2025 Building for Sustainability Symposium
The third annual Building for Sustainability Symposium will take place November 6–7, 2025, at the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore.
Co-hosted by the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley and the Bow Valley Builders and Developers Association, the event brings together 170+ professionals from real estate, building, policy, and academia to explore strategies for sustainable buildings, infrastructure, and urban planning.
The program features field trips, panels, workshops, and keynotes showcasing real-world solutions. In partnership with SAIT and ENBIX, pre-Symposium capacity-building workshops will equip professionals with practical tools to advance sustainability in their work.
Amount Funded
$10,000
Year Funded
2025
Funding Priority
Land & Water : Protect property value and support sustainable land and water use recognizing all real estate assets involve land.
Contributors
Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley empowers community leadership to address environmental challenges. Our work addresses human-wildlife coexistence and climate change through three core programs: WildSmart Community Program, Shift: Climate Transitions, and Future Leaders.
Bow Valley Builders & Developers Association
Since 1995, BOWDA has been committed to advocacy, responsibility, and awareness. We are champions for our building and development community. We are a catalyst for collaboration and communication between all communities, stakeholders, and decision makers who contribute to this incredible place that we are fortunate to call home.
