D Certified
- 41 LEED Silver
- 171 LEED Gold
- 26 LEED Platinum
Projects that earned LEED certification in the summer months include:
- The Richardson International Airport Terminal in Winnipeg, MB, which certified LEED Silver. Travel contributes to approximately 27 per cent of the world greenhouse gas production and the aviation industry is responsible for approximately 9 per cent of the total travel GHG production. The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) took their commitment to sustainability seriously in constructing this new energy efficient terminal, which has lowered overall airport emissions and operating costs, while providing healthier interior spaces for employees and travelers alike.
- Centennial Place in Calgary, AB, which certified LEED Platinum. This project, which certified in the Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance category, is a 1.3 million sq.ft, two-tower office complex located in the Eau Claire district of downtown Calgary. The project team had a goal of re-commissioning the building to perform at or better than its original design, and expects to see $39,530 lowered annual operating costs as a result. Sustainability features include an ENERGY STAR score of 97, active engagement of tenants to understand and contribute to green building initiatives, and diverting 494 tonnes of waste from landfill annually.
- The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium in Montreal, QC, which certified LEED Platinum. Designers for this project had the goal of creating something that reflected their vision of “the human being at the heart of the Universe”. Thanks to the cooperation of the City of Montréal and its partners in the project, the implementation and realization of the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium enlisted the most established as well as the most innovative talents in the fields of architecture and engineering, along with leading experts in the field of sustainable development to earn LEED’s highest level
- The iNova Credit Union in Halifax, NS, which certified LEED Silver. The goal of this project was to develop a space for the better serves employees and reduces environmental impact. Sustainability features that improve the indoor experience for both staff and customers include: 90 per cent of staff have access to natural daylight, furniture is mix of GreenGuard certified and recycled from old location, carpets are made from recycled materials, and the Credit Union is committed to promoting sustainability in all promotional items.
A searchable LEED project database with further detail on all LEED certified projects in Canada, including project scorecards and photos, can be viewed on the CaGBC LEED Project Profiles webpage. For more information on LEED v4 in Canada and the project’s who are leading the way – visit www.cagbc.org/LEEDv4.