{"id":20359,"date":"2026-04-22T12:54:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/?p=20359"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:58:49","slug":"building-less-to-deliver-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/2026\/04\/22\/building-less-to-deliver-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Less to Deliver More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1373\" src=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/287A0560.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20361\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/287A0560.jpg 2060w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/287A0560-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/287A0560-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/287A0560-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/287A0560-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/287A0560-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/287A0560-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2060px) 100vw, 2060px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Earth Day, conversations around sustainability in construction often focus on what can be added\u2014new technologies, new systems, new layers of performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hub @ Ontario International Airport \u2013 Phase 1 reflects a more familiar principle\u2014reduce, reuse, recycle\u2014but applied with a level of scale and precision that remains uncommon in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognized with the Tilt-Up Concrete Association\u2019s Excellence in Sustainability + Resiliency Award, the project team\u2014led by Guy Yocom and Total Integrated Panel Systems, LLC\u2014delivered a large-scale industrial development that demonstrates how material efficiency, when fully integrated into design and construction, can produce measurable environmental outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning more than two million square feet in its first phase, the project was designed to meet \u201cbest in class\u201d standards for functionality, sustainability, and long-term regulatory compliance in one of the most demanding building environments in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"20364\" src=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM590257-ml-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM590257-ml-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM590257-ml-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM590257-ml-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM590257-ml-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM590257-ml-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM590257-ml-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"20363\" src=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM589935-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM589935-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM589935-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM589935-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM589935-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM589935-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RM589935-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reducing Carbon Through Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A single design decision reshaped the project\u2019s environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally conceived as 9.5-inch solid panels, the exterior walls were re-engineered using a fully composite tilt-up system. The resulting panel design integrates insulation between two concrete wythes, with a total concrete thickness of just 5.25 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift delivered measurable reductions across multiple systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concrete volume reduced by 42%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforcing steel reduced by 62%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foundation systems reduced by approximately 12%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact was further validated through third-party life cycle analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>41% reduction in exterior wall embodied carbon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36% reduction in site concrete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31% reduction in slab-on-grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28% reduction in foundations and footings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Material strategies reinforced these gains. Concrete mixes incorporated Type 1L cement, fly ash, and CarbonCure technology to reduce cement demand while embedding captured CO\u2082 within the material. At the same time, reducing total material quantities lowered associated waste and resource use, including an estimated savings of more than 600,000 gallons of water during construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1545\" src=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20362\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts.jpg 2060w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-678x509.jpg 678w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-326x245.jpg 326w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HUB-TIPS-Inserts-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2060px) 100vw, 2060px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Long-Term Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of the composite panel system extend beyond construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased insulation thickness improved thermal performance from approximately R-12 to R-16, contributing to an estimated 8% reduction in heating and cooling energy demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operational strategies further support long-term efficiency. Roof-mounted solar systems, installed in accordance with CALGreen requirements, help offset peak electrical demand, while subsurface stormwater systems restore groundwater recharge patterns disrupted by development. Drought-tolerant landscaping and recycled water irrigation reduce ongoing water consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project\u2019s location in a high seismic zone also informed its design. By reducing panel weight, the composite system lowers seismic loads on the structure while maintaining durability and long service life. Tilt-up construction further contributes to resilience through inherent fire resistance and reduced maintenance requirements over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2060\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panorama.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panorama.jpg 2060w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panorama-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panorama-1024x321.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panorama-768x241.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panorama-1536x482.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panorama-2048x642.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panorama-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2060px) 100vw, 2060px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivering at Scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These outcomes were achieved within a highly compressed construction schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slab work and panel erection for four buildings\u2014more than two million square feet\u2014were completed within five months. The site\u2019s proximity to Ontario International Airport required close coordination with airport operations, including temporary runway closures during crane activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a project that demonstrates how a well-established principle\u2014reducing material use\u2014can deliver meaningful results when executed with discipline, coordination, and technical precision at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By The Tilt-Up Concrete Association<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Recognized with TCA\u2019s Excellence in Sustainability + Resiliency Award, this large-scale industrial project demonstrates how material efficiency can deliver measurable reductions in carbon, water use, and energy demand.<\/div>\n<p> <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/2026\/04\/22\/building-less-to-deliver-more\/\" title=\"Building Less to Deliver More\"> Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":20361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[369,352],"tags":[694,692,114,560,619,117,693,23,410],"class_list":{"0":"post-20359","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sustainability-resilience","8":"category-editors-pick","9":"tag-carbon-reduction","10":"tag-composite-panels","11":"tag-concrete","12":"tag-embodied-carbon","13":"tag-industrial-development","14":"tag-leed","15":"tag-resilience","16":"tag-sustainability","17":"tag-tilt-up-construction"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20359"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20359\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20367,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20359\/revisions\/20367"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}