Downsview Net-Zero

This project won first runner-up in a national design competition that called for a net-zero energy sports research facility at Downsview Park, Toronto. Our proposal is the result of an interdisciplinary effort by a group of two architects and two engineers while students at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, respectively.

Situated adjacent to a former airfield, the design capitalizes on the site’s exposure to natural elements. The proposal maximizes energy efficiency, optimizes occupant comfort and reduces dependency on both the grid as well as the municipal water supply by integrating design strategies in energy efficiency, water efficiency, and design innovation. By doing so, the design offsets its dependency on the grid by 89%.

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