On September 14, 2012, Walter Francl presented at Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Conference held at the Convention Centre. Focused on solutions for waste management through design, Walter spoke about the firm’s methodology for the integration of salvaged materials into new civic projects. Highlighted projects included the new UBC Wesbrook Community Centre, Still Creek Recycling Depot & Works Yard for The City of Burnaby, and Trout Lake Community Centre and Ice Rink, which used trees culled from the Stanley Park windstorm. The event featured a rich mix of local and international speakers, including designers, architects and members of the business community.