Cara Sloat

Cara Sloat is a building services–focused mechanical engineer and experienced public speaker with over 20 years of experience in engineering for multi-residential buildings. She is driven by a passion for solutions at the intersection of human health, energy efficiency, and life-cycle value, with a focus on optimizing the integration of mechanical systems with architecture, and she works at the forefront of advancing low-carbon, high-performance design strategies for her clients. Cara is a Principal at Hammerschlag & Joffe, a Toronto-based practice of mechanical and electrical engineers delivering solutions for residential, retail, recreation, industrial, and mixed-use projects across Canada. She volunteers with Toronto’s 2030 District and is a proud alumna of the University of Waterloo. Most multi-unit residential buildings install conservatively oversized domestic hot water (DHW) systems, which result in unnecessary capital costs and weaken the business case for high-efficiency,