Clean Enery Canada: Building Toward Low Cost and Carbon Policy, Strategy
Ha/f co-authored Clean Energy Canada's 2025 report, Building Toward Low Cost and Carbon. Leading an architecture and engineering consortium, Ha/f conducted in-depth research on efficient building design strategies aimed at reducing both carbon emissions and construction costs.
The study analyzed case studies of townhouses, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings, demonstrating how smart design choices can lead to significant carbon and cost savings.
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In collaboration with Local Works Studio, Ha/f developed a reuse strategy for Waterhouse Square’s granite facade, treating it as an “urban quarry.” By prioritizing deconstruction, on-site reuse, and low-carbon fabrication, the project reduces waste and emissions while advancing the goals of London’s Circular Economy Roadmap for sustainable building practices.
City of Toronto Embodied Carbon Policy Primer Policy
Ha/f co-led the development of Ontario’s first embodied carbon benchmarking study, shaping policy guidance for municipalities. Through research and cross-sector collaboration, Ha/f provided critical data, analysis, and design insight to help cities measure and reduce building-related carbon emissions—supporting climate leadership in Ontario’s construction and planning sectors.
The Primer informed the City of Toronto incorporating embodied carbon requirements into the Green Standards - North America’s first city with absolute targets.
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Design Innovation for Middle Housing Policy
Ha/f supported the Single Stair Alternative Solutions: Design Innovation for Middle Housing, a project led by LGA Architectural Partners with funding from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The project team is composed of architects, engineers, cost estimators, and code consultants to demonstrate the viability of single-stair buildings in Canada.
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