Green Building Festival Schedule
Tue. Sept. 9, 2008 - Plenary Sessions
| 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS |
| 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: WHAT IS IT, AND WHAT ARE LEADING EXAMPLES IN EUROPE? Sponsored by Consulate General of the Netherlands |
| 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM | MALMO, SWEDEN - Green City of the Future |
| 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | MORNING COFFEE BREAK |
| 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM | GREATER TORONTO AIRPORT AUTHORITY - Eco-Industrial Zone |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | GEOTHERMAL INNOVATION - Efficient, Comfortable, and Responsible: Innovations in Heating and Cooling with GeoExchange™ |
| 1:40 PM - 2:20 PM | BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING - Beyond CAD: Software for Sustainable Design Sponsored by Autodesk |
| 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM | AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK |
| 2:40 PM - 3:20 PM | |
| 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM | |
| 4:50 PM - 6:30 PM |
Wed. Sept. 10, 2008 - Concurrent Sessions
| 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 1A - Green Home Case Studies |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 1C - Corp. Social Responsibility, Carbon Benchmarking |
| 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | THE GREEN HOMEBUILDERS WORKSHOP Sponsored by Union Gas |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 1B - Indoor Air Quality & Bio-filters |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 1D - Roundtable on Next Generation Campus Sustainability Planning |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | GBF TRADE SHOW: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 2A - Sustainable Neighbourhoods |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 2B - Design for Disassembly and Adaptability in Buildings |
| 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 2C - New Technologies + Renewables |
| 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 2D - Innovative Public Sector Initiatives |
| 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | GREEN REAL-ESTATE WORKSHOP - Market Opportunities for Green Home Sales |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 3B - Glazing + Green Roofs |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 3A - Emerald Hills Urban Village |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 3C - Green Building Incentives |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 3D - Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology - A living laboratory of sustainable design |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 4A - EQuilibrium Homes |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 4C - Commissioning and Sustainability |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 4B - WWF Office, Holland / Lyon, Carre du Soie |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | CONCURRENT SESSION - 4D - Wood in Sustainable Buildings |
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: WHAT IS IT, AND WHAT ARE LEADING EXAMPLES IN EUROPE?
Sponsored by Consulate General of the Netherlands
Speaker:
Ronald Rovers - Sustainable Building Resource Centre
In the end, its about constructing building and houses. In a green or sustainable way. But what is that? What exactly do we want to establish, overlooking the impacts of our life style and the world’s resource situation?
And how do we perform there? And more specific: What is happening in Europe? The presentation will show the latest trends and achievements in Europe, and illustrate these with buildings recently established, regular as well as demonstration projects. Buildings that achieve “high performance” ( and what is it?) as well as 0- energy or even energy (or materials) producing buildings. In fact examples of how everything should be constructed, given the global transition we need to establish.
More Details - Sustainable Building: What is it, and what are leading examples in Europe?.
MALMO, SWEDEN - Green City of the Future
Speaker:
Johanna Ekne - Environmental Department - City of Malmo
Director, City Planning
Malmo, Sweden
In 2001, Malmö began the reclamation of its Västra Hamnen (Western Harbour) brownfield into the world-leading BO01 mixed-use development. This clean, green 25 hectare (of an eventual 160 ha) pedestrian/cyclist-centred project generates 100% of its own energy from renewable sources, uses storm water as a design feature and integrates heritage industrial buildings. It is home to Santiago Calatrava's Turning Torso, a spectacular twisting skyscraper which quickly became Malmö's new landmark.
Speaker:
Chris Rickett - Toronto and Region Conservation
"Partners in Project Green: a Pearson Eco-Business Zone" aims to develop North America's largest eco-business zone on 12,000+ hectares of land surrounding Pearson International Airport where waste becomes a resource, green fleets and buildings operate and the eco-system is enhanced.
More Details - Greater Toronto Airport Authority.
VANCOUVER OLYMPIC VILLAGE
Speaker:
Roger Bayley, P. Eng.
This presentation will address the growing concern of climate change and the impact of the building and construction industry on greenhouse gas emissions, resource use and waste. The discussion will focus on the design and construction of Vancouver’s 2010 Olympic Village. The Village comprises 1.4 million square feet of commercial and residential development in 15-20 buildings including 1,100 residential units.
More Details - Vancouver Olympic Village.
LUNCH & SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Speaker:
Andrew Bowerbank – Executive Director, World Green Building Council
Urban societies around the world are on the verge of realizing an extraordinary transformation in the marketplace. Andrew Bowerbank will review current climate change perspectives; explore how market transformations of the past could help us plan for the future; and demonstrate how buildings and infrastructure need to be a major part of our efforts if we are to reduce the resource intensive demands of the built environment.
More Details - Lunch & Special Presentation.
GEOTHERMAL INNOVATION - Efficient, Comfortable, and Responsible: Innovations in Heating and Cooling with GeoExchange™
Speaker:
Ted Kantrowitz - Candian GeoExchange Coalition
The market in Canada for GeoExchange™ (a.k.a. Ground Source Heat Pump) systems, has been growing at over 40 % annually for each of the past three years, with radically higher growth rates for individual stakeholders. New stakeholders, including experienced European firms and innovative homebuilders, have begun to enter the market. At the same time, rapid market advancement in some provinces has led to innovation in different areas of the country at different rates. This presentation will focus on some of the leading-edge developments either at play in Canada or soon to be seen in local markets as well as coming developments in the national quality programme.
More Details - Geothermal Innovation.
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING - Beyond CAD: Software for Sustainable Design
Sponsored by Autodesk
Speaker:
Allan Partridge - AAA, MAIBC, MRAIC, LEEDTMAP - Partner , HIP Architects
Allan Partridge, partner at HIP Architects, Edmonton presents Integrated Practice Delivery (IPD). He uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to facilitate the integrated design process and underpin the project delivery success. He is also exploring the concept of leveraging a building model for design-to-fabrication.
More Details - Building Information Modelling.
INNOVATIVE BUILDING MATERIALS: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Speaker:
Axel Ritter - Ritter Architekten
German architect Axel Ritter has written a book on current and emerging innovative materials that will be changing the way we build. Axel will speak directly to innovation in the sustainable materials that we can expect to see.
More Details - Innovative Building Materials: An International Perspective.
INNOVATIVE BUILDINGS & MATERIALS: BIOMIMICRY
Speaker:
Christopher Sweetnam-Holmes
Biomimicry for Building
Biomimicry is the study of embedding nature's best design and processes into human-made designs in order to solve problems that concern humans. The presentation would entail an inspiring survey of emerging trends in biomimicry as it shapes building systems and building form, with theoretical and built examples. To inspire participants to not just work with or for the environment, but to look to the natural world for solutions to our development challenges.
More Details - Innovative Buildings & Materials: Biomimicry.
FUTURE CITY - INSPIRED BY BIOLOGY
Speaker:
Ken Brooks - LEED AP - Design Leader, Architecture, HOK
Ken Brooks from HOK Architects asks "Can we design a city more like a forest?" and presents a provocative and compelling vision of the future city based on biology rather than technology including ideas about water, energy, transportation, building systems, and standards, neighbourhoods and land use. Ken concludes with three surprising characteristics of a biologically inspired city.
More Details - Future City - Inspired by Biology.
LIFETIME ACHIEVMENT AWARDS PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION
Peter Love, Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer and past Lifetime Achievment Award Recipient will present the 2008 Awards to 3 of Canada's Leading Green Building Professionals
More Details - Lifetime Achievment Awards Presentation and Reception.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 1A - Green Home Case Studies
Speakers:
Janna Levitt B.A., B.Arch., OAA
Partner, Levitt Goodman Architects
Rob Dumont - Dumont and Associates
Levitt Goodman House:
Janna Levitt and Dean Goodman used the design of their own house to demonstrate various principles developed over the years of their practice; incorporating their conviction that residential architecture can be modest, sustainable, adaptable and a good neighbour without compromising quality of life. The house stands as an example of a new standard for urban residential design.
Factor 9 Home:
The Factor 9 Home, completed in 2007, is a demonstration home located in Regina. It is targeted to use 90% less energy per square metre of floor area than the average home in Saskatchewan as well as 50% less water. The home features very high levels of energy efficiency and environmental performance, aiming to produce 90 per cent less greenhouse gas than a typical Regina home.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 1A.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 1C - Corp. Social Responsibility, Carbon Benchmarking
More and more companies are embracing Corporate Social Responsibility and producing annual reports on their progress in this burgeoning field. This session looks at real examples of building portfolio owners reducing their carbon footprint through efficiencies and lowering operating costs. The session also explores the new world of carbon credits and how owners can position themselves to take advantage of it.
- Corporate Sustainability and the role it plays in a new carbon constrained world. - Carbon Footprinting and the importance of having an integrated EMS tool - Carbon Management – implementing carbon reduction activities - The Carbon Market and Carbon Capital Management
More Details - Concurrent Session - 1C.
THE GREEN HOMEBUILDERS WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Union Gas
Speakers:
John B. Godden, B.E.S.
President - Clearsphere/Alpha-Tec Consulting and Construction
Paul Duffy – Principal, Buchan, Lawton, Parent Ltd.
This Workshop for homebuilders will explore and analyze technologies highlighted in various Green Home rating programs and the winning strategies builders have used to successfully implement each. Hear practical recommendations for building better homes for industry experts, and learn about the various Green Home Labels and Programs available for the residential sector and how to take full advantage of the opportunities they provide.
More Details - The Green Homebuilders Workshop.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 1B - Indoor Air Quality & Bio-filters
Speakers:
Birgit Siber - Diamond and Schmitt Architects
Alan Darlington – President, Air Quality Solutions
Sean Ellis - Building Health Centre, Inc.
The Evolution of the Living Wall Bio-filter
Since pioneering the use of living wall bio-filters Diamond and Schmitt Architects (DSAI) have incorporated them into the design of over 11 projects, providing the opportunity to refine the approach and enhance understanding of this technology's performance and place in the sustainable design toolkit. This presentation will focus on performance and applicable LEED credits, and each project presents different opportunities reflected in configuration and function.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 1B.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 1D - Roundtable on Next Generation Campus Sustainability Planning
Speakers:
Arlene Gould - MBA R.G.D. FRSA - Adjunct Professor - Faculty of Graduate Studies
Vera Straka - Associate Professor, Ryerson University
Nicole Arsenault - Manager, Transportation Services, York University
Ashley Taylor - Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainability Office, University of Toronto
Catherine Slaney - Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
How can we integrate cutting-edge green technologies with human-centred design to create dynamic learning and research environments? How can we actively engage students in the management and stewardship of green buildings on campus? And how can we develop 21st century university buildings that not only house research facilities, but also demonstrate research concepts & tools in their day-to-day operations?
More Details - Concurrent Session - 1D.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 2A - Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Speaker:
Scott Demark, MBA, P. Eng., LEED AP - Halsall Associates
Lessons from the front line in creating sustainable neighbourhoods:
Lessons from the front line in creating sustainable neighbourhoods and the challenges of zero energy, zero carbon and LEED-ND developments
More Details - Concurrent Session - 2A.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 2B - Design for Disassembly and Adaptability in Buildings
Speakers:
Vera Straka - Associate Professor, Ryerson University
Vince Catalli - Sustainability Consultant
The current rating systems for assessment of green buildings promote reuse of existing buildings and their components to a limited extent. They do not make building rehabilitation and addition significantly advantageous over new construction. As well, issues related to the future of new construction, its adaptive reuse or deconstruction are not considered at all. With the increase in demand for sustainability in the built environment and efficient use of resources there is a need to look forward and address the future of buildings which are being designed now. What a designer, builder or a developer can do today for a more sustainable future will be the subject of this presentation.
Objectives of CSA Guideline Z782-06
Basic concepts and framework
Design for adaptability principles
Design for disassembly principles
Case studies of adaptability of buildings Case studies of disassembly of buildings
The potential of designing for tomorrow today will be explored. Case studies will demonstrate current experience with disassembly and adaptive reuse of existing buildings that were likely designed without any consideration of their future beyond a common 30 year life span.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 2B.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 2C - New Technologies + Renewables
Speakers:
Paul Leitch - Carbonless Directions
Mario Kani - Sustainable Edge
Geoff Jones - President, EcoShift
The session covers new technologies and renewables with an eye to cost considerations and payback. Paul Leitch shares his knowledge in solar thermal and electrical systems, Mario Kani brings his decades of experience in innovative HVAC and Geoff Jones covers Greywater Recycling and Rainwater Harvesting technologies.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 2C.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 2D - Innovative Public Sector Initiatives
Speakers:
Susan Spencer Lewin - OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP - CS&P Architects Inc.
Sheila Penny - M.ARCH, OAA, FRAIC - Executive Superintendent of Facility Services
Toronto District School Board
Jesse Zuker - LEED AP, PMP - Infrastructure Ontario
Greg Nevison - Senior Vice President of Construction - Tridel
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
North Toronto Collegiate Institute redevelopment is the result of an innovative public private partnership between the Toronto District School Board and Tridel, which leveraged land value to develop an innovative land use and finance plan.
Ontario's first Design Build Finance Maintain (DBFM) project
Using the Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) model, the Durham Consolidated Courthouse project is being managed by Infrastructure Ontario. This case study will outline the AFP model's integrated approach and ability to capture the benefits of durable, green and high performing buildings. The DBFM model has the added advantage of generating quantifiable savings and engaging some of the largest players in the market.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 2D.
GREEN REAL-ESTATE WORKSHOP - Market Opportunities for Green Home Sales
The 3-hour Green Real-Estate Workshop, presented by Chris Chopik, will discusses key issues on marketing and selling green homes, and the implications of environmental issues on the Real-Estate market. Topics to be covered include:
- Implications of Climate Change on Real Estate
- Emerging Insurance Issues and Opportunities
- Energy Star Homes
- Trends in New Home Starts and Buildings
- Basic Building Science
- the Envelope, the Systems
- Reducing the Cost of Renovations while Maximizing Building Efficiency
- Case Studies of ecoEnergy Retrofits, Green Infill and New Residential Buildings in Toronto/GTA
More Details - Green Real-Estate Workshop.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 3B - Glazing + Green Roofs
Speakers:
Jenny McMinn, B.Arch., B.E.S., LEED AP - Halsall Associates
Mathis Natvik, B.Sc. (Hons), LEED AP - Natvik Ecological
The Urban Goldfish
Jenny McMinn presents the social history of windows and what we need to understand today to achieve effective, efficient glazing. Learn about the cost premiums for too much sunlight and why high performance glazing is often ineffective. Included is a case study of the Bank of America, New York's $1 billion, 1200 foot skyscraper that claims to be one of the most highly efficient and ecologically friendly buildings in the world.
From a Follower to a Leader: How Ontario Can Become a Leader in Innovative, Effective Green Roofs
Mathis Natvik will be providing practical, relevant information for those interested in green roof specifications, designs and installation.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 3B.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 3A - Emerald Hills Urban Village
Speaker:
Renée Lazarowich -Sustainable Neighbourhood Design Advisor, NRCan
Emerald Hills Urban Village
The Emerald Hills Urban Village (EHUV) is a 20 hectare (50 acre) diverse neighbourhood within Sherwood Park, Alberta. It is the result of a desire to take a new approach to neighbourhood development incorporating sustainable development and sustainable living.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 3A.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 3C - Green Building Incentives
Speakers:
Yves Lemoine - Moderator - Toronto Hydro Energy Services
Ari Dimitraklas - Regional Manager, Technical Services - Bentall Retail Services LP
Tyrone Gangoo, Manager, Plant Services, Centennial College
Michael Pardal, Product Manager, Toronto Hydro Energy Services
A look at the various incentive programs available, with a focus on client application and examples.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 3C.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 3D - Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology - A living laboratory of sustainable design
Speakers:
Pat Hanson - BFA March RAIC OAA - gh3
Jill Taylor - OAA, NSAA, MRAIC, CAPHC - Principal, Taylor | Hazell Architects
The Humber Arboretum Centre for Urban Ecology provides a space to teach children about the importance of environmental design, emphasizing the sustainable interaction of a building and its human inhabitants, with nature and its biodiversity. It promotes the advancement of technology in service of the preservation of the natural world, and was one of the first buildings in Toronto to receive a Gold LEED certification. It signals a change in values with respect to sustainable development and energy conservation, using materials and forms that communicate architectural and engineering ideas for future institutional, commercial and residential designs to a wide range of visitors. It is, in essence, a living laboratory.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 3D.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 4A - EQuilibrium Homes
Speakers:
Woytek Kujawski -CMHC's Equilibrium Initiative, Moderator
Gayle Wood -CHESS by Laebon Homes
Andrew Pride - nspiration House by Minto
Peter Amerongen -Riverdale Net Zero by Habitat Studio & Workshop
This Session will look at three of the CMHC competition winning Equilibrium Homes: CHESS, Riverdale Net-Zero, and Inspiration. The presentations will focus on technical specifications, and the results of performance analysis from building operations.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 4A.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 4C - Commissioning and Sustainability
Speaker:
Adam Muggleton - MSc, BSc (Hons), LEEP AP
Senior Partner - Cobalt Engineering
While commissioning critical to ensure buildings operate as intended, this is especially true of sustainable buildings, as they rely more on passive elements, rather than mechanical, within the system design.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 4C.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 4B - WWF Office, Holland / Lyon, Carre du Soie
Speaker:
Thomas Rau - Principal, RAU, architecture office, The Netherlands
Thomas Rau of the Netherlands will present on the innovative design features and material usage of two recent projects.
More Details - Concurrent Session - 4B.
CONCURRENT SESSION - 4D - Wood in Sustainable Buildings
Speaker:
Ted Wilson - OAA, LEED AP - TSH
Seeing the Forest and the Trees
The role that timber plays in shaping building projects and inspiring sustainable design solutions will be discussed. The profile and influence of five forests from across Canada will be considered. The specific aspects and challenges of each location have served to generate buildings that are integrated with the environment.
Each wood building solution is also presented as a learning opportunity. The perspectives of those that live, work and play in buildings featuring timber structure, interior wood finishing, millwork detailing and furnishings will also be presented. The connection of environmental source – the Forest – to individual project solution – the Tree - provides inspiration for future projects in the community that celebrate wood as integral to sustainable buildings.
