The Institute partnered with SixR to develop FOR TOMORROW™, a Circular Fashion Brand with GBC. The design of this garment was informed by three Zero Waste smart hoodie prototypes. As part of this partnership, the Institute is supporting the build of a circular economy digital platform - to be released.

A collaboration with RBC on the Decarbonization of the Built Environment, composed of 70 industry thought leaders composed of developers, construction firms, architecture and engineering firms, building owners and managers, associations, community-based organizations, utilities and non-profits; and 15 students from Toronto and Milan documenting, visualizing and assisting with facilitation. A report was launched with RBC: Climate Action Institute on May 17.

Based on the Institute's student development philosophy, the Institute is currently leading a group of 10 coop students through Lifecycle Assessment and Project Costing projects, Scan of global mass timber building projects, a Digital Media curriculum assets project, a Draft curriculum project, and digital twin project.

The BSI partnered with AlumaPower to tackle market intelligence for their patented aluminum air battery technology. Our multi-day charrette facilitation process aligned internal stakeholders and defined their value proposition and product opportunity. AlumaPower’s patented ‘Galvanic Generator™’ technology runs on recycled aluminum discs, creating zero-emissions portable power. This long duration energy source turns recycled aluminum into the world's newest form of clean fuel with zero emissions.

An exploration into reimagining the future of work for creative workers, drawing insights from a research report by BSI and No Fixed Address. This report encompassed over 100 case studies, more than 30 secondary reports, 10 primary user interviews, and 41 survey responses. After the massive workplace disruption in 2021, the global marketing agency 'No Fixed Address' asked us to identify and develop new possible futures for the creative workplace. Research, insights, solutions, and prototypes were created to bridge the gap between workspace, work culture, and technology for the creative class.

A partnership with Hydrocool in which the Institute assisted in research, created identity and marketing materials, and assessed AI potential for their upcoming project.

A vision and architectural plan for a regenerative & affordable community. Armel approached us to to reimagine an affordable, scalable and sustainable neighbourhood of town homes for small plots of land. Our solution prioritized density without sacrificing access to nature and privacy that residents in small cities demand.

The City Harvest concept redefines the relationship between cities, food and people with the goal of increasing fresh, affordable food for residents. By shortening the food supply chain and activating underutilized spaces in the city for growing micro greens and vegetables we can start decrease food waste and the environmental impact of the food supply chain while increasing community connections

From Micro to Nano: Product and Service Innovation for the future of nuclear energy Brookfield Sustainability Institute and Ontario Tech University partnered together for an insightful exploration into the future of nuclear energy in Canada. As energy and market needs evolve, the spotlight turns to innovative solutions. 'New nuclear' emerges as a promising contender, boasting advancements that make it safer, smaller, and more cost-effective than ever before.

Empowering business professionals with real world, practical tools for leveraging ESG to elevate competitive advantages, this three-session course facilitated by George Brown College and the Brookfield Sustainability Institute helped participants learn how to unite cross-functional teams to face sustainability challenges and how to generate solutions that can drive real impact within their organizations.

An intensive workshop to become the creative mind behind GBC's first sustainable fashinon brand, which addressed the prevailing take-make-waste model within the fashion industry, and focused on incorporating elements of circular design, tech-enabled smart solutions, and garment innovation. The 3 proposed solutions have went on to inform the creation of For Tomorrow Circular Fashion Brand with GBC.