The Evolution of Regenerative Design in Theory and Practice
Geoff Cox, Local Practice Architecture + Design (Vancouver)
This session explores regenerative thinking to shift how we relate to the world around us. It introduces the evolution of regenerative design theory and its guiding principles. Participants will learn strategies to support the vitality of living systems through daily practice. The goal: to foster deeper connection, responsibility, and long-term viability for all life.Challenges and Success of Designing to Net Zero Ready in the Prairies
Kathleen Tiede, Senior Sustainability Engineer/Associate, Crosier Kilgour
This session highlights three Prairie projects that achieved Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Design certification. It includes an overview of the ZCB Standard and key design challenges in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Attendees will learn strategies for reducing embodied carbon and addressing grid-related limitations. Lessons learned from a school and two residential buildings will be shared to inform future projects.Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) – A Saskatchewan Opportunity
Brian Brunskill, P.Geo
Saskatchewan has significant wind and solar potential, but their intermittency limits large-scale integration into the energy mix. Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) in salt caverns can convert this intermittent supply into electricity on demand. This proven technology, successfully operating in Germany and the U.S. for decades, enables reliable grid-scale power. Leveraging Saskatchewan’s abundant renewables and salt cavern experience, CAES can provide low-carbon, dispatchable electricity for the province.