The state of Oklahoma resides in an area known as Tornado Alley. Every year, Oklahoma residents experience first-hand the hardships this name implies. The Oklahoma Disaster Housing Task Force has developed a four-stage plan to assist those who have lost their homes to tornadoes but have recognized that the temporary housing stage requires a greater alternative than the hotels and community centers used today. WJRLS is committed to designing a temporary housing solution built on the pillars of sustainability, cost-effectiveness and occupant comfort.

Faculty Advisor: Eugene Kim

A retrofit plan for Claudette Miller Hall (CMH), located within the University of Waterloo Campus, aimed towards immediate temporary relief for hospital facilities will be developed for Claudette Miller hall (CMH) which is located within the University of Waterloo campus. The structure must be able to function as a temporary relief hospital for approximately one hundred patients and should meet the requirements of the US Army Corps of Engineers – Alternative Care Sites (ACS) Specs. The spaces should be tailored to accommodate patients that do not require precise or urgent medical attention.

Faculty Advisor: David Mather

Due to the rapidly increasing evidence and impact of climate change, sustainable development only continues to become more critical. MAX’M Inc. aims to find a balance between the polarities of monetary output and sustainability by designing an optimized subdivision in Breslau, Ontario, catering both to developers’ desires as well as to the needs of the environment. The focus of the design includes building energy and envelope, as well as stormwater management, transportation, and HVAC systems, aiming to achieve a cost-effective, net-zero, functional, and buyer-desirable design.

Faculty Advisor: Jatin Nathwani

The Region of Waterloo aims to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, this presents a challenge given that the region is among the fastest-growing urban centres in Canada. In response, B+T Co. is designing a mixed-use four-storey building in Uptown Waterloo to accommodate for the population growth, by providing residential space in addition to commercial. This concrete-timber hybrid structure will meet Passive House Certification in order to align with the region’s carbon emission goals.

Faculty Advisor: Scott Walbridge

Kennedy station will be the most commonly used station by locals that reside in Scarborough, along with the daily commuters that reside in Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. The addition of the LRT service will increase the number of commuters, which will arise the demand of parking needs as the station is a central point for many cities. To accompany the high volume of parking needed, KERT is proposing a viable parking garage at the station with the consideration of time, cost, sustainability and innovation.

Faculty Advisor: Cory Zurell

Students at UWaterloo suffer from a common frustration: How to store belongings quickly, easily, and cheaply during co-op. Stack Consulting is aspired to develop a storage solution that is innovative and accessible for students in need. The design incorporates advance design principles, including bionic structures and modular construction. The product is accessible on campus, shipped offsite, modularly assembled into a storage facility of its own. The new technology creates a cheap, accessible and easy to use storage alternative that will revolutionize the market.

Faculty Advisor: Sriram Narasimhan

In 2019, earthquakes in Indonesia resulted in the displacement of over 10,000 refugees in Indonesia. Due to a funding crisis by the UNHCR, these vulnerable refugees do not have access to any shelter other than tents. We believe that all Indonesians should have access to shelter that provides a sense of safety and security regardless of their status. Corona Consultants plans to build economical semi-permanent housing for those displaced people trapped in the self-fulfilling cycle of poverty and a lack of government funding.

Faculty Advisor: Wei-Chau Xie