ASHRAE Toronto Chapter upcoming events

Designing for Many Lives : How Catalyst Aligns Community, Infrastructure and Architecture for the Future of Science (02 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

NOTICE OF MEETING

Designing for Many Lives

How Catalyst Aligns Community, Infrastructure and Architecture for the Future of Science

Date:

Monday, November 2, 2026

Venue:

Old Mill Toronto Event Venue

Guild Hall, 21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto, ON M8X 1G5

Agenda:

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM : Networking

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM : Dinner and Presentation

EVENT SUMMARY

What if the most sustainable laboratory building is the one that can continually reinvent itself?

Catalyst was designed for change. Aligning owner, architect, and engineer around a shared vision, the project balances the demands of specialized laboratory infrastructure, occupant safety, operational resilience, and energy performance with the need for long-term adaptability. A unique utility distribution strategy maximizes flexibility and maintainability while preserving valuable space for science, enabling the building to evolve alongside changing research, technologies, and users. Equally important is an architectural vision that places science on display, fostering collaboration, visibility, and a lasting community of innovation. Catalyst demonstrates how lasting value is created when buildings are designed not for a single purpose or generation of research, but as enduring platforms for scientific discovery, connection, and change. Presented by the owner, architect, and engineer, this session examines how that vision was realized through the delivery of the first purpose-built speculative life sciences building developed for the GTA market in more than 20 years.

Special Notice:

We are excited to host this event in partnership with Sustainable Labs Canada (SLCAN)! This joint event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and network with professionals from across the industry.

First, hear the story. Then, see it for yourself. Following the November 2 dinner presentation, SLCAN and ASHRAE Toronto invite you to an exclusive site tour of Catalyst at 77 Wade Avenue on November 5. Register here

Special discounted pricing is available for SLCAN members. We look forward to welcoming our SLCAN colleagues for an engaging evening of learning and networking.

November 2 will be ASHRAE Toronto's Research Promotion Night, highlighting the impact of ASHRAE Research and the important role it plays in advancing our industry.

SPEAKERS

Cary Solomon

Cary Solomon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Seeker Labs based in Toronto Canada. Mr. Solomon is a real estate executive with over 30 years of experience in development, construction, and asset management across North America. Cary has led the delivery of more than 8 million square feet of high-rise, commercial office, and retail projects in Canada and the United States, with experience across multiple asset classes.

He had the vision to found Seeker Labs, with its single purpose, to address the need for private sector, purpose-built life sciences infrastructure in Canada. Through partnerships with institutional and ecosystem stakeholders, Seeker Labs is leading the development of lab and innovation facilities that support research and commercialization and contribute to the growth of Canada's life sciences sector.

Robert Mariani, P.Eng.

Robert Mariani, P.Eng. is a Partner and mechanical engineering leader in DIALOG’s Toronto studio with more than 20 years of experience designing high-performance healthcare, research, and laboratory environments. His work spans complex institutional and commercial facilities where occupant well-being, operational reliability, energy performance, and resilience must come together. Robert has led teams and the delivery of projects from early concept and planning through detailed design, and construction. His expertise encompasses HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, medical gas, laboratory gases, and building automation systems. Through his work, Robert brings a practical, integrated perspective to the evolving challenges facing healthcare and research facilities - advancing building performance and sustainability while keeping people, operations, and long-term value at the centre of the design.

Jay Levine

Jay Levine is a national leader in the programming, planning, and design of specialized pharmaceutical, biotechnology, GMP-compliant, and academic research facilities. With project experience across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland, Jay brings deep sector expertise to life sciences, translational research, and advanced manufacturing environments.

His portfolio spans R&D laboratories, pilot plants, testing laboratories, and GMP production facilities. His work is distinguished by the integration of architecture and engineering, balancing complex technical and regulatory requirements with capital cost, operational efficiency, flexibility, and long-term adaptability.

As DIALOG’s Science+Technology Practice Area Chair, Jay leads a cross-Canada team delivering high-performance, future-ready environments for discovery, innovation, and production. In 2021, Jay merged his former practice, NXL Architects, with DIALOG, expanding the reach and impact of his specialized science and technology practice.

Venue Details:

Old Mill Event Venue

Join us at Old Mill Toronto, a historic venue in the city’s west end known for its charming architecture, scenic gardens, and versatile event spaces. Easily accessible by subway and with an onsite hotel, it’s a convenient and welcoming location for our upcoming event.

Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.

Photography Disclaimer
Please be advised that a photographer will be present during this event. Photos may be taken and used for internal or promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, it is your responsibility to inform the photographer directly at the event.

Please feel free to reach out at cttc@torontoashrae.com if you need assistance.

Siddharth Singh, P.Eng, PMP

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair

King Tung, P. Eng, MASc

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter | 4936 Yonge Street. #2748 Toronto, M2N 6S3

Exhibitor Registration - Designing for Many Lives : How Catalyst Aligns Community, Infrastructure and Architecture for the Future of Science (02 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Dinner & Presentation:

Exhibitor Registration For

Designing for Many Lives

How Catalyst Aligns Community, Infrastructure and Architecture for the Future of Science

Date:

Monday, November 2, 2026

Venue:

Old Mill Toronto Event Venue

Guild Hall, 21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto, ON M8X 1G5

Agenda:

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM : Networking

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM : Dinner and Presentation

Promote your Firm and Show Your Products at an ASHRAE Chapter Meeting

Registration Details:

Exhibition Fee: $650

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry professionals, promote your products and services, and gain valuable exposure within the HVACR community. As an exhibitor, you'll benefit from:

Ready to use tabletop
Registration and dinner for one person
Display area

Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.

Please feel free to reach out at cttc@torontoashrae.com if you need assistance.

Siddharth Singh, P.Eng, PMP

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair

King Tung, P. Eng, MASc

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter | 4936 Yonge Street. #2748 Toronto, M2N 6S3

Designing and Operating Data Centers for the Era of AI From ASHRAE Learning Institute (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter Presents

Professional Development Course:

By ASHRAE Learning Institute

(3 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Date/Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026 / 9:00am – 12:00pm ET

Online ASHRAE Instructors-led Course

Course Summary

Artificial intelligence is impacting the hardware and software ecosystem, driving significant changes that put data centers at a risk of becoming inadequate to handle the new requirements. The rapid pace of innovation is increasing the difficulty in planning for future hardware needs without over investment or premature obsolescence. To achieve maximum performance while reducing energy consumption, data centers must be designed and operated by professionals whose knowledge evolves as quickly. Today’s data center environments have an infinite number of combinations, increasing the risk of overgeneralizing by designers and operators. Demand for IT services that are lower cost, more energy-efficient, provide more storage, and offer more computing capabilities is resulting in continued, significant changes in hardware and as a result its operating conditions. This is leading to the need for more mixed-use environments, combining general performance computing and high-performance computing. This ASHRAE course examines data center best practices by focusing on ASHRAE’s evolving thermal guidelines for data processing environments, including the latest guidance around liquid cooling. While there are opportunities to save energy in data centers, understanding of equipment trends, performance measurements, and effectiveness are critical to the principal objective: Data integrity and facility uptime.

Instructor

Dustin W. Demetriou, Ph.D., Member ASHRAE

Dr. Demetriou is a Senior Technical Staff Member and leads sustainability and data center innovation for IBM Infrastructure. He received a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University. This role includes a broad range of responsibilities including product sustainability and lifecycle assessment, data center infrastructure management, workload carbon accounting, and future trends and regulations. His research interests include the analysis, application, and optimization of thermal management and energy conversion systems, particularly in the areas of high-density data centers, high-performance buildings, and advanced electronics cooling technologies. He has co-authored four books in the ASHRAE Datacom Series, authored or coauthored over thirty journal and peer-reviewed conference publications, and has been granted forty-three United States patents. He is a globally recognized expert in the field of thermal management and data center energy efficiency and has taught courses on these subject around the world. Dr. Demetriou is the current Vice Chair of the ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9 (TC 9.9) IT Subcommittee and the past Chair of ASHRAE TC 9.9 on Mission Critical Facilities, Data Centers, Technology Spaces, and Electronic Equipment. He also serves on the Executive Committee for the IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (ITherm). His work has been awarded numerous honors, including the ASHRAE Willis H. Carrier Award, All-University Doctoral Prize at Syracuse University, IEEE TCPMT Best Paper Award, ASME Journal of Electronics Packaging Best Paper Award, ASME InterPACK Best Paper Award in Data Centers and Energy Efficient Electronic Systems, and the Best Paper in the International Journal of Building Simulations. He also holds a MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College.

Course Materials and Continuing Education Credits

This course will be presented through the GoToWebinar or Zoom platform. Course registrants will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions on how to log in to the course and how to obtain the course materials. The course presentation will be made available prior to the course date. Attendees will receive the 2 hour online course, a copy of presentation and 30 days access to recorded version.

Electronic copies of the course evaluation form and Certificates of Attendance referencing Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be made available to the course attendees.

Use of the materials is limited to the above course on the specified dates. Course materials may not be sold, shared or otherwise distributed independently of the above licensed course. Use of ASHRAE content may not be done in a way that will state or imply ASHRAE endorsement of any proprietary service or commercial product. This permission should not be construed that ASHRAE is waiving any copyright protection or other rights entitled to its intellectual property.

Special Notice: Multi-Chapter Online Learning Event

This is a collaborative event across the network of ASHRAE chapters in our region (Including: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, & PEI). As a result we are happy to announce that we will be offering the same pricing for our all chapter members under our region. For non-ASHRAE Toronto chapter members please contact your local Chapter's CTTC chair for your code to access the best pricing for this event.

Please feel free to reach out at cttc@torontoashrae.com if you need assistance.

Siddharth Singh, P.Eng, PMP

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair

King Tung, P. Eng, MASc

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter | 4936 Yonge Street. #2748 Toronto, M2N 6S3

Technical Tour - Portland Commons (07 Dec 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 20:45:00 GMT

ASHRAE Toronto Technical Tour

Portland Commons

A High-Performance Workplace Designed for Wellness, Technology & Sustainability

Date: Monday, December 7, 2026

Tour Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Meeting Location: Main Lobby, 5 Portland Street, Toronto, ON

EVENT SUMMARY

Join the ASHRAE Toronto Chapter for an exclusive technical tour of Portland Commons™, one of Toronto's most innovative and sustainable office developments.

Located at the intersection of Front Street West and Portland Street in the heart of Toronto's King West neighborhood, Portland Commons is a 560,000 sq. ft. high-performance office building designed with a focus on employee wellness, smart building technology, sustainability, and occupant experience.

During this guided tour, attendees will gain firsthand insight into the design, operation, and performance features that make Portland Commons a leading example of innovative workplace development. For more information about Portland Commons, visit: https://portlandcommons.com/

Tour Guide

Henry Hutton
General Manager, Property Management, CBRE Limited

Henry Hutton is the General Manager supporting CBRE Limited's downtown office and GTA industrial portfolios. A versatile commercial real estate professional, Henry specializes in operational excellence, strategic planning, and asset management across diverse property portfolios. With extensive experience managing complex projects from inception through execution, Henry leverages a strong foundation in property and asset management to drive performance, profitability, and long-term value creation.

Known for building strong relationships with stakeholders and fostering collaborative environments, Henry excels at navigating evolving market conditions and delivering adaptable, results-driven solutions. By combining operational expertise with strategic insight, Henry is committed to enhancing portfolio performance, optimizing building operations, and creating sustainable success for clients and occupants alike.

Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.

Please feel free to reach out at cttc@torontoashrae.com if you need assistance.

Siddharth Singh, P.Eng, PMP

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair

King Tung, P. Eng, MASc

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter | 4936 Yonge Street. #2748 Toronto, M2N 6S3

Decemberfest 2026- Technical Tour & Social (07 Dec 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ASHRAE Toronto Holiday Event:

Decemberfest 2026 - Social & Technical Tour

Technical Tour: Separate registration required. Limited spots available.

Date: Monday, December 7, 2026

Venue: GRETA Bar YYZ - 590 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2

EVENT SUMMARY

Join ASHRAE Toronto for our Annual Decemberfest Social!

Celebrate the holiday season with fellow HVAC&R professionals, engineers, contractors, consultants, manufacturers, building owners, and students at one of Toronto's most unique entertainment venues. This relaxed evening is an excellent opportunity to reconnect with industry colleagues, expand your professional network, and enjoy great food, drinks, arcade games, and holiday festivities while connecting with colleagues in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

Agenda:

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM : Portland Commons Technical Tour (Link to register)

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM : Decemberfest Social: Networking, Food, Drinks & Arcade Games

Registration Includes:

Networking with industry professionals
Appetizers, shareables & dessert
One complimentary drink ticket
Arcade gaming credits

Portland Commons™ Technical Tour Registration

If you are interested in attending the exclusive Portland Commons™ Technical Tour, please register using the link below. The tour is available to ASHRAE members and guests registered for the Decemberfest Social. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tour Registration Page: Technical Tour - Portland Commons

Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.

Please feel free to reach out at cttc@torontoashrae.com if you need assistance.

Siddharth Singh, P.Eng, PMP

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair

King Tung, P. Eng, MASc

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter | 4936 Yonge Street. #2748 Toronto, M2N 6S3

Project LHEAD: Electrification and Decarbonization Through Retrofit Initiatives (11 Jan 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 22:30:00 GMT

NOTICE OF MEETING

Project LHEAD

Electrification and Decarbonization Through Retrofit Initiatives

Date:

Monday, January 11, 2027

Venue:

Novotel Toronto North York Hotel

3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto, ON, M2N 6L3

Agenda:

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM : Networking

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM : Dinner and Presentation

EVENT SUMMARY

Lakeridge Health’s Oshawa Hospital faces one of the highest greenhouse gas intensities among large Ontario hospitals, creating both an urgent challenge and a unique opportunity for transformational change. In response, Lakeridge Health launched Project LHEAD - the Lakeridge Health Electrification & Decarbonization Project-an ambitious, outcome‑based initiative designed to deliver guaranteed carbon reductions, operational resilience, and long‑term financial savings.

This presentation explores how an outcome‑based procurement and development model enabled Lakeridge Health and Ecosystem Energy Services to align stakeholders, unlock innovation, and drive measurable results. Through this approach, the project exceeded its mandated target of 3,530 tCO₂e/year, achieving a 43% greater reduction at 5,050 tCO₂e/year, while maintaining operational continuity and leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce capital costs.

Attendees will gain insight into the technical strategies behind LHEAD - including electrification, peak shaving, heat recovery, clean steam generation, and lighting renewal, as well as the financial framework that produced a 3.95‑year ROI, substantial utility savings, and over $1.6M in incentives. The session concludes with practical lessons learned on stakeholder alignment, market‑driven innovation, and optimizing flexibility in complex decarbonization projects.

Project LHEAD demonstrates how outcome‑based delivery can accelerate decarbonization in healthcare, turning ambitious climate goals into guaranteed, verifiable results.

Special Notice:

We are delighted to host this event in partnership with the AEEGTA (Association of Energy Engineers, Greater Toronto Chapter). This joint meeting provides an excellent opportunity to expand your professional network and engage with peers and industry leaders in the HVAC, energy, and sustainability communities.

SPEAKER

Matthew Cannon, CEM

Matt Cannon is the Senior Director of Infrastructure and Capital Development at Lakeridge Health, where he leads major healthcare planning, redevelopment, and infrastructure performance initiatives across one of Ontario’s largest multi‑site hospital systems. With more than a decade of experience spanning healthcare operations, energy management, and technical program leadership, Matt brings a uniquely integrated perspective to modernizing hospital infrastructure and advancing decarbonization strategies.

Since joining Lakeridge Health in 2018, Matt has progressed through several leadership roles - including Director of Facility Operations and Business Development and Manager of Engineering & Infrastructure, before assuming his current senior director position. His portfolio has included oversight of engineering, security, environmental services, and business development, as well as stewardship of complex capital projects that enhance operational resilience and long‑term sustainability.

Prior to his work in healthcare, Matt held technical and consulting roles in the energy sector at Enbridge Gas Distribution, where he specialized in energy efficiency for institutional clients, boiler plant optimization, and high‑performance new construction programs. His earlier engineering experience includes refractory materials development in the steel industry and project management in the construction sector.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Ontario Tech University and is recognized for his ability to align stakeholders, drive innovation, and deliver measurable outcomes in complex infrastructure environments.

Venue Details:

Novotel Toronto North York Hotel

Join us at the Novotel Toronto North York Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of North York with direct access to public transit and nearby amenities. This modern and comfortable venue provides an excellent setting for professional presentations, industry discussions, and networking, offering a welcoming environment for attendees to connect and collaborate

Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.

Please feel free to reach out at cttc@torontoashrae.com if you need assistance.

Siddharth Singh, P.Eng, PMP

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair

King Tung, P. Eng, MASc

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter | 4936 Yonge Street. #2748 Toronto, M2N 6S3

Exhibitor Registration - Project LHEAD: Electrification and Decarbonization Through Retrofit Initiatives (11 Jan 2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Dinner & Presentation

Exhibitor Registration For

Project LHEAD

Electrification and Decarbonization Through Retrofit Initiatives

Date:

Monday, January 11, 2027

Venue:

Novotel Toronto North York Hotel

3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto, ON, M2N 6L3

Agenda:

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM : Networking

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM : Dinner and Presentation

Promote your Firm and Show Your Products at an ASHRAE Chapter Meeting

Registration Details:

Exhibition Fee: $650

Ready to use tabletop
Registration and dinner for one person
Display area

Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.

Please feel free to reach out at cttc@torontoashrae.com if you need assistance.

Siddharth Singh, P.Eng, PMP

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair

King Tung, P. Eng, MASc

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair

ASHRAE Toronto Chapter | 4936 Yonge Street. #2748 Toronto, M2N 6S3