Net Zero in Action: Applying Lessons from Wilden Living Lab
February 26, 2026 (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) (PST)
Description
Building on the success of Net Zero Now: Lessons Learned from the Wilden Living Lab, this full-day workshop brings the research, data, and real-world experience of the Wilden Living Lab into practical focus. This integrated design workshop explores how research-driven strategies are shaping the next generation of high-performance residential buildings. With a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability, industry and education leaders will share lessons learned from the Wilden Living Lab and look ahead to what’s next in designing and building healthy, comfortable, and low-impact homes. Attendees will gain practical insights into integrated design for residential construction, including high-performance building envelopes, sustainable material selection, and renewable energy systems - with a clear focus on what works, what’s evolving, and how these lessons can be applied to future projects.
Workshop Highlights
- Engage with Industry & Education Leaders:
Learn directly from industry and educational leaders involved in the Wilden Living Lab as they share lessons learned, performance insights, and forward-looking perspectives on net zero residential construction. - Applying Integrated Design in Practice:
Explore how integrated design principles are being applied in real-world residential projects, including coordination across disciplines to support energy efficiency, comfort, and long-term performance. - High-Performance Building Envelopes:
Gain insight into envelope strategies that improve energy efficiency and durability, including air tightness, insulation approaches, and design considerations informed by Living Lab research. - Sustainable Materials & Systems:
Understand how sustainable material choices and building systems contribute to healthier, lower-impact homes, and how these decisions influence performance over time. - Renewable Energy & the Path Forward:
Examine how renewable energy systems are being integrated into residential buildings today and what’s ahead for net zero housing as technologies and standards continue to evolve.
What's Included?
- Continental Breakfast: Kickstart your day with coffee and breakfast!
- Morning Coffee/Tea Break: A refreshing pause to keep you energized.
- Lunch Buffet: Enjoy a delicious selection, thanks to our sponsors!
- CPD Points: Earn CPD Points (applicable for CHBA Members and Non-Members). Approved for 4 CPD.
Please note that pre-registration is required, as we aren’t able to accommodate walk-ins.
Sponsors
Wilden Living Lab Research Partners
Sponsors
3200 Via Centrale
Kelowna, BC V1V 2A4 Canada
Check-in begins at 8:30am, program begins at 9am.