Retrofits with purpose.
Explore project case studies from the Purpose Retrofit Accelerator and get a behind-the-scenes look at how deep carbon retrofits have been successfully implemented.
These case studies highlight the strategies, key metrics and data that supports the business case for deep carbon retrofits with insights on
utility savings, emissions reductions, and return on investment.
These real-world examples also demonstrate how deep retrofits that prioritize decarbonization can be executed efficiently for specific building types, at various timelines and stages.
Featured projects
55 University Avenue
Turn net-zero ambitions into reality
In 2022, the office building at 55 University in Toronto faced significant renewal needs. Constructed in 1977, the building’s chillers were nearing their end of life, and other issues were beginning to emerge that the owners were eager to address.
33 Bloor St. East
Going beyond the status quo to create and preserve value.
Like many buildings of its time, in 2024, 33 Bloor’s heating system might have lasted another year or two, but the risk of urgent mid-winter issues was looming. Instead of just replacing the system to maintain the status quo, the property manager saw this as an opportunity to create and preserve asset value.