Author: Sam Bergman
The Race To Zero (Carbon)
Christianne Aussant talks about two important certifications in the sustainable design space and why carbon is THE metric that matters. I often get asked what the next big trend in sustainability will be, and while there are many trends emerging
[…more]CAMH Phase 1C Redevelopment Achieves LEED Gold
(TORONTO, CANADA) July 22, 2021 – Phase 1C of the redevelopment of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in downtown Toronto has successfully achieved LEED Gold New Construction certification. Footprint provided energy modelling and sustainability services for the $685 million project, which involved the design and construction of two new buildings:
[…more]402 Dunsmuir Achieves LEED Gold
(VANCOUVER, CANADA) July 15, 2021 – 402 Dunsmuir, a prestigious office tower at the heart of downtown Vancouver, has successfully achieved LEED Gold Core and Shell certification. Footprint was engaged as sustainability consultant for the project, providing energy modelling services
[…more]Footprint celebrates Ten Year Anniversary with donation to Forests Ontario
(TORONTO, CANADA) June 25, 2021 – In celebration of the sustainability company’s ten year anniversary, Footprint donated $100 per staff member to Forests Ontario – a not-for-profit organization focused on tree planting, forest stewardship, forest education and awareness. The $2700
[…more]PCL Team named Preferred Proponent for New St. Paul’s Hospital & Health Campus
The PCL Team has been selected as preferred proponent to design, build, and partially finance the New St. Paul’s Hospital and Health Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia. The PCL Team includes PCL Westcoast Constructors as the design-builder and equity member,
[…more]Footprint Announces New Associate
Footprint is proud to announce our new associate in Winnipeg, Padraic O’Connell. With more than a decade of experience, Padraic continually demonstrates his commitment to innovative sustainable design and energy-efficiency, and is trusted as an industry professional by both clients
[…more]First Commercial CO2-Reducing Air Scrubber in Canada Installed in Footprint Office
(TORONTO, CANADA) June 3, 2020 – In honour of Canada Clean Air Day, Smith + Andersen and Footprint are celebrating the installation of the first CO2-reducing air scrubber in a Canadian commercial building. Located in the 10th floor space of
[…more]Energy Modelling for Canada’s Largest Geothermal System in a Healthcare Building
Footprint has completed energy modelling for the upcoming Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital in Newfoundland. With construction targeting completion for 2023, the facility will be home to the largest geothermal system for heating and cooling in a Canadian healthcare building.
[…more]Joseph Brant Hospital’s Michael Lee-Chin and Family Patient Tower Achieves LEED Silver
The Michael Lee-Chin and Family Patient Tower at Joseph Brant Hospital has successfully achieved LEED Silver certification. Alongside project team member Ellis Don, Footprint provided energy modelling, as well as measurement and verification services for this addition. “Footprint joined the
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