District energy systems are gaining momentum across the globe. As traditional “heating-only” systems no longer meet current needs, Integral Group has developed innovative, “next generation” district energy solutions that offer stellar environmental performance. These systems provide both heating and cooling, flexibility to accommodate “low-carbon” and “low-exergy” sources, and cutting-edge energy conversion technologies. Using our local and global case studies, this presentation will introduce the “next… Read more⇒

District energy systems are gaining momentum across the globe. As traditional “heating-only” systems no longer meet current needs, Integral Group has developed innovative, “next generation” district energy solutions that offer stellar environmental performance. These systems provide both heating and cooling, flexibility to accommodate “low-carbon” and “low-exergy” sources, and cutting-edge energy conversion technologies. Using our local and global case studies, this presentation will introduce the “next… Read more⇒

We are pleased to announce the appointment of William Overturf III as our new Chief Executive Officer and President. Bill succeeds Kevin Hydes, who takes on a new role as Chair of Integral Group's Board and Founder for the firm, having led Integral’s growth to more than 800 employees across 21 offices over the past decade. Bill is a mechanical engineer with over 35 years… Read more⇒

Sustainable Labs Canada (SLCan) is hosting the 2019 SLCan Sustainable Laboratory Conference at the Beanfield Centre in Toronto, ON on November 18-20, 2019. This Conference will encompass a trade exhibit featuring innovative laboratory products, designs and services in addition to presentations delivered by industry experts. It will also include discussions surrounding challenges inherent to managing and designing laboratories, as well as new and effective approaches to laboratory design.… Read more⇒

One of Toronto’s most innovative projects–The Arbour at George Brown College–has recently been awarded GOLD at the World Architecture News (WAN) Awards in the Category of ‘Future Projects – Education’. Integral Group worked closely with Moriyama & Teshima Architects and Acton Ostry Architects to deliver the award-winning project. Each year, the WAN Awards welcomes entries from architecture practices from across the globe. All work entered… Read more⇒

Passive House Canada is hosting the 2019 Passive House Canada Conference at the University of Toronto Scarborough in Toronto, ON on October 17-18, 2019. Passive House Canada sets a global standard benchmark against which high-performance and energy-efficient buildings can be measured up against. The Passive House Canada Conference serves as a platform for sharing, advocating and advancing the high-performance building agenda. It provides attendees with… Read more⇒

A diverse and inclusive employee community is fundamental to Integral Group’s resiliency as a firm. Becoming a parent is a life-changing event, and it essential to our success to support our employees through this important transition. In our ongoing commitment to equity and diversity within our group, and to provide a family-friendly workplace, Integral Group is pleased to announce that a firm-wide Paid Parental Leave… Read more⇒

One of Toronto’s most revolutionary developments – The Arbour – has recently been awarded the Best in Concepts: Unbuilt Buildings Award from the AZ Awards 2019. Otherwise known as George Brown College’s new School of Technology and Canada’s first Tall Wood Research Institute, The Arbour impressed with its low-carbon building model and cross-laminated timber design. Integral Group worked alongside Moriyama & Teshima Architects and Acton… Read more⇒

Integral Group is excited to announce that Rachel Lieberman has been recently promoted to principal. Since joining the firm in 2012, Rachel quickly distinguished herself in the field of building performance and optimization, delivering building commissioning services for projects of all sizes and complexity, culminating her appointment to co-lead of the Toronto performance engineering team. From embedding herself in Integral Group initiatives such as the… Read more⇒

MIPIM/The Architectural Review has revealed the winners of the Future Project Awards 2019 at their prize giving ceremony held in Cannes, France during March. The Future Project Awards recognize architectural excellence demonstrated in design- or construction-phase projects from all over the world. Sixteen categories were awarded this year, and winning projects were located across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America and North America. Among… Read more⇒