Sustainable Sites
- Electric vehicle re-charging station
- Previously developed site within proximity to many community services and residential neighbourhoods
- Bicycle storage and change room
- Designated vegetated open space
Saving Water
- Water-efficient landscaping with minimal required maintenance, landscaping selected based on self-sustainability
- Low-flow water fixtures reduce water consumption by 24%
Energy and Atmosphere
- Prominent energy design features
- LED light fixtures
- Free cooling mode for glycol cooling system when outdoor temperatures fall below four degrees
- The Air Handling Unit has a heat recovery wheel with effectiveness of almost 80% and the boilers condense with full-load efficiency of 93.5%
- Commissioning authority reviewed project requirements to ensure requirements were met
Materials and Resources
- Successfully diverted 95.3% of waste from the landfill
- Storage and collection of recyclables easily accessible
- A significant amount of recycled content was used: the structural steel, steel studs, gypsum board and Douglas Fir planks all contain recycled content
Indoor Environment Quality
- Views to the exterior from 99% of the regularly occupied spaces
- Low emitting finishes were installed throughout, including paints, carpet, adhesives and sealants
- Regularly occupied spaces are equipped with occupancy sensors and off-on switches
Innovation and Design Process
- A LEED Accredited Professional was involved during the construction process
- Used green products and cleaning methods
