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 to pilot Demand Response 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

Retrofit Canada’s 2025 Project Walk-Through
There are still many barriers to deep retrofits, but we are starting to find pathways around them. Peter Amerongen, co-founder of Retrofit Canada, will take you through a few of our recent retrofit projects and point out some learnings. Rebecca Pinto, Retrofit Canada's Executive Director, will introduce you to some new tools being developed to help you accelerate your retrofits.
Speakers: Rebecca Pinto, Retrofit Canada and Peter Amerogen, Retrofit Canada