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January 17, 2012
The 1.2 million-square-foot RBC Centre in downtown Toronto has become the largest certified LEED New Construction project in Canada.
RBC Centre largest LEED New Construction project
TORONTO
The 1.2 million-square-foot RBC Centre is now the largest certified LEED New Construction project in Canada.
The office tower in downtown Toronto achieved a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification. The RBC Centre achieved a predicted 40 per cent energy cost savings and 47 per cent indoor water savings
“Achieving LEED Gold Certification at RBC Centre is a major accomplishment and something our team is quite proud of,” said Steven Sorensen, Vice-President, Property Operations, Cadillac Fairview, one of North America’s largest investors, owners and managers of commercial real estate, in a statement.
“Cadillac Fairview has long been committed to environmental sustainability and RBC Centre was designed with sustainability built into every detail.”
In order to achieve LEED Gold, RBC Centre had to meet strict, measurable benchmarks and earn credits in five categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality.
Green features include: Sustainable Enwave Deep Lake Cooling System for cost efficient cooling; diversion of construction waste to recycling process; non-toxic materials used in construction; and raised flooring for maximum HVAC distribution/energy conservation.
The RBC Centre will also pursue LEED for Commercial Interiors certification.
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