R+T Park Living Lab: evolv1

At the David Johnston Research + Technology Park (R+T Park), innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about creating solutions with real-world impact. evolv1, a high-performance green building, is one such solution. It’s not just a space for businesses and researchers; it’s a living lab where sustainability, technology, and research come together.

Located within the R+T Park at the University of Waterloo, evolv1 is more than just a structure; it’s a multi-tenant building with a mission: to reduce environmental impact while offering tenants the tools and resources to act more sustainably. By working with industry and university researchers, evolv1 became a living lab where sensor technologies, air quality monitors, and sustainability practices were tested in real-time. For instance, sensors track how occupants use the building—whether they take the stairs instead of the elevator, and how they interact with recycling systems. These data points provide valuable insights into how people engage with sustainable practices, helping to inform and shape user behaviour, and enabling the building reach its energy and environmental goals.

The lessons learned here are being shared with researchers, students, and industry, creating a ripple effect that will impact the future of green building practices and innovation.

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evolv1 is more than just a building, it’s a real-world, real-time example of how R+T Park has become a Living Lab. A place where innovative technologies are deployed to help drive changes in how we experience and interact with the world, setting a new standard, not just for sustainable buildings, but for sustainable living.

Are you ready to join the movement? R+T Park’s Living Labs initiative is here to help you turn your ideas into reality—together, we can create the future of innovation.