BOMA Industry Series: Reimagining the Glenbow Museum – Adaptive Reuse, Innovative Design & Energy Performance

January 19, 2027 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) (MST)

Description


Program Description
What does it take to transform an iconic cultural landmark while preserving its architectural significance and improving its long-term energy performance?
Join BOMA Edmonton + North and the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) for an inside look at the transformation of Calgary's Glenbow Museum, a major adaptive reuse project that brings together innovative architectural design, engineering expertise, and a commitment to building performance.
Through the perspectives of the architectural and engineering professionals directly involved in the project, this session will explore the complexities of revitalizing an existing landmark while integrating modern building systems, improving energy efficiency, and creating a space designed to serve future generations.
Presenter from DIALOG will share their experiences, collaborative approaches, and key considerations throughout the Glenbow transformation.

What You'll Learn
- Adaptive Reuse: Explore the opportunities and challenges of transforming an existing cultural landmark to meet modern operational, functional, and sustainability expectations.
- Innovative Design: Discover how architectural design and engineering collaboration can support the modernization of complex existing buildings while respecting their original character.
- Energy Reduction & Building Performance: Examine the strategies and considerations involved in improving energy efficiency, integrating building systems, and supporting long-term operational performance.
- Collaboration & Lessons Learned: Gain insights into the coordination, decision-making, and practical lessons that can inform future retrofit and redevelopment projects across the commercial real estate industry.


Featured Presenter
Kyle Auch, Architect AAA | Architect, Associate - DIALOG
Kyle will share insights into the Glenbow Museum's architectural transformation, focusing on adaptive reuse, design innovation, and the considerations involved in modernizing an existing landmark.


Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for commercial property owners, property managers, building operators, asset managers, developers, architects, engineers, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in building retrofits, adaptive reuse, and improving the performance of existing buildings.
Discover how collaboration between architecture, engineering, and building performance specialists can help reimagine existing assets and create more efficient, resilient buildings for the future.
This session is presented in partnership with the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA), featuring members of its Retrofit Vendor Network.








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*Disclaimer: By registering for this event, you acknowledge that the information you provide is accurate and absolve BOMA Edmonton and North of any liability for inaccuracies. Your registration also implies consent to be contacted by BOMA Edmonton. Furthermore, the ideas and views expressed by any speakers are their own and are not endorsed by BOMA Edmonton and North.
EPCOR Tower - Mackenzie Room
#870, 10423 – 101 Street
Edmonton, AB Canada
Conference Centre on the 8th Floor
Event Contact
BOMA Administration
January 19, 2027 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) (MST)
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