2030 – only 10 years away – is the target date for a number of initiatives meant to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Toronto, Ontario and the globe. Transform TO seeks to reduce Toronto’s GHG emissions by 65% by 2030, while in 2015 Ontario committed to a 37% reduction for the same date. Then there is the 2030 Challenge, calling for all new buildings to be carbon-neutral for 2030. Energy used in homes and commercial buildings accounts for nearly half of Toronto’s GHG emissions.

Join the University of Toronto Student Chapter of the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) with the support of the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) for a series of fast-paced and fun pecha kucha presentations (20 slides for 20 seconds each) exploring a wide range of small, manageable actions that eventually make for big changes. Each speaker will introduce a different idea, strategy and challenges — a step if you will — in our quest to reduce GHG emissions, showcasing the diversity of approaches to deal with this global issue. These presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by a student member of the Daniels OBEC chapter.

Speaker(s):

Luka Matutinovic, P.Eng., CPHC, LEED AP BD+C | Principal, Purpose Building           
Mark Gaglione, Civil Eng. | Construction Sciences Specialist, EllisDon
Alex Speigel, B.Arch., OAA (retired) | Partner, Windmill Developments