3.50 ConEd Learning Hours
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

To attend this session, registrants must meet in the Conference Lounge: Provinces & Confederation I Kreitmaker Experiential Learning Dispatch Hub + Foyer of the Westin Ottawa Hotel

Explore Zibi Common, part of Canada’s largest carbon-neutral community, through an exclusive guided tour led by architects from Kohn Partnership Architects and Teeple Architects. This session offers an in-depth exploration of how design and sustainability intersect in real-world applications, highlighting the project's unique heritage preservation, innovative energy systems, co-living spaces, and community-focused housing models that foster well-being and environmental responsibility.

Attendees are encouraged to also register for the on-site presentation Designing Resilient Communities: Lessons from Zibi Common, at 8:30 am on Friday, May 16.

This session is Level 3 (Moderately Active). Dress for weather conditions and wear comfortable footwear and clothing (including a hat for sun protection). Consider bringing a refillable water bottle, high-SPF sunscreen and sunglasses, and your camera.

Please note: Participants will gather and depart from the Kreitmaker Experiential Learning Dispatch Hub located in the Conference Lounge.

Learning Objectives
1. Understand how architectural design supports sustainability and innovation.
2. Explore Zibi’s One-Planet carbon-neutral design in real-world context.
3. Examine the impact of co-living housing models on urban inclusivity.
4. Learn how community engagement fosters inclusivity in urban projects.

Sean Lawrence, Kohn Partnership Architects
Tomer Diamant, Teeple Architects

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