Environmental Impact
In addition to all energy efficiency measures contributing
to decrease greenhouse gas emission, substantial efforts were
made on water management. All plumbing fixtures are low flow,
urinals are water free and toilets are dual flush. Storm water
drainage is canalized towards a constructed wetland acting as
a retention reservoir. Overflow is pumped towards the same
constructed wetland. Sanitary drainage goes through a septic
tank before distribution to a field of reeds. With all these features
on water management, no wastewater is returned to the city.
HCFCs were not used. Ammonia has zero ozone depletion
potential and global warming potential, which is better than
R-410.
This project is aiming for the Canada Green Building Council
LEED-NC Gold certification.