Ice rink meets zero carbon: Spring Ontario FOCUS in brief

Ontario FOCUS in brief

Highlights of the Spring, 2024 issue.

The Spring, 2024 issue of Ontario FOCUS has just been mailed, and here are the highlights.

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Welcome to Spring

I am pleased to welcome you to the Spring issue of Ontario FOCUS, part of a series of regional publications from CAGBC and Sustainable Architecture & Building Magazine.

Spring has us thinking of Building Lasting Change, our annual national conference. This year, the conference returns to Toronto on June 5-6. Our team has put together two days of compelling content exploring the business and technical sides of green building. I encourage you to learn more about our conference at cagbc.org/BLC.

Two projects achieve five consecutive years of zero-carbon performance

Two Canadian buildings are celebrating a significant milestone after celebrating zero-carbon operations five years in a row. Their achievement is marked by certification under the Canada Green Building Council® (CAGBC) Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard™ (ZCB-Performance), which verifies zero-carbon operations over a 12-month period. The five-year milestone was accomplished by architectural, planning and design firm Lemay's Le Phénix Montréal headquarters, and The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation at Mohawk College.

TRCA administrative office: Sensitive intervention gains Zero Carbon, LEED and WELL certifications

By Andrzej M. Gortat, ZAS Architects + Interiors (joint venture with Bucholz McEvoy Architects)

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) needed a new building to consolidate its physical space and operations from multiple locations, increase its staff efficiency and improve its relationship with the public. The project was selected as a pilot Zero Carbon Building Standard development by the Canada Green Building Council and targetted high levels of certifications under both LEED and WELL programs. The west and south sides have charred shou sugi ban cedar. The rest of the cedar cladding consists of horizontal boards, horizontal rabbeted boards, shingles, and vertical tongue and groove - all supplied and installed by Cammio Construction (rickmio@miogroup.ca). Most of the windows supplied by Inline Fiberglass are manually operated but monitored by BAS, which sends signals to staff advising when to open the windows and when they must remain closed.

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AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex: Difficult test case meets zero carbon performance

By Andrew Creese, Modern Niagara

Sustainability is important for businesses and individuals everywhere, and that includes the neighbourhood hockey arena. The AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex opened in Ottawa in 2016 when energy efficiency was the main concern, not de-carbonization. The Net Zero AMPED Sports Complex is a game-changer for the way we think about buildings. AMPED is the first Zero Carbon Building – Performance Certified Arena under the Canada Green Building Council's Zero Carbon Building Standard Program. Modern Niagara's implementation of the De-Ox System enabled cold-water flooding for the rink. By putting the cold water through a membrane/vacuum system, the oxygen was removed from the water (hot water with its low oxygen content is normally used to flood) which enabled a substantial reduction in the size of the required hot water tanks and the volume of natural gas to heat the water.

See the complete articles in the full digital version of the issue.

Building Lasting Change: Where business & technical expertise converge

The Canada Green Building Council's annual conference, Building Lasting Change or BLC returns to Toronto June 5 and 6. Over two packed days, Canada's green building sector will explore the latest developments, innovations and innovators. From forums to discuss key issues, to compelling keynotes, panels, and a gala featuring the winners of the CAGBC Awards, Building Lasting Change attracts professionals from across the real estate spectrum. This year, the program offers two dynamic learning tracks covering business and technical perspectives. You can focus on one track or mix and match sessions to create a custom experience.

Empowering the Green Building Leaders of Tomorrow

By Abiran Raveenthiran, VxV Solutions Inc.

The CAGBC's Emerging Green Professionals (EGP) Executive Team is driven by a commitment to spearhead transformative change within the green building industry. The primary goal is to nurture the professional growth of students and young practitioners. They achieve this through educational programs, career development avenues, and networking events. Joining the EGP community opens doors to a world of opportunities for young professionals aspiring to make a lasting impact in the green building sector.

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Carbon Capture: An Industry Strategy for Limiting Carbon Emissions

By Alfredo Carrato, Cemex Ventures

Construction is responsible for more than one-tenth of total carbon emissions around the world, and a large portion of this carbon footprint comes from the manufacturing of building materials such as cement, the second-most consumed material in the world after water. However, the past decade or so has seen significant advancements in methodologies for reducing carbon emissions in the cement production process. One of the most promising and rapidly growing methodologies is called Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), representing a suite of technologies designed to prevent the carbon dioxide that manufacturing processes produce from going into the atmosphere.

Albert Campbell Library Renovation: Reno reimagines potential to connect with people

By Brock James, LGA Architectural Partners

The Albert Campbell Branch Library opened its doors in 1971 in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough but now required upgrades. The Toronto Public Library sought to reimagine Albert Campbell as a more welcoming hub for the community. Our analysis revealed that 25% of the space could be repurposed for public use by unlocking and reconnecting the buried first floor without the need for a building expansion. The decision to reuse and renovate the existing concrete structure was the single most important step in limiting the project's potential carbon footprint. Other strategies were also applied to improve the building's performance and bring it up to today's standards. One of the most powerful transformations was the replacement of the tiered metal ceiling with new slats of Douglas Fir. Atkar North America suppled its Au.diSlat Grille of solid Douglas Fir with clear finish and FR treatment for the ceilings, and its Au.diMicro with clear finish Douglas Fir Veneer for the walls.

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