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401 Burrard Street Vancouver. John De Jong, Canada Lands Company Terry Tetreault, Public Works Government Services Canada. PWGSC Sustainable Development. Background: World Commission on Environment & Development (Brundtland) Kyoto Accord (Greenhouse Gas Targets)
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401 Burrard StreetVancouver John De Jong, Canada Lands Company Terry Tetreault, Public Works Government Services Canada
PWGSCSustainable Development Background: • World Commission on Environment & Development (Brundtland) • Kyoto Accord (Greenhouse Gas Targets) • 2001 PWGSC Sustainable Development Strategy • PWGSC Goals
PWGSC Goals PWGSC will green its: • Operations • Services • Internal Operations
PWGSC Goals Operations: • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions; • Reduce energy consumption; • Implement environmental management systems; • Responsible management of hazardous waste;
PWGSC Goals Operations (continued): • Implement integrated pest management; • Responsible management of ozone-depleting substances; • Reduce water consumption; and, • Responsible management of tenant office waste.
PWGSC Goals Services: • Increase capacity to deliver Real Property projects in an environmentally responsible manner; • Facilitate green procurement in government; and, • Provide tools to green federal government travel.
Owner PWGSC Developer Canada Lands Company Project Background: The “History” The “Deal” The “Timeline” The “Players” 401 Burrard
401 Burrard Base Building: • Site • Construction Material • HVAC • Plumbing • Lighting
401 Burrard Greening Themes: • Energy • Transportation • Green Materials • “Green Living”
401 Burrard Energy Efficiency: • Efficient Lighting • Individual and Automated Controls • Motion Sensors • Task Lighting • Data Tracking
401 Burrard Transportation: • Proximity to major public transportation arteries including: • Bus and ALRT • SeaBus • Westcoast Express (Commuter Rail) • Helijet & Seaplane terminals • Bicycle racks/shower facilities
401 Burrard Water Conservation: • Reduced water flow plumbing fixtures; • Leak inspection; and, • Ongoing metering, tracking and monitoring of consumption.
401 Burrard Green Materials: • Carpet • Wallpaper (not fibre nor adhesive) • Exposed concrete • Bamboo/cork flooring • Low VOC paint
401 Burrard Green Materials (Continued): • High reflection panels • Recycled vertical screens • Recycled and recyclable carpet tiles • No premium for materials/good payback
401 Burrard Green Living: • Green Initiatives Committee (PWGSC and tenant departments); • Suppliers take back packaging; • Storage areas for collection and handling of recyclables;
401 Burrard Green Living (continued): • Composting; • Reusable supplies and materials; • Shared spaces and facilities;
401 Burrard Green Living (continued): • Carpooling and public transit programs; • Gym Facility (wellness); and • Green Cleaning • Products • Guidelines