The new Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Newfoundland features Canada’s largest geothermal system and the largest solution of its kind for a health care facility in North America. The design eliminated cooling towers, saving up to two million gallons of water per year.
Jamie Qualk, Associate Principal with engineering firm Mazzetti, offers takeaways and trends from the recent IDEA2025 district energy conference, including three standout energy technology innovations.
These three Gensler projects exemplify the role of Oakland’s historic fabric, not only in providing character, but also in being the attractor of new companies, new ideas, and in helping define the city’s future.
