Formation préconférence
Pre-Conference Training
Fortifier les laboratoires Canadiens - Forger l'avenir
Fortifying Canada’s Labs - Forging into the Future
Morning, English Only
Using the Latest Labs2Zero Tools from I2SL
Date: Monday, November 17
Location: Centre des congrès de Québec
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $100 + HST for members; $150 + HST for non-members
Participants will receive hands-on training on the key tools of I2SL’s Labs2Zero program: the Laboratory Benchmarking Tool (LBT) and the brand-new Actionable Insights and Measures (AIM) Report, I2SL’s automated energy audit tool for lab buildings. The session will include insights into the calculations embedded in the tools, how to use them effectively, and how to apply their results. Each attendee will work through live examples on their own laptop and will leave the session with confidence in using the LBT to benchmark lab buildings and the AIM Report to identify potential projects to improve the buildings’ energy performance.
Note: While the LBT is fully internationalized, the current version of the AIM Report software covers only US facilities and units of measurement. The AIM Report’s non-US coverage will be expanded later in 2025; in the meantime, the AIM portion of the training will use example buildings in US locations selected to have climates similar to selected Canadian locations.
Participants who attend and participate in the full training workshop will be eligible for a further 30% discount on AIM annual subscriptions, on top of the 20% introductory discount that’s available until November 30. Additionally, annual subscribers in Canada will receive free AIM access until the international version launches.
All participants should make sure to have an LBT account in advance of the training (sign up for free at https://lbt.i2sl.org). Prior to the training session, I2SL will contact attendees to request the email addresses associated with users’ LBT accounts so that they can be granted access to the AIM Report software for use during the session.
20 participants maximum.
A certificate will be issued upon request for participants who complete the course.
**Available to conference registrants only.
Presenters:
Gordon Sharp, President, International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Gordon Sharp is the President of I2SL, the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories. Gordon is also the inventor of many important, widely applied technologies that have had a significant impact on lab sustainability and energy efficiency such as the sash sensing variable volume fume hood, laboratory airflow controls, the electronic venturi airflow valve, and demand based control of lab ventilation. He is the founder of two major companies in the lab controls and sustainability field: Phoenix Controls, and Aircuity. Gordon is also an MIT graduate with over 35 patents covering inventions that are today collectively saving well over $2.5 billion USD annually in energy use and over 7.5 million metric tons annually in carbon emissions. Finally, he is an ASHRAE Fellow, and a former ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer that has contributed to many laboratory and healthcare ventilation standards.
Alison Farmer, Labs2Zero Program Director, International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Alison is a former research astrophysicist who is dedicated to saving our home planet by bringing energy efficiency to lab buildings. Alison is I2SL’s Labs2Zero Program Director and also serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors of I2SL. She has worked in both consulting and lab owner’s roles, specializing in energy modeling, analytics, and control systems. She holds degrees in physics from the University of Cambridge and in astrophysics from the California Institute of Technology.
Après-midi, formation en français
Introduction à la conception avancée de laboratoire
Confinement : Comment cela impacte-t-il les approches de conception de 10 000 pieds jusqu’au dessus de table?
Ou tout ce que vous vouliez savoir sur le NC1-2-3-4, les hottes, les salles blanches et d’autres systèmes de confinement, mais aviez trop peur de poser des questions!
Date : Le lundi 17 novembre
Lieu : Centre des congrès de Québec
Heur : 13 h à 16 h
Frais : 250 $ + taxes pour les membres ; 375 $ + taxes pour les non-membres
Destiné aux planificateurs de laboratoire, aux architectes, aux ingénieurs et aux exploitants d’installations, le cours aidera les participants à comprendre comment concevoir des installations et des salles de confinement, y compris diverses méthodes de confinement au sein d’une installation de laboratoire. Le cours abordera des principes tels que :
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Qu’est-ce que le confinement et pourquoi est-il nécessaire?
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Codes et normes utilisés dans la conception d’installations scientifiques au Canada
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Considérations architecturales pour la conception d’installations adaptées à différents types de confinement
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Ventilation mécanique, mise sous pression, contrôles
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Considérations électriques
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Exemples de conception
Le cours comprendra une séance interactive pour discuter de sujets spécifiques et d’expériences de projet.
30 participants maximum.
Un certificat sera délivré sur demande aux participants qui terminent le cours.
**Cette formation est réservée aux personnes inscrites à la conférence.
Presenters:
Yvon Lachance, Président, YLA Architecture Aujourd'hui à la tête de YLA Architecture, Yvon Lachance compte près de 30 ans de pratique en architecture. Il possède une vaste expérience dans la réalisation de projets complexes et d'envergure. Son portfolio de projets comprend d'importants bâtiments institutionnels et publics, des pavillons universitaires, des centres de recherche (santé, chimie, physique) ainsi que des projets de rénovation d'enveloppes de bâtiments contemporains et patrimoniaux. Il est Fellows et 4e Vice-président de Devis de construction Canada, de l'Association internationale pour la préservation et ses techniques, de l'International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I²SL) et président sortant de Laboratoires Écologiques du Canada. Now heading YLA Architecture, Yvon Lachance boasts nearly 30 years of practice in architecture. He has extensive experience in the realization of large-scale and complex projects. His portfolio of projects includes major institutional and public buildings, university pavilions, research centres (health, chemistry, physics) as well as contemporary and heritage building envelope renovation projects. He is a Fellow and 4th Vice-President of Construction Specification Canada, a member of the International Association for Preservation and its Techniques, a member of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I²SL), and he is the Immediate Past President of Sustainable Labs Canada.
Pierre Luc Baril, vice-président et associé principal, Pageau Morel Pierre Luc Baril est vice-président et associé principal chez Pageau Morel, une firme de génie-conseil spécialisée en mécanique et électricité du bâtiment, en efficacité énergétique et en écoconception. Pierre Luc a un baccalauréat en génie mécanique, un DESS en gestion et il est agréé LEED depuis 2007, HFDP (Healthcare Facilities Design Professional de l’ASHRAE) depuis 2008 et CFPS (NFPA) depuis 2018. Pierre-Luc a contribué de façon importante à plusieurs projets dans le domaine de la santé et des laboratoires. Il est un membre fondateur et président de la section de Montréal de l’association Laboratoires écologiques du Canada (LÉCan/SLCan). Il est aussi impliqué comme administrateur pour la section de Montréal de l’association Devis de Construction Canada et participe activement à des comités avec l’ASHRAE. **** Pierre Luc Baril is vice-president and principal of Pageau Morel, a consulting engineering firm specialized in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, energy efficiency and ecodesign. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to many institutional, healthcare facility and research centre projects, including laboratories. Pierre-Luc holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Management. Over the years, he has obtained several accreditations: LEED AP in 2007, HFDP in 2008 (ASHRAE Healthcare Facilities Design Professional), and CFPS in 2018 (NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist). Pierre-Luc is the founding chair of the Montreal Chapter of Sustainable Labs Canada (SLCan). He is also involved in Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) and gives a certificate course at Polytechnique Montréal.
Magali Tremblay, directrice adjointe et associée, Pageau Morel Magali Tremblay est directrice adjointe et associée chez Pageau Morel, une firme de génie-conseil spécialisée dans les domaines du génie mécanique et électrique, de l'efficacité énergétique et de l'écoconception. Spécialisée dans les laboratoires depuis plus de 15 ans, elle a contribué à de nombreux projets institutionnels et centres de recherche. Magali a obtenu un baccalauréat en génie électrique et est également certifiée LEED AP. Elle détient le titre de trésorière et vice-présidente de la section montréalaise de Laboratoires Écologiques du Canada (LÉCan-SLCan) et est la présidente de la section montréalaise dans Devis Construction Canada (DCC). **** Magali Tremblay is Assistant Director and Associate at Pageau Morel, a consulting engineering firm specialized in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, energy efficiency and ecodesign. Specializing in laboratories for over 15 years, she has been contributing to many institutional and research centre projects. Magali has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and is also a certified LEED AP. She holds the title of treasurer and VP for the Montreal Chapter of Sustainable Labs Canada (SLCan) as well as being involved in Construction Specification Canada (CSC) as the chapter’s chair.
Afternoon, English Training
Introduction to Advanced Laboratory Design
Containment: How it impacts design approaches from 10,000 feet to the bench top.
Or all you wanted to know about CL1-2-3-4, fume hoods, cleanrooms, and other containment systems, but were too afraid to ask!
Date: Monday, November 17
Location: Centre des congrès de Québec
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $250 + Tax for members; $375 + Tax for non-members
Intended for laboratory planners, architects, engineers, and facility operators, the course will help attendees to understand how to design containment facilities and rooms, including various methods of containment within a lab facility. The course will discuss principles such as:
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What is containment and why do we have it?
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Codes and standards used in science facility design in Canada
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Architectural considerations for facility design to suit various containment types
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Mechanical ventilation, pressurization, controls
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Electrical considerations
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Design examples
The course will include an interactive session to discuss specific topics and project experience.
30 participants maximum.
A certificate will be issued upon request for participants who complete the course.
**Available to conference registrants only.
English Presenters:
Mary On, Senior Associate, Introba Mary is a senior associate on the Science and Technology Team at Introba. With experience in sustainable mechanical design, Mary focuses on delivering lab facilities that are sustainable, practical and resilient by providing simple solutions to complex problems through her designs.
Kevin Shea, Principal, Introba Kevin brings over 17 years of industry experience to his role as Principal and leads Introba’s Science & Technology Sector. With experience and emphasis in delivering high-performance, sustainable solutions that are practical, maintainable, healthy, resilient and resource-responsible, Kevin’s personal dedication to his projects reflects Introba’s core pillars: imagine, perform, accelerate and sustain. Kevin’s passion for the science and technology sector, and energy efficiency, allow for the design of spaces that meet the needs of each client. Whether it’s a requirement for absolute flexibility, meeting GHG targets, squeezing into a short floor to floor, or any other major requirements that clients find themselves needing, Kevin’s knowledge and ability to listen will drive these projects home to a successful conclusion. **** Kevin apporte plus de 17 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie à son rôle de directeur et dirige le secteur des sciences et technologies d'Introba. Grâce à son expérience et à l'importance qu'il accorde à fournir des solutions durables et performantes qui sont pratiques, durables, saines, résistantes et respectueuses des ressources, l'engagement personnel de Kevin dans ses projets reflète les piliers fondamentaux d'Introba : imaginer, performer, accélérer et soutenir. La passion de Kevin pour le secteur des sciences et des technologies et pour l'efficacité énergétique permet de concevoir des espaces qui répondent aux besoins de chaque client. Qu'il s'agisse d'un besoin de flexibilité absolue, d'atteindre les objectifs de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, de s'adapter à un espace réduit, ou de toute autre exigence majeure dont les clients ont besoin, les connaissances de Kevin et sa capacité d'écoute conduiront ces projets à une conclusion fructueuse.
Kevin Shelast, Principal, Aqua Air Kevin Shelast is a Principal at Aqua Air with 12-years of experience working on energy-efficiency upgrades and airflow controls for critical environments. Kevin continues to work with several Canadian universities and healthcare organizations to help evaluate their airflow control systems, and related building mechanical systems, for optimization through the application of up-to-date energy-saving technologies and control systems.
Peggy Theodore, Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects Peggy Theodore is passionate about design, and in particular, its ability to affect positive social change and a positive impact on the environments in which we live. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and has particular interest in sustainable design solutions. She has extensive experience in all phases of project programming, planning and design across a range of institutional projects. Peggy is an excellent facilitator who can shepherd complex projects through all phases of a project from conception to completion and recognizes the importance of teamwork in achieving the best solutions to complex design challenges. Her extensive portfolio includes the School of Medicine at Queen’s University; the LEED Gold Certified Life Sciences Centre at the University of British Columbia, the LEED Gold Certified Papadakis Integrated Science Building at Drexel University, the LEED Gold CI Public Health Ontario Central Laboratory, and the LEED Gold target Biological Sciences Complex Renewal at the University of British Columbia. Peggy’s experience includes Canadian museum, gallery, and archive design for the award-winning Ryerson Image Centre and School of Image Arts in Toronto, and Ingenium Centre in Ottawa.
Marc-André Perreault, Project Manager, Pageau Morel Marc-André Perreault is a project manager at Pageau Morel, an engineering consulting firm specializing in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, energy efficiency and eco-design. Marc-André has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in energy and power. As part of a team specialized in scientific projects, he has designed laboratories for more than 8 years and has contributed to numerous institutional projects and research centres. Marc-André Perreault est chargé de projet chez Pageau Morel, une firme de génie-conseil spécialisée dans les domaines du génie mécanique et électrique, de l'efficacité énergétique et de l'écoconception. Marc-André a obtenu un baccalauréat en génie électrique avec une spécialisation en énergie et puissance. Au sein d'une équipe spécialisée dans les projets scientifiques, il conçoit des laboratoires depuis plus de 8 ans et a contribué à de nombreux projets institutionnels et de centres de recherche.
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