SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES OF THIS BUILDING ACCESS FLOOR
ASSURING FUTURE FLEXIBILITY. A four inch deep low profile access flooring system is installed
TIMBER STRUCTURE
INCORPORATING NATURAL MATERIALS.
The use of cross-laminated timber slabs and
third floor of this building occupants work ensuring ease of reconfiguration over the lifespan of the building.
COVERED TERRACE
44%
CONNECTING TO THE EXTERIOR.
Located at the second floor, adjacent to the break room and kitchen, and away from street noise, this space is intended to be level with the tree canopy, creating a peaceful and secure respite on an urban site.
The sustainable design elements used in this building result in a 44% energy cost reduction over standard construction and building systems. FACADE
REDUCING SOLAR GAIN AND GLARE. A combination of wood grille and ceramic frit are incorporated into insulated glass units over 50% of exterior glazing, resulting in a heat gain reduction of 27%, greatly reducing the amount of energy required to cool the building.
DAYLIGHTING
IMPROVING OCCUPANT EXPERIENCE. Large windows on the east and west facades and the use of Solatube skylights ensure that the majority of occupants have natural light during working hours, increasing productivity and greatly reducing the need
PHOTOVOLTAICS
COMMITTING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. A 58KW photovoltaic array providing power that is sold back to the utility to
CHILLED BEAMS
33%
There is a carbon footprint reduction when using this renewable resource over typical
BENEFITS OF USING TIMBER STRUCTURE OVER STEEL AND CONCRETE FOR THIS BUILDING
362
POTENTIAL CARBON BENEFIT:
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AVOIDED
CARBON STORED IN THE WOOD
metric tons of carbon dioxide
metric tons of carbon dioxide
101
METRIC TONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE
261
IMPROVING OCCUPANT COMFORT. A chilled beam HVAC system uses much less energy than traditional systems. In this case, we have a 17% reduction in energy usage when compared to a forced air system. Lowered velocity air movement creates a more comfortable environment for occupants.
EQUIVALENT TO:
77
for one year
333 cubic meters of wood products used
60
US & Canadian forests grow this much wood in 60 seconds
38
energy to operate 38 homes for one year