North American Rigor
Profiling sustainable retrofits and new builds from Canada and the US, validating municipal investments and environmental paybacks.
Academic MOOC
Decarbonizing the Venues of Global Play
A global resource platform detailing the architecture, engineering, and operation of climate-resilient athletic facilities. Built for architects, operators, and urban planners.
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Mission & Scope
A Dynamic Archive of Sustainable Sports Design
We systematically document, study, and disseminate the design principles behind facilities that balance elite athletic performance with rigid environmental stewardship.
Global Knowledge Exchange
Cross-pollinating local knowledge by examining Olympic-scale passive cooling systems, European mass-timber arenas, and Japanese green roof systems.
Massive Open Online Course
Syllabus & Registration: Environmental Design for High Performance Athletics
Our free open-access cohort course, offered in direct collaboration with University of Toronto Mississauga. Complete 4 intensive modules to earn your institutional badge.
What You'll Master:
Module 1Passive cooling and low-carbon structural HVAC
Module 2Sustainable mass-timber engineering at scale
Module 3Circular water and net-zero sports utility strategy
Module 4LEED/BREEAM stadium standards & community metrics
Module 5LEED
Module 6BREEAM stadium standards & community metrics
Active Library
Featured Global Case Studies
Rigorously documented architectural profiles containing structural blueprints and real utility data.
Ontario, CanadaNet-Zero Operational Carbon
Scotiabank Pond UTM Field House
Sub-grade geothermal heating loops paired with complete mass-timber roof framework to reduce embodied energy by 45%.
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Seattle, USAZero-Carbon Certified
Climate Pledge Arena
Historic roof preservation coupled with fully electric building operations and a rain-to-rink water capture system.
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Paris, France90% Solar Power Driven
Olympic Aquatics Centre
Constructed entirely from bio-sourced materials with a sweeping, ultra-thin suspended wood catenary ceiling.
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Broadcasting Sustainability
High-definition video tours of mechanical systems, interviews with structural engineers, and academic lectures.
Video Tour
Video Tour: Scotiabank Pond's Geothermal Loop
Podcast Interview
Podcast: Dr. M. Drysdale on Urban Sports Ecosystems
Webinar Recording
Webinar: Mass Timber Structures for High Winds
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Thought Leadership
Recent Publications & Insights
Academic-focused analysis detailing localized building performance, policy frameworks, and life cycle cost assessments.
Oct 12, 2024 • Prof. Sarah Miller
Mass Timber Stadium Roofs: Embodied Energy Benefits Explored
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Sep 28, 2024 • Elena Rostov
Designing for Passive Cooling in Humid East Coast Environments
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Downloadable Guides & Frameworks
Immediate open-source access to mechanical blueprints, environmental policy guides, and course documents.