Scaling Up Residential Retrofits: Building Capacity for Climate-Ready Homes
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Workshop Session D
This workshop explores the growing demand for residential deep energy retrofits and the need to build workforce capacity in Alberta and across Canada. Using a structured roadmap, we’ll walk through the key stages of a retrofit—from assessment to implementation—highlighting decision points and best practices. Participants will experience a live demonstration of the Retrofit Canada repository, a centralized hub of case studies and best practices. The session will also briefly highlight SAIT’s newly launched deep energy retrofit training program. Through interactive discussion, attendees will gain practical insights to support retrofit adoption and workforce development in their communities.
Ben Hildebrandt
Ben earned his Architectural Technologies diploma from SAIT in 2013. He specializes in building science and sustainable construction. As a building envelope consultant, Ben has specialized in diagnosing and overseeing repairs for single and multi-family structures, and has consulted on various multi-family and commercial construction projects in Calgary and Fort McMurray.
Ben currently oversees building science focused research at SAIT’s Green Building Technology Access Centre and contributes to curriculum development for green building practices. Ben also serves on the Board of Directors for Retrofit Canada, promoting sustainable construction and retrofitting initiatives.