4 ConEd Learning Hours
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the world of sustainable architecture with a half-day tour of Stratus Winery and Southbrook Winery, where environmental stewardship meets innovative design. This session, tailored for architects with a keen interest in sustainable practices, offers a deep dive into how these wineries embody principles of environmental sustainability through their architecture. Participants will explore the integration of green building technologies, materials, and design strategies that not only enhance the winemaking process, but also contribute to a healthier planet.
Witness firsthand how Stratus and Southbrook Wineries have embraced sustainability as a core aspect of their architectural identity, setting a benchmark for future projects in the wine industry and beyond.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the use of renewable energy sources, efficient water management systems, and other sustainable technologies that minimize environmental impact.
- Understand the selection and application of locally sourced, recycled, and low-impact materials in constructing winery facilities that reflect a commitment to sustainability.
- Explore how architectural design responds to the site's natural landscape, promoting biodiversity and preserving the local ecosystem.
- Analyze the wineries' design for energy efficiency, from passive solar heating and cooling to the integration of insulation and ventilation systems that reduce energy consumption.
Walton Chan, OAA, MRAIC, Senior Associate
Diamond Schmitt Architects
Walton is a senior associate with Diamond Schmitt. He has a degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in architecture. After his architectural studies, Walton worked in Egypt as surveyor, architect, and designer for an archaeological mission based in Cairo. He joined Diamond Schmitt in 2001. Walton’s diverse experience includes the Weston Innovation Centre at the Ontario Science Centre, Fanshawe College’s School of Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts (which incorporated the heritage Kingsmill Building in downtown London, Ont.), the $136M expansion of the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, and the Thompson Rivers University Law School in Kamloops, B.C.
His portfolio includes the LEED Platinum-certified Centre for Green Cities at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, the LEED Platinum-certified Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence at Algonquin College in Ottawa, and the LEED Gold-certified Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Within the last five years, he has demonstrated leadership in Diamond Schmitt’s growing portfolio of transit projects, including Ottawa’s Confederation Line Extension, the new, mass-timber SmartCentres Place Bus Terminal at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, and the Allandale Transit Terminal in Barrie, which is targeting Net Zero Energy. Walton’s recent engagements include skilled trades centres for Conestoga College and Georgian College.