Growing Buildings: Exploring Bio-Based Design with Jerry Hacker & Lisa Moffit
We are excited to invite you to an evening of conversation and collaboration on bio-based design, co-hosted by the Toronto BioBuild Collective and generously hosted by KPMB Architects on October 30, 2025.
Our guest speakers, Jerry Hacker and Lisa Moffitt, will share lessons from their teaching, design research, and hands-on work with regenerative materials—exploring how speculative thinking and real-world practice can reshape the future of sustainable building.
Event Details
Location: KPMB Architects, 351 King Street East, Suite 1200, Toronto
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time:
5:30 PM – Doors open & arrival
6:00 PM – Event start
8:00 PM – Wrap-up & Mixer
What to Expect
A keynote talk by Jerry Hacker: “Trading Textbooks for Crowbars”
Reflections by Lisa Moffitt on regenerative design research and pedagogy
A dialogue on material experimentation, circular building, and collaborative design
Light refreshments and networking with architects, designers, and sustainability advocates
This event is free and open to our community, but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!
A conversation around circular construction & regenerative Design
We are excited to invite you to an engaging discussion on circular construction and regenerative design, co-hosted by the Toronto BioBuild Collective (TBC) and the Toronto Circularity Network (TCN), at DIALOG on March 18, 2025.
Our guest speaker, Stefanie Weavers, will share insights from her work on circular economy strategies, digital platforms for sustainable materials, and the transformation of the construction industry.
Event Details
Location: DIALOG, 35 John Street, Suite 500, Toronto
(Upon arrival, please use the 35 John St entrance to access the elevators on the left and proceed to the 5th floor. Kindly avoid using the 25 John St entrance.)
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM – Doors open & registration
6:30 PM – Event start
8:00 PM – Event wrap-up
What to Expect
A keynote presentation by Stefanie Weavers on the Digital Circular Construction Hub and lessons from IBA’27
An introduction by Craig Applegath from DIALOG, sharing insights on bio-based materials
A dynamic discussion on bridging ideas, platforms, and practice in circular construction
Networking opportunities with professionals, designers, and researchers shaping the future of sustainable architecture
This event is free, but spaces are limited. Please register on our website and RSVP as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Bio Material Exhibition at the Corridor Gallery
Join us on February 25th at Corridor Collective for an immersive exhibition showcasing innovative bio-based materials and their role in shaping a more sustainable built environment.
Exciting Discussion With Chris Magwood and the Toronto BioBuild Collective
Explore how bio-based materials can transform the construction industry and make a positive impact on the climate and society. Chris Magwood will dive into the opportunities and challenges of adopting these materials more widely.
Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Time: 5:15 PM
Location: MJMA Architecture and Design, Suite 400, 135 Liberty St, Toronto, ON M6K 1A7
Space is limited, so please Register and RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Whether you are an architect, student, engineer, or industry stakeholder, there are numerous ways to contribute to and benefit from the BioBuild Collective