Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

This course will discuss the impacts Building Information Modeling has had and is having on the profession with respect to how architectural projects are being delivered. As architects, we are faced with a struggle between “how we work(ed)” and the “new technologies” which by their essence are reshaping the foundations of our established delivery practices. BIM should be seen as new instrument enhancing the architect’s ability to function as a conductor in the realm of design. BIM encompasses distributed technologies which allow for globalized, collaborative work-sharing and information exchange between the architect, engineers, contractors and owners regardless of where they sit within the world. To understand the impacts of this shift in delivery approaches, focus will be placed on what aspects of BIM have been implemented within the industry, and what aspects can be catered specifically to meet specific needs. This scalability is critical thus allowing BIM to be applied to any type of project, large or small, global or regional. The intent is to provide an understanding not only of what BIM is and how it works, but of how this technology can be benefitted by the architect. This course will also provide an overview of various systems and tools available for current and future projects.

Présentateur :
Brent Mauti, MRAIC – CH2M HILL Canada, Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

This is the story of how Thunder Bay is successfully redefining its future through the revitalization of its downtown waterfront. In 2009 the City was awarded the second largest contribution in Ontario under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund program. Through a $22 million investment the City successfully leveraged a comprehensive revitalization project with a construction value of $120 million. In the space of two years its downtown waterfront has been radically transformed into a hybrid between a mixed-use village and a highly animated waterfront park that reconnects the Lake Superior shoreline to its downtown. With a vision led by architects the project demonstrates innovation in creating activities, forms and spaces that integrate local culture and reflect the uniquely indigenous opportunities of sustainable city building in Canada.

Présentateur :
Calvin Brook, MRAIC – Brook McIlroy, Toronto
Katherine Dugmore – City of Thunder Bay

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

In June 2011, Perkins+Will and Edmonton-based Group2 won an international competition to design the master plan for the redevelopment of Edmonton’s Municipal Airport Lands, repairing a 215-hectare rift in the city’s urban fabric. The proposal addresses ambitious sustainability goals set out by the city, creating a truly memorable place for Edmontonians. The plan—called ‘Connecticity’—creates a world class sustainable community for 25,000 residents through four strands of connectedness embodying key sustainability principles. Cultural Sustainability: Connecting to Site History, Ecological Sustainability: Connecting to Nature, Social Sustainability: Connecting Communities and Economic Sustainability: Connecting to Growth Catalysts will be explored throughout this presentation.

Présentateurs :
Joyce Drohan – Perkins+Will Canada, Vancouver
Barry Johns, FRAIC – Group2 Architecture
Engineering Ltd., Edmonton

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

The Office of Land Servicing & Housing maximizes community value through the triple bottom line development of industrial, business park, surplus schools sites, Transit Oriented Developments lands and in the creation of affordable housing for Calgarian’s. This session explores the evolution from traditional city lead land development to newer projects in development that incorporate notions of a fully sustainable development approach which considers the integration of land, energy, and water systems. Examples will include industrial development that pursue Eco-Industrial objectives, Transit Oriented Development of an existing train station, and the redevelopment of an inner city surplus school site redevelopment.

Présentateurs :
Scott Pickles – The City of Calgary, Office of Land, Servicing and Housing Calgary
Chris Conner – The City of Calgary, Office of Land, Servicing and Housing Calgary

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

Interns are the future of the profession of architecture. They make up a third of the membership of most provincial associations. Architecture is often referred to as an old man’s profession. We the old, and almost old, have the pleasure and responsibility of shaping the future through supervising and mentoring interns. This workshop will cover variations in the requirements for entry to the profession across the county; review programs in place to support interns; discuss best practices for aiding intern employers and mentors; and provide a forum to exchange ideas that will continue to bring new energy to the profession through the recruitment and retention of new members.

Présentateurs :
Paula Costello, MRAIC – Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Dalhousie University, Halifax
Sheena Sharpe, MRAIC – Coolearth Architecture, Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

This course will explore adaptive reuse as a sustainable solution for intensification. By thinking green and re-thinking buildings intended for landfills, the urban fabric is preserved and neighbourhoods are infused with new energy.

Topics include challenges and opportunities inherent in adaptive re-use, the importance of well-informed research, heritage components and historic preservation techniques, permitting and approvals, unique scheduling considerations, building code issues and the importance of an experienced team.

Six case studies will be presented including: BMW Toronto, The State Street Financial Centre, Rogers at Yonge-Dundas Square, The Candy Factory and Toy Factory Lofts, and 130 Bloor Street West.

Présentateur :
Brian Curtner, FRAIC – Quadrangle Architects Limited, Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée

Robert Mellin presents his recent research on Newfoundland's vernacular architecture and cultural landscape of Tilting, Fogo Island (see Tilting: House Launching, Slide Hauling, and Potato Trenching and Other Tales from a Newfoundland Fishing Village: Princeton Architectural Press, 2003/2006).

Présentateur :
Robert Mellin, FRAIC – NLAA, School of Architecture, McGill University, Montreal

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

For over one hundred years Calgary has been a model of suburban growth in North America. Over the past ten years conditions have altered and the City is becoming urban. Sturgess Architecture has had a key role in some of the seminal urban projects.

The presenter will illustrate with his firm’s work, and the work of other selected architects and the work of his students, initiatives that are realigning Calgary as an urban city. He will illustrate how to densify the city using fallow land. He will show how to integrate new urban infrastructure into an urban design context. He will show built examples of inner city densification that is woven sensitively into existing neighbourhoods.

Présentateur :
Jeremy Sturgess, FRAIC – Sturgess Architecture, Calgary

Crédits : 3 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

Does the surface area to volume ratio, or orienting the long axis of the building east to west significantly improve commercial office building energy efficiency? The architectural rules of thumb for energy efficiency at concept design are based on residential passive solar design. Do they benefit large scale commercial or institutional facilities? Our energy codes suggest they do, and it is true that fewer windows lose less heat. But does a return to 1970s approaches to energy efficiency deliver good spaces? Is the building rentable with tiny windows?

If the old rules of thumb do not help, what shall we do?

Présentateur :
Stephen Pope – CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

How green urbanism and historic preservation are revitalizing Buffalo, New York: Like other “rust-belt” cities, Buffalo lost much of its industrial base and half its population to urban sprawl & outmigration between 1950 and 2000. Decades of decline led to it being known for three things – cross-border shopping, snow, and chicken wings – but that is not the whole story. This presentation will focus on lessons learned as Buffalo has evolved from the ”City of Light” of the early 20th century, through the loss of its industrial economy, to its current “green renaissance” focusing on renewable energy, smart growth, and historic preservation..

Présentateur :
Roxanne Button, MRAIC – DesignSenergies, Buffalo

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador have been in search of creative strategies in response to new economic, cultural and social shifts as a result of the collapse of the fisheries.

The Culture of Outports project is a research, planning and architecture project that explores the adaptive reuse of outport communities that scatter the coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador. The project proposes that an understanding of the unique history and cultural character of these communities is essential to successfully plan and manage the evolution of these communities, post fisheries.

Using examples from ERA Architect’s recent experiences in Newfoundland, we will explore strategies for community development through a process that incorporates historical and demographic analysis, cultural planning and mapping, and community engagement.

Présentateur :
Philip Evans, MRAIC – E.R.A. Architects Inc. Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation libre | AIA LU

We are at the leading edge of a revolution in design execution in the field. Tablet computers afford seamless communication between office and field regarding construction documents, information requests, and work changes. With "Cloud" software, designers communicate in real time while expanding their knowledge database for immediate application in today's complex design/build environments.

The presenter has evaluated tablet hardware and software for three years. He will review four competing computer operating system options supporting traditional and leading edge design practices and identify hardware/software combinations matched to these operating systems that are useful, easy to use and cost effective now.

Présentateur :
Brian Palmquist – Ledcor Construction Ltd., Vancouver

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

Heritage conservation, contemporary architecture, and sustainable building are disciplines within the practice of architecture that have developed into silos of specialized expertise. The potential for synergetic collaborations is often left unexplored: although the preservation of an historic building conserves resources at the simplest level, few historic preservation projects have achieved LEED certification. The presenter will propose a methodology that seeks to break down barriers, cross traditional boundaries and create greater collaboration between specialists. The use of landscape as a unifying idea and an overall objective of urban ecology are the keys to this process. The presentation will include examples of built projects.

Présentateur :
Gavin Affleck, MRAIC –
Affleck de la Riva Architects, Montreal

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

The use of renewable energy and district systems to share such energy will be a big part of future development. This session described the deep lake cooling system implemented for the downtown core of Toronto. B+H were the architects for this system, as well as several buildings that tie into this system. The design will be showcased along with various other strategies and projects that are ongoing in the downtown core to reduce carbon emissions and revamp existing building stock.

Présentateurs :
Douglas Birkenshaw, MRAIC – B+H Architects, Toronto
Kevin Stelzer, MRAIC – B+H Architects, Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW

We are all temporarily abled. As we age, our strength, reach and flexibility diminish. Our visual acuity changes, our hearing fades. Our memory is not as acute. One in seven people in Canada live with a disability. Architects must lead the way by incorporating universal and age-friendly design in their design of cities, buildings and structures. This session will open with presentations from people with disabilities who will describe their challenges with architectural design. The presenter will outline the simple, logical details that make the built environment more accessible for people with disabilities and older people, as well as providing an overview of the current and future legislation framework.

Présentateur :
Jesse Klimitz, MRAIC –
Quadrangle Architects Limited, Toronto

Crédits : 3 formation libre | AIA LU

To nurture 'Deep Roots in a New Energy City' design professionals must communicate with each other and the larger community. Digital architectural photography is the perfect tool for this work, but training is required. 'The Advanced Digital Architectural Photography Workshop' builds on the skills that architects have acquired through their own photography efforts and by attending the 'Introduction to Digital Architectural Photography Workshop'. A richly illustrated lecture plus hands-on demonstrations with cutting-edge photographic equipment and Photoshop CS5 will give participants a working understanding of how best to document, present, publish, and market their design projects.

Please Note: Participants should bring along a laptop computer equipped with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.

Présentateur :
Gerry Kopelow –
Gerry Kopelow/Photographics Inc., Winnipeg

Crédits : 3 formation dirigée

La prestation essentiellement immobilière de l’architecte dans un monde aux multiples crises de sens et de valeurs nous renvoie à la question de « qu’est-ce qui SE construit aujourd'hui? ».

Si nous avions à repositionner l’architecture dans une posture critique à l’égard du développement matériel exponentialiste de nos sociétés, quelles mutations sur nos pratiques cela engendrerait-il? Sommes-nous préparés à exercer notre discipline au milieu de l'importance des plans immatériels de notre projet d’humanité? Comment faire plein usage de nos imaginations et de nos libertés dans la pratique de la transformation sociale?

En s’inspirant de la contribution majeure de l’Éducation Relative à l’Environnement comme appui à la construction de l’identité écologique collective, cet atelier nous propose d’explorer les outils et le potentiel des approches socio-constructives en architecture dans la redéfinition du rôle de l’architecte au XXIe siècle.

Présentateur :
Joël Larouche – Marvayus, Coaticook

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

Increasingly, cities are seeing transit investment as a means to transform their communities and deliver on a number of city building objectives. Conventional transit objectives are expanding to address the promise of liveable communities, and addressing environmental improvement, climate change, and public health. How does truly sustainable transit design contribute to complete communities, unique places, increased density, flexibility, and economic development? Award winning urban designer, Antonio Gómez-Palacio explores the integral role of urban planning and design in sustainable transit development by presenting lessons learned from projects across Canada.

Présentateur :
Antonio Gómez-Palacio, MRAIC – Dialog, Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI), a 38-page newspaper released in Calgary (April 2011), establishes a framework for sustainable urbanism in contrast to the City’s entrenched suburban standards. The IDI is community-derived and builds on 40 years of local activism. Its themes are protecting the area’s natural environment, built heritage and inclusive socio-economic nature. Written as the narrative of an urban village, it has engaged community stakeholders and professional planners seeking alternative paradigms to suburban sprawl. What can architects interested in sustainable urban development learn from a group of savvy community activists in Calgary’s oldest community? Join the presenter to find out.

Présentateur :
Andree Iffrig – Inglewood Design Initiatives, Calgary

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

The session will focus on 3 award winning projects completed by Gair Williamson Architects involving 3 Heritage buildings in the Gastown/Chinatown areas of Vancouver. The projects range in scope from simple renovation, to adaptive re-use/reconstruction, to completely new construction/expansion.

The session will discuss urban densification and a concern for the City as a repository for cultural memory. In the first instance, densification, especially in this neighborhood, leads to deeper social interaction and civic accountability, Cultural memory of the site is retained through a clear distinction between the historic building and the contemporary intervention.

Présentateurs :
Gair Williamson, MRAIC – Gair Williamson
Architects, Vancouver
Chris Woodford, MRAIC – Gair Williamson
Architects, Vancouver

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

In 2008, aodbt purchased a 14,000 sf. warehouse on the edge of an inner-city neighborhood in Saskatoon. It was a commitment to the community, to the environment, and to the aodbt staff. The undertaking of this ambitious adaptive re-use project became a catalyst for change and renewal in this declining neighborhood. It has raised awareness for design and architectural excellence in the City and in Saskatchewan. The transformation of this former egg warehouse has been the talk of the town and has won several design awards including a 2011 ASHRAE Technology Award in Region XI - Existing Commercial Building for its use of the RadiantLink heating system. The project has also recently been featured in SDAB Magazine and is currently being reviewed by the CaGBC for LEED certification. Energy efficiency, alternative transportation, building re-use, and an enhanced indoor environment are all key elements in the design of this office space. The entire office was designed to be a showcase for various systems as well as finishes for current clients to consider in their building projects. Various acoustic treatments and lighting technologies such as daylight harvesting are also featured throughout the office. Wellness and good health are encouraged at aodbt. There is even a Smart car or Ford Escape Hybrid available to those that choose to ride their bicycles, take public transit, or carpool to work.

Présentateur :
Louis Aussant, MRAIC – aodbt architecture + interior design

Crédits : 1.5 formation libre | AIA LU

In the years leading up to Canada's Centennial Celebrations in 1967, the federal government under Lester Pearson undertook a vast campaign of construction of projects that were to commemorate the Centennial. Of the over two thousand projects carried out, roughly nine hundred were buildings. Some of these buildings, such as the Fathers of Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, the National Arts Centre, the Ontario Science Centre, and the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre, are significant works of modern architecture; most made significant contributions to the cultural life of their communities.

In fact, as Pearson made clear in an address to the RAIC in 1964, the Centennial Projects were an explicit attempt at using architecture to construct a national identity for Canada, following from the famous Massey Report. In the decades since 1964, our understanding of the relationship between culture and identity, of the role of governments in shaping identity and underwriting cultural production, and the ability of architecture to participate in this discourse has shifted considerably.

Today, we are approaching the fiftieth anniversary of the Centennial year and of these buildings. As we consider in what ways architecture may contribute to a celebration of Canada's Sequicentennial, it would be wise to consider, once again, the projects of the Centennial.

Présentateurs :
Colin Ripley, MRAIC – Ryerson University, Toronto
Marco L. Polo, FRAIC – Ryerson University, Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

For years the energy sector has led the Alberta economy on a rollercoaster ride, with ripple effects on the design industry. Trade agreements with neighboring provinces have further impacted the ability of consulting architects to compete both locally and globally. In 2009 the Consulting Architects of Alberta was founded by 12 visionary firms as an organization to represent, advocate for and support consulting architects. It serves as the industry voice for member firms and promotes value-added work delivered by consulting architects.

This session will look at lessons learned by the CAA and how they are re-shaping the business environment and attitudes towards our profession.

Présentateurs :
Barbara Bruce – Consulting Architects
Association, Edmonton
Tom Tittemore, MRAIC – Marshall Tittemore
Architects, Calgary

Crédits : 3 formation dirigée | AIA LU

One square foot of masonry = one imperial gallon of gasoline in embodied energy. Preservation of our existing infrastructure should therefore be a no-brainer. We cannot afford the cost of total demolition/reconstruction every 20 years, regardless of how energy compliance. Value added is the preservation of the roots of our culture, of a sense of place, and architectural opportunities derived from the character of our communities. Solutions should be obvious. Yet, inappropriate choices continue for the wrong reasons. Using anecdotes and images from recent experience, this paper explores why preservation of heritage sites remains a battle that must be won.

Présentateur :
Christopher Borgal, MRAIC – GBCA Architects, Toronto

Crédits : 3 formation dirigée

L'architecture se situe au coeur des transformations de ce monde qu'il s'agisse de construction responsable, de changements environnementaux, d'énergies renouvelables, etc. L'architecte d'aujourd'hui doit bien saisir l'importance de son rôle en tant que joueur-clé de ces transformations. Lauréat du prix action 2010 d'architecture, le formateur présentera différents sujets à travers un projet concret de construction dans un contexte d'aide humanitaire réalisé dans la communauté algonquine de Kitcisakik au Québec. Les participants seront en mesure de saisir le rôle central de l'architecte gestionnaire de projet qui, au-delà de la technique, se retrouve au coeur de l'humain.

Présentateur :
Guillaume Lévesque, MIRAC – Architectes de
l’urgence, Montréal

Crédits : 3 formation dirigée | AIA LU

Architects draw to project and present architectural work. Orthographic views of plan, section and elevation each have their particular strengths for considering arrangement, space, structure and appearance as well as carry 3-dimensional information.

This session invites participants to draw views directly as a means to represent architecture in detail, form and context. In partnership with renowned Newfoundland artist, Mary Pratt, the discussions and drawing review will be held in an indoor space at Signal Hill. The interim period involves exploratory drawing at 'The Battery' using black conte and white paper on 18"x24" drawing boards.

Présentateurs :
Roger Mullin – Roger Mullin Design, Halifax
Mary Pratt – Painter, St. John’s

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW

The Town of Markham is in the process of creating a new downtown to transform itself from a suburban community into an urban municipality. The new 1000 ace downtown will be transit-based and pedestrian oriented, with buildings that are LEED Silver (or higher), served by district energy. It will be the largest sustainable neighbourhood in Canada.

The downtown plan was started in the 1990’s and has changed significantly in the last two decades. This session will describe the “how to” and “lessons learned” aspects of work to date, focusing on how to maintain a long term vision through several market, economic and political cycles.

Présentateur :
Ronji Borooah, FRAIC – Town of Markham, Markham

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

What are the causes of health? How can architects place themselves in a pivotal role in response to this urgent global question? Due to the unsustainable costs of ill-health and environmental degradation, pressure is mounting for fundamental change from a public health perspective. This concern is bigger than conventional notions of green design and health care. Architects have an opportunity to dramatically improve health and prosperity by focusing on salutogenic (health-causing, versus pathogenic) design. Examples of this radical shift in thinking will be drawn from a number of sources including recent projects in South Africa, the Middle East and Canada.

Présentateur :
Tye Farrow, FRAIC – Farrow Partnerships
Architects Inc., Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

An early advocate of architectural heritage conservation wrote that the architect’s task is to “respond with wisdom and discretion … to real human experiential needs” (Fitch 1978). How, then, to resolve the apparent conflicts between conserving historic built fabric, and reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions?

We will raise questions that are both practical and philosophical. We will discuss the fallacies behind the idea of “labeling” heritage properties as “green” and identify the trade-offs in scenarios that would conserve energy while preserving heritage. This session aims to enhance the discussion between heritage specialists, energy specialists, and anyone interested in emerging public policy, as it affects the built environment.

Présentateur :
Barbara Ross, FRAIC – University of Waterloo
School of Architecture

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

La conservation du patrimoine, l’architecture contemporaine et le bâtiment durable sont des disciplines de l’architecture qui se sont développées en spécialités cloisonnées. On oublie souvent d’explorer le potentiel de collaborations synergiques : la préservation d’un bâtiment historique suppose la conservation des ressources au niveau le plus simple. Pourtant, peu de projets de préservation de tels bâtiments obtiennent la certification LEED.

Le présentateur proposera une méthode qui vise à abolir les obstacles, à franchir les frontières traditionnelles et à accroître la collaboration entre spécialistes. Cette méthode repose principalement sur l’utilisation du paysage comme idée unificatrice et sur un objectif global d’écologie urbaine. La présentation comprendra des exemples de projets construits.

Présentateurs :
Gavin Affleck, MRAIC – Affleck de la Riva
Architects, Montréal

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée

Eighty percent of Canadians live and work in cities - and that number is steadily increasing. Despite the economic recession, Canadians remain very concerned about climate change and environmental sustainability. Peak oil is also now making the news, reflecting a growing recognition that the increasing and voracious global demand for oil will soon exceed our ability to supply it affordably. Meanwhile, we are witnessing the aging of our population, and realizing that all levels of government are deeply in debt, with very little additional capacity to fund much needed replacement of our cities’ now aging urban infrastructures. What does it all mean to our profession that plans, designs, constructs and maintains our cities, and how will architects help lead the movement to create more resilient cites? This presentation will explore this “super wicked problem” and propose 7 key strategies for transforming cities to be more resilient to the future shocks and stresses associated with global warming, peak oil and population change.

Présentateur :
Craig Applegath, FRAIC – Dialog, Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

This presentation proposes that sustainability is part of a larger contemporary sensibility that is linked to current thinking in the area of regionalism, expanding the discussion from a focus on technology to the assertion that sustainability is understood as a cultural paradigm in architecture. Publications such as Vincent Canizaro’s Architectural Regionalism: Collected Writings on Place, Identity, Modernity, and Tradition, help to frame a discussion of regionalism within contemporary critical discourse. This can serve as a model for contemporary architecture that adopts strategies of sustainability related to cultural practices as well as climatic and geographic conditions, and is particularly suited to regions such as Atlantic Canada that seek to maintain a strong local identity in the face of increasing global pressures.

Présentateurs :
Marco L. Polo, FRAIC – Ryerson University, Toronto
John McMinn – University of Waterloo, Waterloo

Crédits : 3 formation dirigée | AIA LU

Architects draw to project and present architectural work. Orthographic views of plan, section and elevation each have their particular strengths for considering arrangement, space, structure and appearance as well as carry 3-dimensional information. This session invites participants to draw views directly as a means to represent architecture in detail, form and context. In partnership with renowned Newfoundland artist, Mary Pratt, the discussions and drawing review will be held in an indoor space at Signal Hill. The interim period involves exploratory drawing at 'The Battery' using black conte and white paper on 18"x24" drawing boards.

Présentateurs :
Roger Mullin – Roger Mullin Design, Halifax
Mary Pratt – Painter, St. John’s

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

En 2008, aodbt a acheté un entrepôt de 14 000 pieds carrés à l’extrémité d’un quartier central de Saskatoon. Cet achat se voulait un engagement envers la communauté, l’environnement et le personnel de la firme. La réalisation de cet ambitieux projet de réutilisation adaptative a servi d’élément catalyseur pour le changement et le renouvellement du quartier en déclin. Elle a aussi sensibilisé à l’excellence du design et de l’architecture dans la ville et dans la province de la Saskatchewan. La transformation de cet ancien entrepôt d’œufs a fait jaser toute la ville et a gagné bien des prix de design, dont le Prix de la technologie ASHRAE 2011 dans la région XI, pour l’utilisation d’un système de chauffage RadiantLink dans un bâtiment commercial existant. Le projet a également fait l’objet d’un article dans le magazine SDAB et est en cours d’examen par le CBDCa aux fins de la certification LEED. L’efficacité énergétique, les moyens de transport de remplacement, la réutilisation du bâtiment et une plus grande qualité de l’environnement intérieur ont été des éléments importants de la conception de ces locaux de bureau. En fait, tout le bureau a été conçu pour être une vitrine des divers systèmes et revêtements utilisés et inviter ainsi les clients à les envisager dans leurs projets. Les concepteurs ont également recouru à divers traitements acoustiques et utilisé des technologies d’éclairage faisant appel à la lumière naturelle. aodbt encourage le bien-être et la santé. La firme met une voiture intelligente ou une Ford Escape hybride à la disposition de ses employés qui utilisent le vélo, le transport public ou le covoiturage pour se rendre au bureau.

Présentateur :
Louis Aussant, MRAIC – aodbt architecture + interior
design, Saskatoon

Crédits : 1.5 formation libre | AIA LU

This presentation provides an insightful context within which to examine the future potential of wood as a building material. Its historical explorations identify aspects of our wood culture that have been lost or forgotten, and which may now illuminate the way forward. As the 21st Century unfolds, ‘Toward a Culture of Wood Architecture’ argues that revitalizing our wood building tradition will bring with it many benefits. Applying the principles of Constructive Environmentalism to the design of our buildings can create new synergies between the natural and built worlds, distribute both social and economic benefits, and contribute to the mitigation of climate change.

Présentateur :
Jim Taggart, FRAIC – Freelance Architectural
Journalist, Vancouver

Crédits : 3 formation dirigée | AIA LU

Initiated by the proposition of an emerging more primary role for urban design thinking and practice in city building, participants in the session will have an opportunity to review aspects of four urban design practices, an understanding of which will be critical to an understanding of the emerging role of urban design thinking in city building in Canada and around the world.

Visualization will discuss the techniques and influence on decision making of the use of a variety of digital visualization or simulation techniques.

Gaming will examine the role of scenario planning or situational analysis and the use of data driven digital 3d modeling techniques in the understanding of the workings of complex urban systems.

Observation will look at work done “in the field” to extract intelligence about the ways we actually inhabit our urban environments and what can be done with such “evidence based” information once we have it.

Intervening will survey recent instances of experimental urbanism that use “temporary” installations within the public realm to create an instant future city – one that can create a broader collective understanding of the potential of a particular urban design.

Présentateur :
Mark Sterling – Sweeny Sterling Finlayson & co Architects Inc., Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU/HSW/SD

To encourage and facilitate the development of energy efficient construction, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has been supporting the development and demonstration of sustainable housing projects across Canada. This panel session will examine the challenge of designing and building cost effective, super energy efficient sustainable housing. This includes the CMHC EQuilibrium™ Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative, a national showcase of sustainable housing solutions, and the Northern Sustainable House projects, the designing of energy efficient and culturally appropriate housing in the far north. The presentation will cover lessons learned, challenges faced and opportunities realized in a diverse collection of housing projects.

Présentateurs :
Thomas Green – CMHC Ottawa
Bill Semple – CMHC, Ottawa

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

This course will discuss the impacts Building Information Modeling has had and is having on the profession with respect to how architectural projects are being delivered. As architects, we are faced with a struggle between “how we work(ed)” and the “new technologies” which by their essence are reshaping the foundations of our established delivery practices. BIM should be seen as new instrument enhancing the architect’s ability to function as a conductor in the realm of design. BIM encompasses distributed technologies which allow for globalized, collaborative work-sharing and information exchange between the architect, engineers, contractors and owners regardless of where they sit within the world. To understand the impacts of this shift in delivery approaches, focus will be placed on what aspects of BIM have been implemented within the industry, and what aspects can be catered specifically to meet specific needs. This scalability is critical thus allowing BIM to be applied to any type of project, large or small, global or regional. The intent is to provide an understanding not only of what BIM is and how it works, but of how this technology can be benefitted by the architect. This course will also provide an overview of various systems and tools available for current and future projects.

Présentateur :
Brent Mauti, MRAIC – CH2M HILL Canada, Toronto

Crédits : 1.5 formation dirigée | AIA LU

Strong communities consolidate their strength through public ritual - not religious, but habitual ceremony which creates cultural heritage through action. Good public space can shape and enhance these rituals and inspire the creation of new ones. This presentation will explore the rituals, development and design of a number of public space projects by PLANT Architect Inc and will include Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, the Dublin Grounds of Remembrance Veterans Park in Ohio, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Ottawa and Vermont Square Park in Toronto. Each public space was designed around traditional ceremonies of these communities which were ultimately transformed by the design of the space.

Présentateur :
Lisa Rapoport, MRAIC – PLANT Architect Inc., Toronto