BUILDEX Connects Webinar Series

Decarbonization is the biggest challenge facing the Canadian Building industry. Reducing GHG emissions emanating from the production of construction materials and maintaining existing buildings will mitigate future climate impacts whilst ensuring retrofit buildings satisfy their basic design purpose. BUILDEX Connects Webinar Series is delighted to present “Avoiding Common Decarbonization Pitfalls for Existing Buildings and Realizing True Cost Savings” . Learn from their insights into the process of evaluating buildings for climate resiliency and occupant health and wellness, and how best to incorporate these considerations in your decarbonization strategy.

The concept of Biophilic Design is a popular green strategy which seeks to connect people with experiences of nature in the modern built environment. This is usually achieved through stunning water and plants features, as well as breathtaking views of nature from indoors, and has multiple documented physiological, psychological, and economic benefits. BUILDEX Connects is excited to present our April webinar, Successfully Implementing Biophilic Design.

According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), more new rental apartments were built in Canada than any year in the previous three decades.

The increased number of commercial and residential buildings in Western Canada - with no expectations to stop any time soon - has been taking a toll on Property Managers. In British Columbia alone, there is a disheartening shortage of Property Managers who end up having to manage three times the number of units they should. Such demanding and stressful conditions push property managers to their limits, causing burnout, increased absenteeism, and even a change in careers. Therefore, addressing this vicious cycle now is of the utmost importance to prevent a critical escalation of the problem.

2023 has the dubious distinction of being considered for the hottest year on record [Is 2023 going to be the hottest year on record?, Published], synonymous with burning highways and firefighter sacrifice. The number of emergency evacuations, including Yellowknife residents' evacuations to Alberta’s cities, is unprecedented. Future climate data tells us that “Summer 2023” is the new normal: long spans of hot, dry days, smoky skies, and evacuation alerts, even in regions without a history of wildfires. The rise of displaced peoples due to climate hazards like heatwaves, wildfires, and floods raises many questions about the suitability of third spaces typically used in disaster response situations, e.g., community centres, school gymnasiums.