My talk at All-Energy Canada: review of the state of sustainable buildings in Canada, and particularly of the emerging trends and discussion around smart buildings. Review of the latest technology trends, examples of what's working, and some useful reference materials. Enjoy!

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Derek Satnik, P.Eng., LEED® AP
Mindscape Innovations
www.mi-group.ca
Smart Buildings and Design
All-Energy Canada, 2014-04-09

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Agenda
• Defining “Smart”
• Examples of Leadership:
Buildings & Products
• Appendix:
– Survey of Industry Programs
– Costs
– Policy
• Mindscape Contact Info

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Sustainable?Green??
Resilient?
Durable?
Appropriate?
Equitable?
Intelligent?
Beautiful?
Effective?

4. © s2e Technologies Inc..
“Smart”
• Technology: Metering, Controls, Automation
• Buildings: Energy, Water, Materials, Form
• District Energy: EV Integration, Storage
• Water Re-Use: Water Features
• Maintenance: Salt-Free Road De-Icing
• Coordinated Uses (Diversity)
• Work Near Home Near Play
• Active Transport (Cycling, Walking)
• Local Food

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Innovations Group Inc.
Case Study: Ontario Green Home
Williamsburg Homes, Kitchener, ON
• 50% energy
savings:
R50 attic,
R32
walls, R20
bsmt, R10
slab
• Advanced
HVAC
• 50% water
savings
• Local Ontario
materials
• ENERGY STAR, Solar
Ready, LEED
Platinum, BUILT
GREEN Platinum
• $30k green premium

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Innovations Group Inc.
Case Study: REEP House
REEP Green Solutions, Kitchener, ON
http://www.reepwaterlooregion.ca/prog_house.php
• $25k for
~60% energy
savings
• Book a tour!

7. Case
Study:
Dockside
Green,
Vancouver,
BC
© Mindscape Innovations Group Inc.
• Closed-loop
design
• LEED® Platinum
everything
• Sewer-gas
transit
• Profitable

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Retirement in Vaughan
>50% savings w/
CHP+ geothermal
EarthRangers
>80% savings via
design and control
And so many more…
Ice thermal storage
since 1992

9. © Mindscape Innovations Group Inc.
As of Today…
• NZE homes at $25k premium
– Leased energy equipment? Cheaper from start!
• Cost effective PV & LEDs (finally)
• NZE towers >8 storeys w/ BIPV
• Smart / NZE communities emerging
• Certified buildings >50% of new in US
• Homes programs >20% of new in CA
• “Green” words have been abused – back to
measurables: SMART

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Products you’ll see more of…

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Products you’ll see more of…

12. Thank you!
dsatnik@mi-group.ca
519.744.3592
www.mi-group.ca
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