Sustainable Built Environment Conference of the Americas
September 19 & 20, Toronto, Canada
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Conference organizers thank Dr. Mark Gorgolewski, Professor in the Department of Architectural Science at Ryerson University and the team of SBE16Toronto reviewers for their work assessing call for paper submissions.
Session - Energy Modelling and Metrics
Monday Sept 19, 1:45 - 3 PM
Demystifying and Democratizing the Energy Use Conversation to Support the Net Zero Challenge
Author: Birgit Siber, Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects
Co-Presenter: Mike Williams, Associate - Sustainability, RWDI Consulting Engineers
Climate Change and Building Energy Consumption: Design Considerations for an Uncertain Future
Author: Nathan Kegel, Business Development Manager, IES
Cactus: A Shape GrammarBased Grasshopper3d Plugin For MultiBuilding Performance Optimisation
Author: Saeran Vasanthakumar, Junior Intern Architect and Researcher, Perkins + Will
Session - Materials and Benchmarking
Monday Sept 19, 1:45 - 3 PM
Rethinking A Global Junkyard: A Strategy To Reformulate Shipbreaking
Author: Edward Dromgool, Architectural Student, Victoria University of Wellington
GRESB: Infrastructure Opportunities and Benefits of Benchmarking
Author: Mark Bessoudo, Sustainability Consultant, WSP
Development Of A Sustainable Material Alignment Framework
Author: Jenn McArthur, Assistant Professor of Architectural Science Department, Ryerson University
Session - Indoor Environment
Monday Sept 19, 3:30 - 5 PM
Biophilia and Nature Based Features to Support Stress Reduction in Knowledge Workers
Author: Ann Callaghan, Professor, Conestoga College
Co-author: Dr. Shauna Mallory-Hill, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
Reflections on a Canadian Building Performance Evaluation Methodology
Author: Craig Brown, Postdoctoral Researcher and Instructor, Ryerson University
Smart, Green + Productive Workplace
Author: Simone Skopek, Energy and Sustainability Services Operations Manager, Jones Lang LaSalle
Session - Envelope and Energy
Monday Sept 19, 3:30 - 5 PM
Low Carbon Heating for Commercial Buildings Using Grid Supplied Electricity During OffPeak Periods
Author: Robin Hutcheson, President, Arborus Consulting
The Toronto Method of Construction: ReThinking How We Insulate Our Homes
Author: Kelsey Saunders, Building Science & Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainable.TO Architecture & Building
Environmentally Friendly Curtain Walls
Author: Jan Tywoniak, Deputy Head of Building Structures Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague
Co-authors: Antonin Lupisek, PhD, Czech Technical University in Prague; Michal Bures, Czech Technical University in Prague; Jiri Novacek, PhD, Czech Technical University in Prague; Martin Volf, Czech Technical University in Prague; Petr Hejtmanek, Czech Technical University in Prague
Session - Urban Design
Monday Sept 19, 3:30 - 5 pm
Raising The Roof: Making Contemporary Housing Developments Solar Ready
Author: Charles Riddell, Building Science and Project Engineering, Ryerson University
Co-author: Dr. Miljana Horvat, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science, Ryerson University
Building Resilience Into Commercial Property: An Integrated Approach to Measuring Optimum Density
Author: Chibulu Luo, PhD Student, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto
Building In Existing Contexts – Densification
Author: Dr. Paul Floerke, Associate Chair External and Mobility Director, Ryerson University
Co-Presenter: Sonja Weiss, Dipl.Ing., Architektin
Session - Community Building
Tuesday Sept 20, 8:30 - 9:45 AM
The Third Success Factor Of Energy Friendly Renovation Processes
Author: Anke Van Hal, Professor, Nyenrode Business Universiteit/TUDelft, Center for Entrepreneurship & Stewardship
Architectural Interventions for Social Sustainability: The Renovation of Modern Housing
Author: Dr. Terri Peters, PostDoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto
Participatory Planning, Design and SelfBuilt Structures for Public Urban Gardens: Community Gardens and Casitas in the South Bronx
Author: Dr. Carolin Mees, Ing., Architect, Adjunct Professor, Parsons The New School
Session - Energy and CO2 Reduction
Tuesday Sept 20, 8:30 - 9:45 AM
When Is Heat Recovery Cost Effective In Canadian Commercial Buildings?
Author: Daniel Knapp, Energy Efficiency Expert, Arborus Consulting
The Benefits Of Green Roof Retrofits As Local Interventions For Mitigating The Urban Heat Island Effect In Toronto
Author: Dr. Umberto Berardi, Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Ryerson University
Lca Based Zero Carbon Campus Development Framework: Case Of Evenstad Campus In Norway
Author: Guri Krigsvoll, Assistant Professor, NTNU
Session - Occupant Behaviour
Tuesday Sept 20, 8:30 - 9:45 AM
Post Occupancy Evaluation of a HighDensity Affordable Housing Complex with Innovative Mechanical Heating and Ventilation Systems
Author: Frank Suerich-Gulick, Postdoctoral Researcher, CanmetENERGY Natural Resources Canada
Occupant’s Household Energy Behaviour and Conservation Strategies in a HighRise Residential Building in Toronto, Canada
Author: Miles Roque, Projects K.K. Japan Planning Manager, Canadian Solar
Co-authors: Vera Straka, Associate Professor, Ryerson University; Dr. Alan S. Fung, Associate Professor, Ryerson University
The Effect Of Occupant Behaviour On Real Time Electricity Consumption In School Spaces
Author: Mohamed Ouf, PhD Candidate, University of Manitoba
Co-author: Dr. Mohamed H Issa, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba
Call for Papers: Review Committee
The SBE16Toronto technical submission review team was lead by Dr. Mark Gorgolewski, Professor in the Department of Architectural Science at Ryerson University in Toronto. Conference organizers would like to thank Professor Gorgolewski and the members of the Technical Paper Review team for their contributions to SBE16Toronto programming:
- Stephen Pope, iiSBE Canada
- David Bristow, University of Toronto
- Rich Shaker, Ryerson University
- Leila Farah, Ryerson University
- Doug Webber, WSP Halsall and iiSBE Canada
- Arlene Gould, York University
- Vera Straka, Ryerson University
- Bradley Guy, Catholic University
- Roberto Chiotti, OCAD
- Craig Brown, Laurier University
- Shauna Mallory-Hill, University of Manitoba and iiSBE Canada
- Umberto Berardi, Ryerson University
- Russell Richman, Ryerson University
- Jenn McArthur, Ryerson University
- Ken Klassen, iiSBE
- Anke van Hal, Nyenrode University, NL
- Joe Nasr, MetroAg
- Marianne Touchie, University of Toronto
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