Earlier this month construction began on a 74,322-m2 (800,000 sf), 35-storey office tower in Toronto’s core.
Developed by Menkes and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and designed by Sweeny Sterling Finlayson & Co. Architects, the tower is located at One York Street in an area becoming increasingly popular for office buildings—partially due to access to Union station’s transit terminal.
The estimated $375-million project is targeting Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC’s) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.
Menkes vice-president, sales and marketing, Mimi Ng explained some of the sustainable design features toConstruction Canada Online. The projects attributes include:
- rooftop solar panels;
- water conservation through collection of rain and groundwater through cisterns that supply washroom plumbing fixtures and irrigation;
- heat-recovery wheels on ventilation units;
- high-efficiency lighting and lighting controls, including daylight harvesting and occupancy sensors;
- electric-vehicle-charging stations; and
- bicycle racks and dedicated change room facilities for cyclist commuters.
This structure will be part of a larger 0.8-ha (2-acre) development of commercial, residential, and retail space. It is expected to be completed in the summer of 2016.
