Documentary Release: How green infrastructure is transforming Canadian cities
Reimagining the built environment to work with nature, rather than against it
We’re so excited to announce the release of our newest episode: ‘How Green Infrastructure is Transforming Canadian Cities’. In this episode, we spotlight three leaders revolutionizing sustainable design in Canada.
Watch the episode here:
A sneak peak of what you can expect from this episode: first, we’ll hear from Architect Peter Busby of Perkins & Will, who designed the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre in Vancouver, drawing inspiration from the organic forms of native orchids. The building features undulating green roofs, geothermal heating, and on-site water reclamation, exemplifying how architecture can actually enhance natural systems, rather than work against them.
Next, Scott Demark, president of Zibi Community Utility, will share how he spearheaded the development of a district energy system for the Zibi community in Ottawa-Gatineau. This innovative system captures waste heat from a nearby paper mill and utilizes river water for cooling, providing a zero-carbon solution for heating and cooling across the 34-acre mixed-use development.
Finally, we’ll learn about the Toronto Evergreen Brick Works project that revitalized a former industrial site into a vibrant environmental community center. This hub promotes urban sustainability through green buildings, native plant gardens, and public programs that engage citizens in environmental education.
We hope you find these stories as inspiring as we did, and stay tuned for the next episode dropping in two weeks!
