Canada’s first LEED Platinum building sets the bar
For ecological footprint
East Elevation: Exterior cladding materials, Galvalume and western red cedar, were chosen for durability and appearance. Site development included removal of contaminated material, protection of the intertidal zone and marine habitat, preservation of the Douglas fir tree by the main entry, design of the storm water outfall, and marine siltation control.
by Ron Kato
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The design and construction of a new Operations Centre for Gulf Islands National Park Reserve in Sidney, BC presented Parks Canada with an opportunity to create a facility with a minimal ecological footprint, fully in keeping with its core values of environmental stewardship. (more…)
