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Passive House Pulse Toronto: Building the Future: Policy and Challenges in Adopting Passive House Standards
Join us at Diamond Schmitt Architects for a presentation and networking event: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
November 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST
Thursday, Nov 21st, 2024 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Diamond Schmitt Architects, 384 Adelaide St. W, Suite 100, Toronto, ON
Join us for Passive House Pulse in Toronto, where experts and industry leaders will explore the factors that support and hinder the widespread adoption of high-performance buildings, such as passive house.
This event will delve into the latest regulatory trends, technical hurdles, and innovative solutions for adopting Passive House principles. As well as examining the incentives, penalties, and regulatory requirements that promote high-performance buildings. Attendees will gain insights from real-world examples and discuss the role of policy in advancing energy-efficient buildings and connect with professionals working to drive the future of sustainable architecture in Toronto and beyond.
This event is free for everyone.
Learning Objectives
Identify Key Challenges in Implementation
Explore the common technical, financial, and regulatory challenges in designing and constructing Passive House buildings, particularly in the context of Toronto and Canada.
Evaluate Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
Learn about current policies and regulations affecting Passive House adoption, and understand how local and national frameworks can support or hinder its growth.
Explore Innovative Solutions
Discover best practices, case studies, and emerging strategies that help address the challenges of Passive House design and construction.
Learn Strategies for Advocacy and Policy Change
Gain insights into how to advocate for policies that support the widespread adoption of the Passive House standard, contributing to a greener, more energy-efficient built environment.
Agenda
5:00 pm – Refreshments, and registration sign in
6:00 pm – Introductions and sponsor remarks
6:30 pm – Panel presentation from Alex Lukachko of John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto, and Lisa Prime of Diamond Schmitt Architects, followed by a Q&A
7:30 pm – Networking and refreshments
Panelists
Alex Lukachko
Assistant Professor
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto
Alex Lukachko is a building science consultant and climate change adaptation specialist, who has worked on high performance, low carbon buildings and building materials with clients in many parts Canada and the United States, including building material manufacturers, developers, constructors, and design firms. He is currently working with architecture firms to help them change their design and construction practice to address the climate crisis. Alex teaches the integration of energy, building science and design concepts in the architecture programs at the University of Toronto. He has active research interests in the development of future building enclosure systems and the design of high-performance, low-environmental-impact buildings. In particular, he is interested in the link between architectural design and quality assurance that ensures high building performance. These interests are part of a long-term pursuit of effective (and measurable) sustainable building practices.
Lisa Prime
Director of Sustainability
Diamond Schmitt Architects
Lisa is a sustainable communities and innovation planning expert. Her experience includes progressive green building design, performance based solutions at scale and urban revitalization. Former Chief Planner for the City of Cambridge, Lisa has been responsible for city building through master planning, signature development approvals, and digital innovation to guide urban growth. Previously a consultant and part of the inaugural team at Waterfront Toronto, Lisa has lead Green Development Standards development and climate Official Plan policy. She has a legacy of award winning and transformational change for development by leadership policy and programs, Climate +, building and urban design. Her skill is particularly focused on collaborative approaches for projects at scale including data driven solutions, innovative energy system implementation and complex approvals.
Sponsors
Innotech Windows + Doors
Innotech Windows + Doors is a Canadian manufacturer of high-performance windows and doors. With over twenty years of manufacturing expertise, Innotech products are specified by leading building professionals across North America for custom residences and multi-family developments that are architecturally striking and deeply sustainable.
The Defender 88PH+ System is a window and door system that is Passive House Institute certified – including the first cold climate certified window manufactured in North America! The Defender 88PH+ System is engineered to provide exceptional thermal performance, high structural properties and dimensional stability, air and water resistance, and overall durability. Manufactured in British Columbia, Canada, the Defender 88PH+ System is both NFRC and NAFS tested, rated and labeled as required for North American projects.
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