TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session Abstract:
Is the greenest building really the one that already exists? In most cases, retrofitting existing buildings results in significant reductions in GHG emissions, even when compared to new high-performance green buildings. With new data and resources on embodied carbon, the need for wiser use of existing built resources is becoming more mainstream. In fact, to meet climate targets, there is an urgent need to deeply renovate 20% of the existing building stock by 2030 (IEA, 2022). Therefore, this webinar investigates a holistic lifecycle approach to building reuse and green retrofits.
Learning Outcomes:
• Articulate the importance of embodied carbon in optimizing the sustainable performance of the built environment.
• Understand a wide range of environmental, cultural, social and economic values associated with building reuse.
• Implement a framework to optimize the sustainable impact of building rehabilitation/reuse projects.
• Understand and address the unique challenges of rehabbing and retrofitting Modern-era architecture.
About the speakers:
Mark Thompson Brandt, OAA, RAIC, CAHP, FAPT-RP, LEED AP BD+C
With over 35 years of experience in Architecture, Urbanism and Conservation, Mark is considered a leader in Eastern Ontario in these fields. Besides leading collaborative teams for hundreds of projects, Mark has co-led many related organizations, including Association for Preservation Technology, Zero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing & Historic Buildings, and many more. Brandt also spent much of the last two decades writing journal articles and guest lecturing throughout North America, on the topics of the nexus of natural and cultural heritage, how building reuse is climate action, and the dire need for acceleration in decarbonizing our existing built environment.
Chris Warden
Chris has 18 years experience in architecture and conservation. As Partner TRACE, his expertise lies in participating and guiding the sensitive evolution and rehabilitation of existing places at multiple scales. His experience includes working on nationally significant heritage/existing buildings like Sir John A Macdonald Building, East Block of Parliament, Lester B. Pearson Building (Ottawa) and 80 Elgin Street (Ottawa). It also includes developing and using policies for managing change within existing buildings and cultural heritage landscapes. Chris is co-author of Building Resilience: Practical Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Buildings in Canada, and is involved with DOCOMOMO, Capital Modern and Urban Forum.
Carly Farmer, M.Arch, CAHP, CPHD
Carly is a registered OAA Intern Architect and graduate of the M.Arch. and Heritage Engineering programs at Carleton University. In her 5+ years at TRACE architectures, Carly has lead several projects, including the Grass Creek Park Pavilion (reusing heavy timber structure), Parliamentary East Block rehabilitation, and Village of Russell Heritage Conservation District documents. Carly is a Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) and as the firm’s Sustainability Lead, she investigates the connections between existing buildings and the many dimensions of sustainability. Additionally, she co-chairs the development of OSCAR (Online Sustainable Conservation Assistance Resource) created by the Association for Preservation Technology.
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Licensed OAA Member: $39 + HST
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Non-Members: $59 + HST
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