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Sustainability. Collegium tackles contemporary challenges
head on. The 200-year-old process of traditional Design &
Construction is proving ineffective at delivering sustainability
solutions affordably. Collegium provides the platform needed to
integrate new technologies, methods, and materials that reduce
capital cost and measure performance while prioritizing energy
ef昀椀ciency, renewable energy, and a circular economy approach.
Design Charrette - December 7-8 2022
Cetana was created with collaboration as its key ingredient. We
believe that greatness and innovation are achieved by sharing
the perspectives, achievements, and lessons learned from
collective experiences and knowledge. This recognition was our
compass in the development of our Design Charette. While most
design charrettes take place well into the project design phase,
we purposefully chose to unite our project team and allies as
early as possible. All the group had to work with was a few early
concept renderings and an ambitious wish list. At the end of the
day, we knew we had enough to begin conversations and guide
project development.
Every detail of this charrette was designed with purpose,
beginning with location and date. On December 7th and 8th
2022, we held our two-day charrette in North York at the
Sheraton Parkway Hotel. Understanding that the majority of the
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