We bring you a range of Canadian LEED certified buildings that were showcased during CECA UofT 2021-2022! We hope that future environmentally conscious buildings continue to be shared in the years to come!

Manitoba Hydro Place

  • 64,590 square metres
  • Officially opened: September 29, 2009
  • uses 70% less energy than a comparable office building of conventional design
  • Platinum LEED certified
  • 24-metre-tall waterfall controls the moisture in the air
  • In summer, cooler water absorbs moisture
  • In winter, warmer water adds moisture
  • 115-metre-tall solar chimney controls the distribution of used warm air
  • In the summer it expels it up and out through the top
  • In the winter, it draws it to heat the underground parking garage and
  • Draws warm used air from the building to heat the underground parking in the winter
  • Geothermal system of 280 boreholes, 25-metres under the Earth’s surface, control the building’s temperature
  • South-facing winter garden heats air entering the building
  • 3- and 6-storey tall atria handles building’s air
  • High-ceilings and large windows minimize the use of artificial light

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Operations Centre

  • Located in Sidney, British Columbia
  • 30,000-litre underground tank to collect roof rainwater
  • 108,000-litres reused each year
  • Water is used for toilets and wash water in marine operations
  • Excess water is filtered then sent to the ocean
  • Reduces freshwater consumption by over 60%
  • Ocean-based geothermal system
  • Collects 20% of the buildings required energy through solar panels on the roof
  • Photosensors and occupant sensors to control lights near windows and in empty rooms
  • Exterior sunshades to limit direct sunlight
  • ~85% of the waste from construction was diverted from landfill
  • Over 20% of materials were supplied from local and regional manufacturing

The Village of Eden Mills Community Hall

  •  94% reduction in carbon emissions
  •  90% reduction in energy consumption
  •  Canada Clean50 Top Project Award
  •  17 kW solar photovoltaic rooftop array
  •  Air infiltration reduced from 5.6 ACH50 to <1.5
  •  Net electricity use reduced by 80% (from ~15,000 kWh  3,000 kWh/year)
  •  All toilets replaced with low flush models
  •  Part of the parking lot was transformed into a green space with welcoming seating
  •  Improved accessibility by installing an elevator and widening the doorways
  •  Extended the stage and added professional theatre lighting and sound
  •  Existing incandescent lighting replaced with LED fixtures and lights
  •  All appliances are EnergyStar certified
  •  Upgraded HVAC system replaced two existing propane furnaces
  •  Installed high performance triple-glazed, low-e coated windows with warm edge spacers in fibreglass frame
  •  Insulated exterior doors with double low-e glazing with enhanced weather seals
  •  Reduced air infiltration rates from 2.6 ACH50 to <1.5