Big ideas from this morning’s Net Zero Buildings Forum, hosted by RBC, and Brookfield Sustainability Institute at @GBCollege. Canada’s building sector can accelerate emissions cuts — if we think differently about technologies, regulations and how we put roofs over our heads.

Honoured and proud to take part in Brookfield Sustainability Institute summit this week, sharing and learning about sustainable building practices with net zero as the short-term goal. Thanks to our friends at the Brookfield Sustainability Institute for hosting this educational and meaningful event!

With knowledge that the fashion industry is a major contributor to the climate crisis, the BSI has been working on ways to revolutionize this industry. The innovative sustainable clothing brand, 'For Tomorrow', the BSI aims to do just that. instagram.com/p/Cp3CIrju7gD/ #BSI

Toronto could be Timber Town — so, too, could Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary. But we won’t lead the world in “bio-materials” if we don’t bring building codes into the climate era. Over to you, mayors and councils. Brookfield Sustainability Institute bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg

Team 2 - 'Climate Positive Housing Development' is next in our 'Sustainability Charrette' recap. Their vision was to create a sustainable neighbourhood, for people who want get away from busy city life and contribute to peaceful place. brookfieldsustainabilityinstitute.com #BSI

After a few years of virtual international charrettes, the 2023 'Brookfield Smart Sustainability Charrette' was once again held in-person. For info about how getting involved w/the BSI, visit: brookfieldsustainabilityinstitute.com #BrookfieldSustainabilityInstitute

Next in our recap, Team 3 - 'The Old Wooler Schoolhouse' who were asked, "How might we restore a century old schoolhouse with significant heritage value in a sustainable and accessible way to become a landmark community centre in rural Ontario?" brookfieldsustainabilityinstitute.com #BSI

For the 'Smart Sustainability Charrette' Team 4, 'The Linear City Project', developed 'Novarise', which focuses on creating next-generation environmental and social infrastructure adding value by futureproofing while optimizing form &function. brookfieldsustainabilityinstitute.com #BSI

Environmental, social & governance issues demand innovative solutions. Join our 3-session course on May 17, 24 and 31 by @GBCollege & Brookfield Sustainability Institute to learn practical #ESG tools to drive real impact and elevate your competitive edge! Register: bot.com/Events/Immersi…

Up next in our charette recap is Team 5 - 'Finding Their Voices: The Deep River Interpretative Centre', who developed 'The Algonquin Legacy Lodge', a project seeking to reconcile this history & create opportunities for healing & space-making. brookfieldsustainabilityinstitute.com #BSI

Team 6 - 'Sustainable & Resilient Tourism in Barbados' is the next in our charette recap. Their solution was Plenium, providing medical services pertaining to reproductive health. supporting local businesses, culture, community, & the environment. brookfieldsustainabilityinstitute.com #BSI

Up next in our charrette recap is Team 7 - The Gathering Place, a Project of the Catholic Crosscultural Services. Together they developed affordable housing in Scarborough w/ options for the houseless, reducing the number of newcomers in shelters. brookfieldsustainabilityinstitute.com #BSI

Wrapping up our 'Brookfield Smart Sustainability Charrette' recap is Team 9: The Future of Work. Together, they created a modular space that could not just be a workplace where employees feel comfortable and can gather, but also a social environment. brookfieldsustainabilityinstitute.com #BSI

ATTN students! It's your last day to register for the 2023 Summer International Charrette 'Exploratory Design for the Climate Crisis', June 19-23. bit.ly/REG-2023Summer… Image: '2023 Brookfield Smart Sustainability Charrette', Team 6. Photo: Surzayon Ghosh. #BSI

Toronto Life Magazine published an advertorial about how GBC's Brookfield Sustainability Institute is providing smart solutions to help tackle climate change and Limberlost Place, the the first mass-timber and low-carbon building in Ontario. torontolife.com/city/george-br…

The (BSI) is proud to have made George Brown College's top list of accomplishments over the past 12 months, alongside achievements such as the Future of Work pilot, the Deaf Learn Now program, and the Black Futures initiative to name a few. youtu.be/xw9Z0fDu2iQ?si… #BSI

At the Brookfield Sustainability Institute we're focused on bringing new solutions to climate change challenges, through our charrettes, workshops and seminars, and with the newly launched Interdisciplinary Design Strategy (IDS) Program. georgebrown.ca/g414