CTBUH Canada | Toronto is thrilled to host this exciting presentation and panel discussion on Tall Wood! Join leading industry experts as they discuss how tall timber can shape the future of sustainable urban development.

The presentations will start promptly at 5:30 pm, please arrive early to allow for registration prior to the start.

Tall Wood: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Urban Development

As building codes advance to allow taller wood structures, an increasing number of 8+ storey wood buildings are being proposed, designed, and built across the country. In Ontario, we’ve seen early adoption of mass timber construction in institutional buildings, notably several new academic towers, but this approach is now rapidly expanding into the residential sector.

This session will feature four short presentations covering the current code climate, sustainability, and experiences and lessons learned on the design and approvals of tall mass timber residential projects.

Important Info

Check-in: Toronto Metropolitan University - Architecture Building (ARC) - 325 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2M2 (enter off Church St doors)
Networking: Hosted bar from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Rex's - 635 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 1M7

Speakers

Hailey Quiquero, MASc, P.Eng. | Technical Manager, WoodWorks Ontario

Hailey is a structural engineer who has dedicated her career to sustainable architecture and the advancement of timber building systems. She spent several years researching the behaviour and fire safety of mass timber, working as a structural designer with Entuitive in Toronto, and developing affordable housing solutions using high-performance timber panels. Hailey’s work contributed to the successful completion of turnkey housing projects with Assembly Corp.

In her current role as a Technical Manager of the Canadian Wood Council’s WoodWorks program, Hailey provides technical support to project teams and delivers resources and education to industry stakeholders. She is a passionate advocate for the successful integration of timber as a beautiful and sustainable building material in the built environment.

Natasha Jeremic, MASc, P.Eng., LEED GA, WbLCA AP | Manager, Codes and Standards – Sustainability, Canadian Wood Council

Natasha Jeremic is the Sustainability Manager for Codes and Standards at the Canadian Wood Council. She engages in strategic building code and standards initiatives related to sustainability, circularity, and durability. Natasha leverages her experience in structural design, building performance, and whole-life carbon accounting to demonstrate how wood products provide an effective solution for a sustainable, low-carbon built environment.

Wayne McMillan, M.Arch., B.A., A.T., OAA | Associate, Senior Architect, BDP Quadrangle

Wayne McMillan is an Associate at BDP Quadrangle, where he has used his expertly balanced design and technical skills to become a key member of many high-profile commercial projects, including 80 Atlantic Avenue, The Distillery District Ribbon Building and a mixed-use office and residential development at Bathurst and Richmond. These experiences have allowed him to develop the knowledge and expertise to respond to the growing demand for mass timber structures within the commercial and residential sectors, including a recent 12 storey mass timber midrise proposal in Toronto.

David MacMillan, MES | Manager, Environment & Climate Division, City of Toronto

David MacMillan is a Manager with the City of Toronto’s Environment & Climate Division, where he has focused on planning for low-carbon development and energy systems for nearly 10 years.

He works closely with internal partners and the development industry to achieve net zero emissions buildings. Currently he is focused on delivering mass timber affordable housing and planning for large-scale renewable thermal energy projects.

David holds a Master in Environmental Studies (Planning), from York University and is a graduate of the ULI Toronto's Curtner Urban Leadership Program.