INNOVATION November-December 2016

Proposed residential and non-residential rezoning policy target outcomes and requirements

Opening opportunities with connected thinking

made for the building types that constitute the 16 percent of “other” new development. The plan includes interim approaches for addressing those buildings’ unique energy and emissions profiles. Opportunity for Engineers Engineers working on building projects in Vancouver will play key roles in identifying and implementing innovative solutions to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and help the city achieve its objectives and targets. The Zero Emissions Building Plan gives us guidance on how to further incorporate energy efficiency opportunities into buildings of all types and confirm our leadership in this evolving area of practice, aligning with APEGBC’s professional practice guidelines for sustainability. v Susan Hayes, P.Eng., is principal and Building Energy Advisor at Focal Engineering Inc. She has worked in Vancouver’s building industry for more than a decade, specialising in sustainability. She relied on the Policy Report Development and Building RR-2 in preparing this article. Vancouver’s Renewable City Strategy can be downloaded at: vancouver. ca/files/cov/renewable-city-strategy- booklet-2015.pdf. The Zero Emissions Building Plan is available at: council.vancouver.ca/20160712/ documents/rr2.pdf

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Roughrider Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan: Mott MacDonald’s contribution to the conceptual design created valuable opportunities for a flexible, open-air venue enjoyable during all seasons.

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