The document discusses the history and sustainability initiatives of the Toronto Botanical Gardens. It describes how the property was originally purchased in 1817 and transformed into gardens in 1944. It then outlines the gardens' ambitions to become more sustainable through initiatives like an energy-efficient green roof, new building designs, and education programs. The gardens achieved LEED Silver certification and aligns with One Planet Living principles around issues like zero carbon, local materials, and natural habitats.

1. TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER

2. PROJECT FUNCTION RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

4. PROJECT AMBITIONS - SUSTAINABILITY RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

5. PROJECT AMBITIONS RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS ENERGY- EFFICIENT SLOPING GREEN ROOF DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

6. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS ENERGY- EFFICIENT SLOPING GREEN ROOF DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE PROJECT AMBITIONS

7. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 5,000 SQUARE FOOT GLASS PAVILION DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE PROJECT AMBITIONS

8. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 5,000 SQUARE FOOT GLASS PAVILION DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE PROJECT AMBITIONS

9. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS LEARNING CENTRE FOR CHILDREN DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE PROJECT AMBITIONS

10. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS BOTANICALLY INSPIRED GIFTS IN SHOP DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE PROJECT AMBITIONS

11. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS BUILDING VENTILATION AND LIGHTING DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE PROJECT AMBITIONS

12. LEED CI BUILDING – LEED SILVER RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

20. THE VERDICT RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS GRAND TOTAL = 42.5 PTS LEED ONLY REQUIRES 27-31 PTS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

21. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS ONE PLANET LIVING DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

33. POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

34. POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 1) IMPROVE ENERGY CONSUMPTION METHODS IN THE EXISTING BUILDING DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

35. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 2) USE ALTERNATE METHODS OF ENERGY POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

36. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 3) BUILD A BOG TO CREATE A GREENHOUSE ECOSYSTEM POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

37. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 4) ONSITE RENEWABLE ENERGY - COMPOSTING POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

38. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS 5) USING BIOMASS TO CREATE BIOFUEL DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

39. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 6) CREATE INNOVATIVE METHODS TO SHOWCASE THE BOTANICAL GARDEN POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

40. RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 7) INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

41. POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS 8) ADDING A GREEN WALL

42. WHAT WE LOVED RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE

43. TOP TO BOTTOM! - BUILDING & SPIRIT DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CYNTHIA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS PAST & PRESENT The TBG is both a building and a spirit. The spirit is a compilation of hopes and dreams of many people - from those who first settled the property to those who are drawn here today by a love of gardening. People tell us that they feel good as soon as they enter the building; we hope you feel that way as you find your way through our web site.

46. COMMITMENT DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CYNTHIA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT The Toronto Botanical Garden is committed to protecting and minimizing the impact of its operations on the environment and believes that to be a responsible citizen in the global community it is imperative to apply solutions to the issues facing the world today relating to the use of resources such as land, water, energy, and materials.

48. EDUCATION DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CYNTHIA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS ADULT CHILDREN PUBLIC EVENTS Botanical Art Custom Courses Daytripping Edible Gardening Series Edwards Lectures Floral Design Gardening Garden Travel Greenroof Conference Hands-on in the Gardens Health & Wellness Instructors Ryerson University at TBG Special Events Straw-bale Style Series 2008 TBG at George Brown College Walks Yoga What's New Teaching Garden James Boyd Children's Centre Allan Gardens Conservatory School Programs March Break Camps Summer Camps Special Events Birthday Parties Green Adventure Sprout Club Free Storytime Upcoming Events Calendar of Events Earth Day For Families Gala Events Garden Tours Get the Jump on Spring Golf Tournament Plant Sales Style Series

50. THANK YOU! RSID– IDE 301 – LLOYD ALTER TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE