced construction systems, green energy and computer-enabled, efficient buildings while simultaneously creating space for industry partners to conduct full-scale development projects focused on construction practices that are environmentally responsible and resourceefficient. Located within George Brown's Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies, the facility will enable an estimated 160 research projects with industry partners in its first five years, and has already created nearly 60 jobs. It offers industry much needed space for innovation, research, development, testing and compliance allowing partners to create new products that will have a lasting impact on the community. The building is supported by a $6.6-million Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario [FedDev Ontario] contribution, matched by George Brown's own investment of $6.8 million. Info: jserwatuk@georgebrown.ca.

Ontario Tire Stewardship Student Design Challenge winners see their design come to life

The concourse area of Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA

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Centre in downtown Toronto recently underwent a sustainable makeover using recycled tire products. as a result of the winning submission by University of Toronto students Greg Bunker, Jessica Wagner and David Garcia in the 2013 Ontario Tire Stewardship [OTS] Design Challenge for their conceptualization of the urban space. The Design Challenge encourages design students to showcase their creativity in a sustainable way by revitalizing outdoor spaces with products made from recycled tires. Designs were judged based on originality, feasibility, sustainability and innovation. The winning design saw the concourse area repaved with green and beige SofSURFACES tiles, while recycled rubber blocks were installed to offer an inviting space for YMCA members. http://www. rethinktires.ca/designchallenge

JCI Architects balance density and sustainability in Bangladesh Densification often decreases infrastructure costs and the human footprint on valuable agricultural land, even in Canada with its large open spaces. The master plan of JCI Architects of Toronto for a community at the northern edge of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, proposes a typology that effectively balances density and efficiency with ecological sustainability. The development con-

Air flow

Community gardens

sists of 2,300 dwelling units spread throughout 30, 10-storey buildings across a 32-acre site. It strives to enrich density by offering a quality of life different from current development models through thoughtful urban design and passive energy conservation strategies. Info: ssengupta@jciarchitects.com.

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Keilhauer Wins RCO Gold and Best of Canada

Keilhauer has been recognized by the Recycling Council of Ontario with a Gold award in the IC&I [Industrial, Commercial and Institutional facilities] category for waste diversion. In addition, Talk, a collection of seating and tables designed by Keilhauer to encourage face-to-face interaction, has been awarded Best of Canada by Canadian Interiors magazine. Keilhauer’s success in waste diversion is just one part of the company’s Big-Time Corporate Goal; Closed Loop Manufacturing. Details of this can be found at http://www.keilhauer.com/company/, and then follow the link.

events u January 7, 2015 Closing date for Call for Presentations for the CaGBC National Conference 'Building Lasting Change 2015', www. cagbc.org/CAGBC/Conference/ Call_for_Presentations u January 26 Deadline to submit to to 2015 Ontario Association of Architects Awards. www.oaa.on.ca.

u January 29 International Wood Symposium, Vancouver zcaul@wood-works.ca u March 6 Deadline to submit to the 2015 Canadian Green Building Awards www.sabmagazine.com

PRODUCTS WASTE Not, Want Not… Interface has drawn on the natural beauty found in salvaged matter and materials for the design of its new Reclaim carpet tiles. The 25cm x 1m skinny plank series echoes the look of worn, weathered wood, lending interiors a feeling that’s both warm and inviting yet completely modern. Constructed of 100% recycled content fibre that combines reclaimed carpet fibre with salvaged fishing nets, Reclaim remains true to its name and at the same time is in lockstep with the company’s Mission Zero promise to eliminate any negative impact is has on the environment by the year 2020. Eight colour options. www.interface.com

New cladding for renovations With its modernization façade ERC 50, Schuco provides a new cladding system for the efficient modernization of existing buildings. The aluminumconstruction system allows for energy-efficient renovation of facades with windows using a holistic system approach. An external load-bearing structure is fitted with fixing brackets from one floor to the next over a specified distance onto the grid of the building structure. In this way, non-load-bearing spandrel areas can be bridged. This load-bearing structure serves as the basic framework for the integration as a whole of the following system modules. www.schuco-usa.com.

Cut & Compose brings typographic design to interiors The Cut & Compose collection by Shaw supports the Green Apple initiative of the Center for Green Schools at the US Green Building Council for healthier, safer, more sustainable learning environments by donating a portion of proceeds from sales. Offered in three 24x24 tile styles and two broadloom styles, Cut & Compose is manufactured with Shaw Solution Q Extreme 100% solution dyed nylon on EcoWorx Performance Broadloom and EcoWorx backing. www.shawinc.com.

Healthy mineral-based paint ROMA has introduced a new, mineral-based paint technology that is the healthy alternative to acrylic paints, completely zero VOC, ultralow TVOC, toxin-free, odourless, asthma-free, and naturally mould-resistant and highly durable. ROMA’s mineral paints and plasters are made from natural, raw materials manufactured without toxic chemicals. ROMA is the only paint manufacturer to have 13 products Cradle to Cradle Certified™ v3.0. www.romabio.com.

XLERATOReco® 'no heat' hand dryer The high-speed, energyefficient XLERATOReco® hand dryer uses new ‘no heat’ technology to dry hands fast using only 500 watts, making XLERATOReco the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly hand dryer on the planet. XLERATOReco represents a 95% cost savings when compared to paper towels. Make a strong statement with a Green Apple XLERATOReco® available for any facility to purchase with a portion of all proceeds going back to support the Green Apple program. Hand dryers can be co-branded to include school logos, colours, mascots or a custom sustainability message. www.exceldryer.com

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Ritchie

Courtyard

Residence From industrial site to residential living, condo uses exterior corridors to save energy This six-storey, 5,040 m2, residential condominium building at 25 Ritchie in Toronto is located on what had been an industrial site for more than 100 years. Consequently, the land required exstensive remediation prior to redevelopment. The adjacent properties in the small triangular-shaped city block are a mix of single-family residential and industrial uses. by David Anand Peterson

Exterior corridor views

Equipped with a mini kitchen, table and seating area,the fully glazed community room and its activities are plainly visible from the street [1]. The treed courtyard provides an attractive and safe place for children to play and parents to socialize [2].

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PROJECT CREDITs Client Triumph Developments Architect David Peterson Architect Construction Manager Triumph Developments Structural Engineer Blackwell Bowick Partnership Ltd. Mechanical Engineer Norlin Engineering

Electrical Engineer Mitra Consulting Stormwater Management Trow Consulting Code Consultant Hine Reichard Tomlin Cost Consultant Pelican WoodCliff photos Ben Rahn of A-Frame

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Strategically placed cutouts in the roof offer glimpses of the sky [3]. Fed by recirculating filtered rainwater, the ponds add a welcoming dimension to the courtyard [4].

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DESIGNING BUILDINGS FOR REAL PERFORMANCE

Energy modelling must deliver the goods

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The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building. New rating systems, building codes and client contracts are dramatically changing this. Design [and construction] teams are being asked to specify and guarantee the maximum annual energy use of their buildings as estimated using energy models. This creates complex new relationships between designers, energy modellers, contractors and owners. This article explores what is driving the market toward actual energy performance, tools that are used to accurately estimate energy usage, guidelines on how to achieve accurate energy modelling results, and methods to verify performance.

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SCIENCE CENTRE LEED Gold building educates public about environment and technologies

This new 60,700m2 facility houses the Creative Kids Museum, themed pavilions, a touring exhibit gallery, and science visualization and presentation theatres, as well as multiple administrative and support spaces. In addition to its on-site operations, the Centre will connect Alberta communities to a Virtual Science Centre via the SuperNet, and support the province’s education system through the Renaissance Learning Centre. text by DIALOG

Entrance Plaza [1].

Located on a previously contaminated brownfield site, the reme-

Surrounding wetland areas have been conserved and the site

diation process included the installation of a methane mitigation and

links up with the existing Nose Creek regional pathway system to

detection system as a greenhouse gas emissions monitoring technique.

encourage visitors to learn about the site – inside and out. These

The site has been carefully integrated into the surrounding landscape

landscape strategies not only create an ecologically sensitive site that

and uses porous paving, bio-swales, a stormwater retention pond [also

preserves natural ecosystems, but also contribute to the Sustainable

used as an interpretive wetland], and rainwater collection to minimize

Environment goals outlined in the City of Calgary’s 2020 Plan.

stormwater runoff.

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TALL WOOD Insights from the FII/BSLC Survey of International Tall Wood Buildings In the fall of 2013, Forestry Innovation Investment and the Binational Softwood Lumber Council commissioned Perkins+Will to conduct a survey of completed Tall Wood buildings from around the world, and share the lessons learned by others with those contemplating similar projects in North America. The study was published in the spring of 2014, and SABMag took the opportunity to speak with the lead author, Rebecca Holt of Perkins+Will in Vancouver.

<SABMag: I notice that not all of the buildings in the study are

highly compatible with high performance energy standards such as

‘tall’ - in fact some have as few as five storeys. Can you explain the

Passive House.

selection criteria.

However, it should be noted that prefabrication was not limited to

>RH: Our definition of ‘tall’ was a building that exceeded the allow-

the wood components. Where we looked at buildings with concrete

able height limit of wood construction in the local building code

cores, and other concrete components, those that benefited the most

at the time of approval. In most cases that was between four and

were the ones that used prefabricated concrete panels. This was not

five storeys. We also understood that the development and design

just a question of precision, but also of speed and the elimination of

community had expressed reservations with a number of issues

wet trades on site.

including structural stability, construction tolerances, moisture protection or acoustics across building types. The goal of the

<SABMag: That prompts a question about acoustics. If you eliminate

Survey was to represent the range of construction types, including

wet trades, and with them concrete toppings, does this compromise

mass timber panel systems, post and beam and hybrid systems

acoustic performance?

across building typologies, to address these concerns.

>RH: There seems to be a lot still to learn about acoustic and moisture issues, so there is a balance to be struck between the desire to elimi-

<SABMag: Even with the progress being made here in North

nate wet trades and the desire to achieve acoustic separation. We did

America, we don’t seem to have developed the ‘wood culture’ that

see one or two projects that used a sand layer as an acoustic barrier,

appears to exist in Europe - at least not yet.

and others that focused on separating or decoupling floor and wall

>RH: Yes, I agree in reference to solid timber construction. This

assemblies to address transfer of sound between spaces; both appear

will come as we gain experience I think, but one of the biggest

to be successful. It is worth noting that for Limnologen, a CLT project

differences right now is product availability. In Europe there are

completed in Sweden in July 2009, which does not include a concrete

multiple sources of CLT and other products and each comes with

topping on the floors, a post-occupancy survey recorded only one

a considerable amount of technical expertise that manufacturers

complaint about acoustic performance.

and installers have acquired over time. <SABMag: You raise the issue of moisture protection during construc<SABMag: You have identified the need to commit to wood as a

tion, Did you find any consensus on this subject?

structural system from the inception of the project. Is this because

>RH: There appears to be no single approach to the issue of weather

the properties and performance of wood systems are quite differ-

protection. In Sweden buildings are typically protected with a rising

ent from those of other structural materials?

tent system, that may have as much to do with creating a better work-

>RH: We didn’t address the differences between wood, concrete

ing environment as it has to do with protecting wood components

and steel structural systems specifically, but what we did establish

from the weather. In the UK where there are a great number of CLT

was the need not only for a collaborative team approach, but for

projects including the Murray Grove and Bridport House apartment

the development and incorporation of appropriate details in the

towers, and several large schools, they don’t seem to take such a

construction documents that will capitalize on the speed and

conservative approach. Anecdotally we understand that engineered

precision that is possible when using prefabricated wood com-

wood products such as CLT and LVL can handle a fair amount of

ponents.

exposure to weather.

<SABMag: Is the use of prefabrication related to the high perfor-

<SABMag: It seems as if architects and engineers are prepared to take

mance nature of the buildings you researched?

on the challenge of building bigger in wood, but what about the own-

>RH: Yes, prefabrication can ensure very precise cut and fit of ele-

ers, occupants and municipal officials?

ments which helps to create air-tight envelopes and support other

>RH: Perhaps the most comprehensive response came from the

essential components of energy efficient construction. For those

Limnologen project I mentioned previously, where we were able to

buildings that had operational data available, the shop fabrica-

interview owner/occupiers of one suite, as well as representatives

tion of the envelope appeared to offer the greatest performance

from the City of Vaxjo. The owners were intensely proud of their

advantage. Being a poor conductor of heat, wood reduced the

building and considered it to have been a good investment. They

negative effects of thermal bridging. As a material, it seems to be

spoke specifically about the sense of well-being and the quality of their space.

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D For their part, the city of Vaxjo has some very innovative and sup-

right context, where the material makes sense. Also, that designing

portive policies in place. They have been monitoring the Limnologen

large wood buildings requires a holistic and collaborative approach

project since its completion and have committed to building almost

that engages all the stakeholders from the outset. This was identi-

exclusively in wood, not just for residential buildings but also institu-

fied as a priority, not just by the design teams and owners, but

tional buildings for universities and hospitals. Wood is an important

the authorities having jurisdiction as well. Everyone needs to have

component of their municipal carbon neutral policy.

the opportunity to contribute their expertise, because everything needs to be planned so carefully. This is particularly true right now,

<SABMag: It would seem from the survey that wood is a viable and

when most people are at the very steep end of the learning curve.

desirable alternative to steel or concrete, even in larger buildings. Is that a fair conclusion to draw?

<SABMag: Thanks for sharing your insights. I am sure they will be

>RH: Yes, I would definitely agree with that. However, it was made clear

helpful in raising the comfort level for those contemplating a large-

by everyone we spoke to that they are advocates of using wood in the

scale project in wood.

Two BC Case Studies Several of the considerations identified in the International Survey of Tall Wood Buildings have been explored in two recently completed projects in British Columbia: the Wood Innovation and Design Centre in Prince George, and the Mountain Equipment Co-op Head Office in Vancouver.

Wood Innovation and Design Centre With a height of 29.5 metres, the Wood Innovation and Design Centre [WIDC] in downtown Prince George, gives Canada its first glimpse of a Tall Wood future. Completed in October 2014, the six-storey demonstration project affirms BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing expertise in the design and construction of large-scale wood buildings. The main tenant will be the new Masters program in Wood Science and Engineering, which will be launched by the University of Northern British Columbia in fall 2015. The structure is a glulam post-and-beam system with built-up cross-laminated timber [CLT] floor panels. Glulam beams frame into glulam columns using proprietary aluminum dovetail Pitzl connectors. This allows the columns to run continuously from the foundation to the roof, eliminating all cross-grain bearing and shrinkage. The lateral-load resistance is primarily provided by the elevator and stair core walls, which consist of CLT panels connected together vertically with self-tapping screws. The shear walls are anchored to the foundations using a combination of shear brackets connected to the panels with self-tapping screws and hold-down anchors. The floor system consists of overlapping 3-ply upper CLT panels on 5-ply or 7-ply lower CLT panels connected together with HSK epoxy and metal mesh connectors, providing a fully composite corrugated structural section. This creates cavities within the structural section that can accommodate services above and below the floor structure, while enabling some of the CLT surfaces to be exposed.

Designed by Arkitekt bolaget Kronoberg, Limnologen is a four building apartment complex in Vaxjo, Sweden, constructed of of CLT, glulam columns and beams and wood framing above a ground floor of concrete. [Photo courtesy Midroc Property Development] [1].

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Interview with: Glenn MacEachern Glenn MacEachern of ECO Insulating Glass [www.ecoglass.ca] makes the case for closing the windows on energy-efficient buildings.

âSABMag: There's lots of glazing being used on buildings, but

âSABMag: What about the higher

what are you seeing out there?

up-front cost for your IG units?

áGM: We're seeing new buildings with standard dual pane insu-

áGM: Yes, that can be said of most

lated glass [IG] units with a R-2 insulating value, a technology invented 80 years ago. Many commercial buildings are are using

3 Heat Mirror™ Films

high-performance building products. But, as energy prices continue to rise,

Low-E IG units or IG units of Low-E glass filled with argon which

it makes dollars and sense in the long

provide only R-3 or R-4 performance. It's almost like leaving the

run to make the investment up front.

windows open. To save energy, builders are turning to the latest

The Empire State Building was ret-

technologies: digital addressable lighting interface lighting con-

rofitted with 6,500 windows with

trols, underfloor air distribution systems, HVAC controls, smart

Heat Mirror™ glass that upgraded

grid technology and more. They are missing the obvious: insulate

the glass from R-2 to R-8, which has reduced annual energy costs by over

the windows where 30% of energy loss occurs.

$400,000. The payback is estimated at three years. Our experience has âSABMag: ECO Insulating Glass makes insulated glass [IG] units,

been that retrofitting existing glass with high-performance IG units can

so what is the message from your company?

pay for itself in three to five years, and save millions of dollars of energy

áGM: ECO Insulating Glass has been offering ECOGLASS/HM

costs over the next 25 years.

IG units, with R-values of R-8 to R-20, for 20 years. Builders can “tune” the glass performance based on the building’s exposure

âSABMag: What has been the market acceptance?

to maximize energy savings and daylighting. They also get the

áGM: Over 200 Million square feet of Heat Mirror™ high R-value IG units

additional benefits of 99.5% UV protection, better condensation

have been installed around the world, and it's been well tested in Canada.

control, sound control values up to STC 49, and a better level of

The IQALUIT Hospital in Nunavut chose ECOGLASS/HM IG units with an

comfort that affects the quality of the work environment.

insulating value of R-20. This configuration includes three Low-E films creating four air chambers filled with a Krypton/Xenon gas combination,

âSABMag: What's behind the high R-values ?

giving the windows the same insulating value as the walls.

áGM: We use Heat Mirror™ technology which was developed by

The retrofit of the Enwave Theatre at Harbourfront in Toronto saw

Southwall Technologies back in the 1980s. In 1999, Heat Mirror™

ECOGLASS/HM IG units integrated with photovotaics and installed into

was recognized by Popular Science Magazine as one of the Top

40-year old steel frames. Concordia University testing revealed an insu-

100 Inventions of the Millennium” so it is a well-tested technology.

lating value of R-5 for the IG units in the envelope, and energy is also

âSABMag: What about the extra weight of insulated IG units ? áGM: Triple-pane IG units often have an extra layer of glass which makes them 50% heavier than ECOGLASS/HM at only half the insulating value. The extra weight increases the dead load, and complicates transportation and installation. ECOGLASS/HM Quad units

generated through the photovotaics. Given their production requirements and superior performance, it is to be expected that the types of products we make are more expensive. But the issue is investment value, not cost. After a short payback the rest is pure energy savings for the next 20 years. It's time to close the windows.

have two interior Low-E films that add nothing to the weight of the IG units but can deliver R-14 insulation. The weight is the same as a dual pane IG unit but the insulating value is equal to a wall.

Dual Pane LowE w/argon 1"

Triple Pane LowE w/argon 1 - 1/2"

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ECO GLASS | HM w/krypton 1"

ECO GLASS | HM w/krypton and xenon 1"

the enwave theatre, toronto.

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EPDs are third party verified (certified) reports published by product manufacturers that provide quality assured and comparable information regarding environmental performance of their products or system. The CaGBC LEED v4 Rating System and Architecture 2030 are emphasizing the demand for EPDs, by addressing transparency in environmental lifecycle impacts and the selection of building products with improved lifecycles. North American Precast Concrete associations are working together with ASTM International and Athena Sustainable Materials Institute to achieve a third party- verified EPD; providing comprehensive, uniform, and transparent details about a product’s composition and environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. Available in the fall of 2014.

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