Ontario leading the way with one of the largest ever LEED(R) Gold Retrofits
in North America
- LEED(R) Gold Retrofit will turn 222
NEWS
Ontario Realty Corporation is proud to announce that Ontario will be home to one of North America's largest green building retrofit projects. Downtown Toronto's iconic 222
This retrofit is a tangible demonstration of the Ontario government's commitment to environmental leadership. The Government of Ontario is getting its own house in order by reducing energy consumption and incorporating the latest in green technology. Greening this Ontario government building will help create green jobs, build a sustainable workplace for the future and fuel a green economy. It is expected that this project will create just over 1,000 new jobs over its duration.
The design and retrofit of the 455,000 square foot building will adhere to the guidelines and sustainability principles of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(R)) rating system, with a goal of achieving LEED(R) Gold standing. The design and construction team is comprised of WZMH Architects (http://www.wzmh.com/), CB
The new
- A green roof and use of light coloured reflective roofing materials that minimize cooling costs - Photovoltaic solar rooftop panels - Use of regional materials to reduce emissions from shipping resources over long distances - Use of low-emitting materials including adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and carpet, which reduce the emission of indoor air pollutants - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and controls upgrades - State-of-the-art IT infrastructure including wireless infrastructure to reduce the need to travel to meetings - Daylight and occupancy sensors which optimize energy performance - Power demand monitoring and reporting - Rain water harvesting and re-use to reduce water usage and minimize demand on municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities - Grey water recovery to conserve fresh water supply - Upgrades to the exterior of the building, including installation of thermally-sealed windows - Limited parking capacity, access to public transit, bicycle storage and changing rooms to encourage use of alternative modes of transportation
QUOTES
"The McGuinty Government is committed to supporting the new green economy as we begin to transform and modernize Ontario government workplaces. We welcome the project team for 222
- Hon.
"We are pleased that the project team for 222
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"WZMH is proud to be leading the design of the adaptive reuse of an iconic
- Hatice Yazar, Principal, WZMH Architects
"This is an important undertaking for the project management community. It will set by example a new standard for lifecycle refits of older buildings that can, and should, be renewed in an environmentally sustainable manner. ORC and its partners will be able to develop and share lessons learned with other stakeholders facing similar challenges. CBRE is very excited to be the Project Manager working with ORC on this significant project."
- Cam Kourany, Senior Managing Director, CBRE Global Corporate Services
"URBACON is proud to be part of this significant and prestigious project. We are pleased with the opportunity to work with the exceptional team assembled by Ontario Realty Corporation to deliver a building, which will set future standards. The award of this project exemplifies URBACON's commitment to excellence and a greener future."
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LEARN MORE
- For more information, or to have a look at artist renderings of the site please visit: www.ontariorealty.ca/222Jarvis - If you are a member of the media and would like a tour of the building, please contact Julia Sakas, Communications Advisor, Ontario Realty Corporation
For further information: For further information: For media purposes, please contact Julia Sakas, Communications Advisor, Ontario Realty Corporation, (416) 326-0636
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