“As TextNow grows, it is important we are in a space that reflects who we are as a company. evolv1 is not only a cool workspace, it is the perfect place for us to collaborate with other growing Waterloo companies that share our values of taking risks and building cool stuff together. The icing on the cake: we can feel good about being in a building with a zero carbon footprint.”

"EY is thrilled to call evolv1 our new home! We have built a collaborative, innovative and cool workspace that will allow us to attract and retain the best and brightest talent and address the changing ways in which we work. We love that we have done this in an environment that focuses on sustainability and that should become the blueprint for how office space is designed in the future. This is one way in which we are living our purpose of building a better working world.”

“As an important member of Sustainable Waterloo Region’s network and programs, the Cora Group has been an essential leader and advocate for the [Research and Technology] Park being a leader in green buildings and sustainability.”

“The idea of co-locating in a space like this is that you’re going to find other like-minded professionals […] that can help deliver sustainable solutions. Finding and building those kinds of connections is critical to Arcadis.”

“Stantec is extremely proud of our work with The Cora Group, our visionary client on evolv1 – Canada’s first commercially driven, multi-tenant office building designed to be net positive energy and zero carbon. We believe this helps move us all closer to an attainable, sustainable future.”

A heartfelt thank you to Manfred Conrad and the Conrad family at The Cora Group for their incredible support of education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Your impact is felt not only here at the University of Waterloo, but across the broader community from the performing arts to health care and beyond. Thank you for inspiring us all!

“We’re thrilled to be part of The Cora Building and can’t wait to continue our work in this amazing space!”

“The choice of Waterloo was strategic to be close the University of Waterloo as we look toward doing more collaborative research projects”

"Our move into evolv1 marks an important step in AVIA NG’s growth as we continue to expand our presence in the region. Being a Zero Carbon Certified building, evolv1 embodies the same values that define us as a firm: innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Our name, AVIA NG, reflects our commitment to the 'Next Generation' of aviation design, where sustainability is not an option but the foundation of future-ready infrastructure. We're proud to join this incredible community and look forward to driving innovation and sustainability together."