evolv1 Living Lab featured in Laurier’s Office of Research Services Annual Report

Building a sustainable workplace

Evolv1 is Canada’s first zero-carbon office building, generating more energy than it needs. But even with state-of-the-art technology, evolv1 cannot achieve its potential without the commitment of the employees who work there. In partnership with Sustainable Waterloo Region, Laurier researchers Manuel Riemer (Community Psychology) and Noam Miller (Psychology) have turned evolv1 into a living lab where they are creating and evaluating an employee culture of sustainability. Their inspired research is modelling a green workplace of the future.

Full report and video.