The Raven Building
4392 West Saanich RdLocated next to the Royal Oak Shopping Center - Victoria, V8Z 3E9
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Travis Lee, PresidentFiled Under:
geothermal, Green buidling, green roof, LEED, Royal Oak, Saanich, victoria, Victoria BC, British ColumbiaCertifications and awards
Awards:
LEED CS Gold targeted (should receive designation in Fall)
Energy
Energy use and generation:
On-site generation: geothermal
Superior Insulation - (i.e. cellulose or formaldehyde free)
Energy costs paid by tenants to encourage conservation
Space heating and cooling:
Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC&R systems
Zero use of HCFC refrigerants in HVAC
User-controlled thermostats
Lighting:
Energy efficient bulbs
Use of LEDs
Skylights or other daylighting features
Motion sensor controls
Exterior light pollution reduction
Water
Indoor water use:
Low-flow toilets
Dual-flush toilets
Surface water management:
Permeable surface materials
Ecoroof, roof garden, green roof
Building surroundings
Nearby amenities:
Public transit nearby
Bike lanes/path nearby
Park/open space/wildlife area nearby
Landscaping:
No use of invasive plants
Use of drought tolerant plants
Use of native plants
Non-toxic pest control
Water efficient irrigation system
Building materials
Interior finishes:
Low/No VOC interior paint
Low/No VOC adhesives or solvents
Formaldehyde free particle board, oriented strandboard, or plywood
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood
Carpet Rug Industry green label (or green label plus)
Exterior finishes:
High-performance window glazing
Natural wood
Design and construction planning:
Minimized use of materials during construction
Recycled greater than 50% of construction waste
Use of recycled-content materials
Use of locally sourced materials
Operations
Shared resources:
Easily accessible and secure bike racks/storage and changing area
Waste, recycling and composting::
Waste reduction management program
Occupant recycling greater than 30% of total waste
Composts yard debris on or off site
Composts food waste on or off site
Indoor environmental quality:
Timer/automatic controls for bathroom exhaust fans
Non-toxic/sustainable cleaning practices and products
Education for building managers:
Building Manager's manual and/or walkthrough on green features
Education for tenants:
Occupant's manual and/or walkthrough on green features
Short Description:
The Raven Building at Tri-Eagle Plaza is the first privately developed LEED Gold targeted building in the municipality of Saanich.This new three storey enviromentally sound concrete building is centrally located in Royal Oak. The building has a green roof, geoexchange heanting and cooloing system, bike storage, access to gym, on mayjor trail system and bus route and has plenty of free parking.
Expected occupancy date:
Occupancy September 2009
Property type(s):
Office
Retail
Amenities:
On-site parking - outdoor
On-site bike parking - outdoor
On-site bike parking - indoor
On-site exercise facility
Common area/lounge
Access to public transport
Access to highways
Wheelchair access
Class of Space:
A
Building size:
30000 square feet
Rentable square footage:
27000
The Raven Building at Tri-Eagle Plaza is the first privately developed LEED Gold targeted building in the municipality of Saanich.This new three storey enviromentally sound concrete building is centrally located in Royal Oak. The building has a green roof, geoexchange heanting and cooloing system, bike storage, access to gym, on mayjor trail system and bus route and has plenty of free parking.
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