What does it take to successfully tackle a complex building retrofit? Join Passive House Accelerator for PHA Live: 101 – Retrofits, featuring PHA Live co-host and Manager of Revive at ETRO Construction, Shaun St-Amour.
Using ETRO Construction’s 837 Beatty Street project as a case study, Shaun will break down the fundamentals of retrofit planning and explore practical strategies for transforming existing buildings into high-performance spaces.
Originally a heritage heavy timber warehouse, 837 Beatty Street is being transformed with four new storeys of mass timber, a high-performance building envelope, and Passive House detailing. This ambitious project offers a real-world look at the challenges and opportunities of retrofitting existing buildings.
Shaun will explore how successful retrofits begin with understanding the existing building, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing a strategy that balances building performance, constructability, and long-term value.
Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, building owner, or simply interested in the future of existing buildings, this session will provide practical insights into where to start and what's possible.
This free presentation will take place on Wednesday, November 4th at 12:00 PM Eastern / 9:00 AM Pacific and will be followed by a live Q&A session. We hope you'll join us.