Towards Multi-generational Living: An Urban Low-carbon Deep Energy Retrofit
This project transforms a modest brick bungalow into a vibrant multigenerational home while dramatically reducing its carbon footprint. Through deconstruction, material reuse, and minimizing foam and plastics, it demonstrates a practical approach to sustainable construction on one of the most challenging urban sites. If it can succeed under these constraints, it shows how thoughtful design and smarter building choices can reshape housing anywhere.
Speakers:Terrell Wong, Stonethrow Designs, Chris Phillips , Green Energy

Pioneering CO₂ Heat Pump Retrofits in Multi‑Unit Residential Buildings
This session highlights a first‑of‑its‑kind domestic hot water CO₂ heat pump retrofit in a 39‑unit 1980s building, delivered through LandlordBC’s RARA program and BC Hydro’s DSM pilot to demonstrate scalable, peak‑demand‑shifting decarbonization solutions for existing multifamily housing.
Speakers: Leo Glaser , Thirdspace, Jordan Fisher, Fresco