Sustainable Labs Canada (SLCan)

Sustainable Labs Canada (SLCan) A non-For Profit Corporation dedicated to reducing energy usage in research spaces

MISSION: To provide a national forum for the exchange of knowledge and information on advancements in technology that supports the sustainability of Canadian laboratories.

June 11! Join us for a special webinar by EGNATON e.V. featuring Stephan Borger-Anka and Bernd Gmeiner!Bernd and Stephan...
06/04/2026

June 11! Join us for a special webinar by EGNATON e.V. featuring Stephan Borger-Anka and Bernd Gmeiner!

Bernd and Stephan will be presenting on EGNATON's CUBE project, a full-scale virtual laboratory building designed as a “reality test” for sustainable planning. It integrates interdisciplinary expertise to validate innovative, modular, and user-centric lab concepts through a comprehensive process. Emphasizing sustainability, health and safety, and lifecycle performance, CUBE combines advanced design methodologies, collaborative workflows, and flexible spatial solutions.

FREE for SLCan Members! https://www.slcan.ca/account/webinar-registration

Tomorrow (May 12) we will be talking about wind tunnel testing on building façades to reduce embodied carbon. Join us to...
05/11/2026

Tomorrow (May 12) we will be talking about wind tunnel testing on building façades to reduce embodied carbon. Join us to learn how, in many cases, a 20% reduction in design wind pressures can yield a comparable reduction in façade-related embodied carbon.

Meet our experts:

Sarah Elizabeth Stenabaugh, Associate Principal, CPP Wind Engineering Consultants
Dr. Sarah Stenabaugh has been conducting wind tunnel tests since 2007 and has consulted in the field of wind engineering since 2015. In that time, Sarah has gained extensive experience investigating the wind loads on a variety of structures including tall buildings, residential developments, hospitals, sports stadia, airports, and museums. Sarah holds a PhD in Wind Engineering from University of Western Ontario and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.

Brad Cochran, Senior Principal, CPP Wind Engineering Consultants
Brad C. Cochran has over 30 years of experience conducting wind tunnel, analytical, and Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modeling studies for laboratory, hospital, and data center ventilation designs. He holds a BS and MS in mechanical engineering, an MBA, and a PE license (CO). Currently, he leads CPP's Data Center and Laboratory Fan Energy Optimization groups.

FREE for members! https://www.slcan.ca/event-details/webinar-optimizing-laboratory-facade-systems-through-site-specific-wind-loads-to-reduce-embodied-carbon

05/07/2026

Thank you to the companies who have already booked their exhibit booth for the upcoming SLCan Conference!

Alliance Scientific Inc.
Aqua Air Systems
Arup
Camfil Canada
Canadian Scientific Lab Systems Inc.
Formica Group North America
Ingenio by Phytronix
Plastec Ventilation, Inc.
VACUUBRAND, INC.

If your company is not yet on this list ☝don't wait! Here's what is in it for you!
🔬 Direct engagement with niche, high-value laboratory decision-makers.
🇨🇦 Association with Canada’s only national sustainable laboratory association.
🌎 Participation in advancing decarbonization and sustainability across Canadian laboratory infrastructure.

04/24/2026

WOW! 👏 We asked and you delivered! 👏
Highest number of abstracts submitted ✅
No deadline extension needed ✅
Most diverse presenter list ✅
Showcasing unique and interesting projects ✅
Coast-to-coast representation ✅
Tough job for the technical reviewers ✅✅✅✅✅

AECOM
Architecture49 Inc.
Arup
BPA
Canadian Blood Services
Cermak Peterka Petersen Wind Engineering Consultants
DFS Architecture
DIALOG
Diamond Schmitt
Entuitive
ESC - Environmental Systems Corporation
HDR
HOK
Ingenio by Phytronix
mcCallumSather
McGill University
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
Pageau Morel et associés inc.
Perkins&Will
Pomerleau
Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada
Regulvar Inc.
RWDI
Salas O'Brien
Smith + Andersen
Stantec
START Architecture
Thrive Buildings
Transportation Safety Board of Canada - Bureau de la sécurité des transports du Canada
University of Alberta
The University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Ventana Construction Corporation
Western University
WSP in Canada

04/24/2026

The Atlantic Chapter was SLCan's fifth regional Chapter, founded on on March 22, 2024. Spearheaded by one of SLCan's hashtag Board members upon his relocation to Halifax, this Chapter is the newest arm of SLCan providing targeted local networking and learning opportunities. Thanks to these volunteers for expanding SLCan's reach from one coast to the other.
Iliah Lorenz-Luca, Terence Scarnicchia, Kevin Humeniuk, Benjamin D., G.Scott Moore, P. Eng., Elizabeth Powell and John Weatherby.

04/24/2026

The Vancouver Chapter was SLCan's fourth regional Chapter, founded on June 16, 2023. Thank you to our Board volunteers for their years of dedication and support (trust us, their involvement in SLCan started WAY before the Chapter was established)!
Kevin Shea, Kevin Shelast, Corey Hiebert, Barbara Nobmann, Som Bose, Lisa Chien

04/22/2026

The Toronto Chapter was SLCan's second regional Chapter, founded on November 1, 2017. Thank you to our Board volunteers for their years of dedication and support!
Kevin Belusa, Ian McDermott, John Alberico, ABHISHEK ARORA, Ken Feinstein, Ivana Miljanic, Steven R. Ploeger, Kyla Rowntree, Geoff Shirtliff-Hinds, Erica Tong

The future of sustainable laboratories will not be built in silos.The 2026 Sustainable Laboratory Conference Committee i...
04/22/2026

The future of sustainable laboratories will not be built in silos.

The 2026 Sustainable Laboratory Conference Committee is prioritizing submissions that bring together:
👩‍🔬 Users
🏗️ Industry professionals
🏛️ Policy and government leaders

If your work sits at the intersection of these worlds, we want to hear from you!

⏰ Abstract deadline: April 23 https://www.slcan.ca/conference-call-for-abstracts


👇 BTW this could be you! 👇 Let's get you featured like Peggy! 📸

04/21/2026

La Section Montréal a été la première Section régionale de LÉCan, fondée le 1er novembre 2015. Merci aux membres du conseil d'administration pour leur dévouement et leur soutien !

Pierre Luc Baril, Magali Tremblay, Winncie Leung, Simon Bosisio, Anaëlle PEREZ, Annie Léger-Bissonnette et Yvon Lachance

04/21/2026

Sustainability isn’t just a goal. It’s a competitive advantage. And, YES, your competition will be at the 2026 SLCan Conference.

We are calling on industry leaders to share:
⚡ Energy-efficiency solutions
🏗️ Innovative design and retrofit strategies
📈 Scalable, cost-effective approaches

Position your organization as a leader within the Canadian sustainable laboratory community.

📅 Submit by April 23 - https://www.slcan.ca/conference-call-for-abstracts

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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