Join the BSI's Summit and help develop forward-thinking solutions around smart sustainability based on societal and planetary challenges.
• The relationship between Working & Learning
• Themes: harmonization of work and learning practices, people-friendly workspaces, sustainable learning methodologies
• Facilitator: Eric Meerkamper
• Case Study: FireINtegra
In a world facing sustainability challenges, the relationship between work and learning needs a paradigm shift. Not only do traditional models contribute to environmental strain but emerging technologies are increasingly both enabling change and disrupting existing work and learning models, creating a pressing need for sustainable innovations that harmonize work and learning practices.
This Stream will explore sustainable innovations in learning and work.
Determine how cutting-edge practices can provide solutions to the environmental and social upheaval that is underway. From the harmonization of work and learning practices, to people-friendly workspaces, to sustainable learning methodologies, we'll delve into transformative solutions that shape a future that is more socially sustainable.
• The relationship between Health & Wellness
• Themes: mental well-being, community resilience, and inclusive care strategies
• Facilitator: Jane Cooke-Lauder
• Case Study: Source Farm
Exploring novel ways of caring for individuals and communities.
In our fast-paced world, health challenges abound, impacting both individuals and communities. The traditional approaches to healthcare often fall short in addressing the holistic well-being of individuals, leaving communities vulnerable to various health-related issues.
This Stream will explore innovative solutions in the realm of health and wellness.
We’ll lead discussions on holistic approaches to healthcare, mental well-being, community resilience, and inclusive care strategies. We’ll delve into the latest advancements, compassionate strategies, and collaborative initiatives that contribute to healthier societies.
• The relationship between Housing & Community
• Themes: redefine urban living, infrastructure development, and housing design
• Facilitator: Kristina Verner
• Case Study: Eglinton West
Our current living practices and infrastructure often contribute to environmental degradation and urban challenges.
Traditional approaches to housing and infrastructure can be unsustainable, posing threats to both the well-being of individuals and the health of the planet.
This Stream will explore cutting-edge solutions and sustainable practices that redefine urban living, infrastructure development, and housing design. We’ll envision and create a blueprint for tomorrow’s living spaces where comfort and environmental harmony coexist.
As a result of the intensive garment development and prototyping efforts, the participating teams successfully created three sustainable garments that approached the design challenge in unique ways. These solutions encompass a varsity-style hoodie that establishes an emotional connection with students and promotes prolonged usage through modular patches, a tech-enabled backpack that enables wear reporting to a comprehensive database, tracking the backpack’s life cycle, and a poncho made from a single fabric piece, facilitating easy upcycling into other clothing items.
These innovative garments effectively tackled the primary challenge of the project while offering tailored solutions aligned with the specific needs of the fashion industry, and will serve as precedents for future projects at George Brown College.
Circular fashion design is a revolutionary concept that aims to close the loop on waste and pollution in the fashion industry. Brookfield Sustainability Institute is closing the loop by supporting systematic shifts in the fashion industry by designing innovative garments that contribute to a more sustainable process and promote short and long term behavioural change for both suppliers and consumers.
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