Better Benchmarks, Better Urban Design

This project will assess the value in measuring sustainability outcomes according to place-specific baselines rather than universal thresholds set by rating systems and frameworks. It seeks a stronger foundation for sustainable design that can acknowledge place-specific factors. Ultimately, this work will lead to the establishment of a decision-making protocol about sustainable design options and outcomes that can be applied in a range of contexts, for better choices, made more justifiably, better understanding of impact, and a better sense of progress across projects.

Faculty Supervisor:

Meg Holden

Student:

Partner:

Perkins+Will Canada Architects Co.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Environmental Science and Technology; Green/Alternative Energy

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

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