Concordia launches PLAN/NET ZERØ pilot project with deep energy retrofit
AI Article Summary
Concordia University has launched a pilot project called PLAN/NET ZERØ to transform the Guy-De Maisonneuve Building through a deep energy retrofit. The project aims to cut the building's energy consumption by 50% by enhancing its systems and aims for WELL and LEED certifications. The retrofit will also foster innovation through a living lab where students and industry partners will test new technologies. Johnson Controls will manage the two-year construction and a subsequent 10-year operations phase.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how Canadian contractors can leverage sustainable retrofitting to not only modernize buildings but also create testbeds for innovative technologies. It provides an example of long-term partnerships, like the one with Johnson Controls, which could become a model for other universities or commercial buildings seeking to achieve net-zero targets. For Canadian builders, this means potential new opportunities in green construction techniques and participation in collaborative projects aligning with national decarbonization goals.
