Charrettes
St. Lawrence Market North Redevelopment, December 2007
The City of Toronto is planning on redeveloping the St. Lawrence Market North site on the north-west corner of Front and Jarvis Streets. As well as meeting targets for sustainability and respecting the historic character of the area, the new building is meant to counteract the current underutilization of the site with a mixed-use facility, including an improved farmer's market space at grade (with a mezzanine) that will double as an event space, four levels of office space above the market and 3 levels of underground parking.
Sustainable Buildings Canada developed and managed an Integrated Design Charrette bringing together a variety of green building specialists including architects, mechanical, electrical and structural engineers, experts in costing, lighting, building envelope, renewable energy, green roofs, water, life-cycle assessment and so on, along with City staff, to share their expertise and develop sustainable building schemes that met the City of Toronto's Green Development Standard.
Toronto City Hall Charrette Report - June 21, 2007
On May 2, SBC, in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Clinton Foundation, organized a 1-day Charrette focusing on energy and environmental improvements that might be made to City Hall and Nathan Philips Square. Mayor David Miller wishes to make Toronto City Hall the "greenest city hall in North America". More than 50 professionals from a variety of disciplines including design, engineering, operations and buildings performance spent the day brain-storming ideas and concepts that will help City Hall realize the Mayor's vision. Three teams addressed the various issues, culminating in a presentation and final report that describes a variety of technologies and activities that can be undertaken to achieve dramatic decreases in energy and water use, eventually leading to a building which will be a showcase of sustainability.
The Impacts on Buildings' Environmental Performance: Multi-Unit Residential Buildings - December, 2006
SBC undertook a series of interviews with owner/developers of MURB projects that had participated in SBC sponsored Charrettes. A total of 4 interviews were conducted with developers.
Designing for Post-Disaster Reconstruction: A Canadian Response - March 7-8, 2006
With funding support from CMHC, SBC undertook a 2-day Charrette focusing on activites and expertise that Canada can offer as part of a reconstruction scenario for areas which have experienced major environmental disasters. The attached report provides the findings of the deliberations.
Integrated Design Charrette, Exhibition Place - January 19-20, 2006
On January 19-20, 2006, Exhibition Place, the City of Toronto and the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) organized and held a day and a half Design Charrette for the new Soccer Stadium at Exhibition Place, Toronto. Organizational assistance and coordination was provided by Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC). Key funding support came from Natural Resources Canada and the City of Toronto, Business and Strategic Innovation unit.
Rogers Centre Design Charrette - August 23-24, 2005
The purpose of the Rogers Centre Design Charrette was to identify possible opportunities to improve the performance and reduce the costs of operating the facility. The Charrette format also demonstrated the value in examining energy use by teams of peers and professionals that, when given utility data, the opportunity to tour the facility and interview Rogers Centre staff, and to consider the operational and system issues collectively, could identify cost effective operating strategies and energy retrofit opportunities.
Cornwall, PEI & Charrette - April 26-27, 2005
On April 26-27, 2005, The Town of Cornwall, PEI held a two-day Design Charrette for a new town hall. Organizational assistance was provided by Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) and key funding support came from NRCan, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Canadian Geothermal Coalition, the Cement Association of Canada Atlantic Region, and ADI Engineering. The Charrette attracted 22 participants, representing architects, engineers, planners, town representatives and a variety of technology specialists. Each team consisted of approximately 10 core members, with floating experts circulating among the teams.
PLEDC & Charrette - January 27-28, 2005
On January 27-28, 2005, SBC and the Parkdale Liberty Economic Development Corporation (PLEDC) held a two day Design Charrette for sustainable, affordable housing. With key funding support from CMHC, Enbridge and NRCan participants were challenged to add 20 rental units to a site with two existing buildings either through renovation or new construction. The Charrette attracted more than 40 participants, representing architects, engineers, planners, housing workers, building operators and a variety of technology specialists.
Upper Canada College Arena & Athletic Complex Design Charrette - June 14, 2004
On June 14, 2004, SBC hosted a Design Charrette at Upper Canada College in Toronto. This Charrette foucsed on a new sports complex (arena and pool) planned for UCC. Over 40 participants examined 3 different scenarios, again demonstrating the power of the integrated design process for optimizing energy and environmental performance. The full report of the day's activities is available in PDF format below.
Design and Existing Buildings Charrette - March 23, 2004, Ottawa
On March 23rd, SBC and NCGBA was host to a 1-day Charrette focusing on the design of new and existing buildings. Participants examined two buildings: design of Orleans Integrated Academic Athletic Complex (IAAC) and 255 Albert Street, an existing office building in downtown Ottawa. Five teams examined energy use and environmental performance for the two buildings. A report can be downloaded from the link below.
Existing Buildings Charrette - December 2, 2003
On December 2nd, SBC hosted a 1-day Charrette focused on existing buildings. Participants examined two buildings in downtown Toronto: the Commerce Court West tower and 401 Richmond - a recently renovated historic building. Five teams examined energy use and environmental performance for the two buildings and the results indicate that cost effective improvements can be made to both buildings.
Sustainability Workshop Report, Regent Park Redevelopment, September 30 - October 1, 2003
On September 30 - October 1, 2003, Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) hosted a 1.5-day Sustainability workshop focused on providing developing sustainability guidelines forToronto's Regent Park re-development. The Workshop attracted 70 participants, representing architects, engineers, educators, city planners and a variety of technology specialists.
Design Charrette - June 3, 2003
Minto's Yonge and Eglinton Towers and Metro Label's printing facility were the subjects of the second SBC Charette, hosted at the Toronto City Hall in May 2003. The event attracted more than 100 participants. The attached document is the final report.
Design Charrette - April 23, 2003
Sustainable Buildings Canada and the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance hosted a Design Charrette on April 23, 2003 at the Markham Suites Hotel in Markham, ON. Supported by CMHC, NRCan, Enbridge Gas Distribution, Ozz Corporation and Tridel, the Charrette was a hands-on integrated design session focusing on Tridel's new Circa Project in Markham.
