SUSTAINABLE FEATURES When building communities, it is important to consider the long term impact of construction. Our construction guidelines are a starting point for sustainability and we constantly strive to exceed them. Below are just a few of the steps we take to ensure we create buildings that are lasting, energy-efficient and enhance the residents’ quality of life. BUILDING FEATURES • Striking bold 12-storey building imaginatively designed by gh3* architects • Suites designed with balcony, Juliette balcony or terrace, as per plan • Welcoming and elegant lobby with property management office, mail and parcel rooms • 24-hour resident dedicated concierge service • High speed elevators with custom designed cabs • Convenient locker access • Secure bicycle storage rooms • Electric Vehicle charging station conveniently located on P1 • WiFi enabled shared co-working space for the young professional • Fitness Studio with state-of-the-art cardio equipment, weights and yoga studio • Pet Grooming Studio with washing stations • Party Room featuring catering kitchen and dining area SUITE FINISHES • Approximately 8’-9’ ceilings throughout except where dropped ceiling areas are required for mechanical building systems, as per plan • Smooth finish painted ceilings throughout • Walls, ceilings, doors, trim and bulkheads to be painted with white latex paint • Wide plank pre-engineered laminate flooring throughout with acoustic underlay, excluding bathrooms, as per Vendor’s samples • Solid core suite entry door with privacy viewer • Closets to receive vinyl coated wire shelving and/or linen shelf, as per plan • Contemporary interior doors with lever hardware and privacy handsets on bathroom doors, as per plan • Contemporary glass sliding bedroom doors, as per plan • Modern flat profile baseboards and trim • Stacked washer and dryer GOURMET KITCHENS • Custom design cabinetry in a variety of finishes, as per Vendor’s samples • Choice of designer-selected quartz counter tops, as per Vendor's samples • Soft-close door hinges and drawers • Stainless steel under-mount sink with single lever faucet • Back splash as per Vendor's samples • LED under valance lighting • 24" stainless steel refrigerator with bottom freezer, as per plan • Slide-in 30" stainless steel range, as per plan • 24" stainless steel built-in dishwasher, as per plan • 30” stainless steel microwave with built-in hood fan, as per plan LUXURIOUS BATHROOMS • Custom design cabinetry in a variety of finishes, as per Vendor’s samples • Choice of designer-selected quartz countertops, as per Vendor's samples • Porcelain white under-mount basin with single lever faucet • Designer selected vanity mirror and wall-mounted light fixture above • 12" x 24" porcelain floor tile, as per Vendor’s samples • Designer selected wall tile for shower/bath surround, as per Vendor's samples • Contemporary square edge bathtub, as per plan • Shower with framed glass enclosure, as per plan • White high efficiency low-flow toilet • Designer selected bathroom accessories, location determined by Vendor • Water-efficient shower heads and faucets • Vapour-proof pot light above bathtub or shower • Exhaust fan in all bathrooms vented to the outdoors COMFORT • Each suite to have individually controlled heating and cooling system providing heat and air conditioning all year round • Individual metering of hydro, water, heating and cooling usage • Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detector(s) as per Ontario Building Code • EVC (Emergency Voice Communications) in suite as per Ontario Building Code • Fire detection, protection and sprinkler systems as per Ontario Building Code LIGHTNING & ELECTRICAL • White switches and receptacles throughout • Pre-wired for technology and communications • Ceiling light fixture in foyer, location determined by Vendor • Designer selected ceiling mounted light fixture in kitchen, location determined by Vendor • Switched receptacles in living/dining areas, bedroom(s) and den, as per plan • Suites with balcony or terraces to receive electrical outlet**** AIR QUALITY • Low-Emitting Vehicle (LEV) Spaces: Physical provision for future electric vehicle charging provided • Long-Term Bicycle Parking Location: 561 long-term secure spaces provided on P1 • Short-Term Bicycle Parking Location: 62 spaces provided on the main level in a highly visible and publicly accessible location • Connectivity: Safe, accessible pedestrian routes that connect with off-site pedestrian networks and priority destinations • Sidewalk Space: 2.1 m wide sidewalk to accommodate pedestrian flow. • Weather Protection Covered: outdoor waiting areas • Pedestrian Specific Lighting: Lighting provided to illuminate pedestrian walkways • Urban Heat Island Reduction: At Grade A combination of high albedo and shade provided through precast paving and trees • Green & Cool Roofs: Provided on available roof areas GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY Energy Efficiency: Building designed to achieve greater than 25% energy efficiency over the current Ontario Building Code Building Commissioning: The project to be commissioned using best practices WATER QUALITY, QUANTITY AND EFFICIENCY Erosion & Sediment Control: Best management practices such as silt fencing, mud mats, and catch basin inlet protection have been added to reduce erosion and control sediment from runoff Storm Water Balance: A cistern has been designed within the building footprint. The retained storm water will be used for irrigation of landscaped areas. Total Suspended Solids (TSS): Removal of 80% of total suspended solids based on the post-development level of imperviousness Drought-Tolerant Landscapes: Water efficient plant material provided for more than 50% of landscaped site area Water Efficient Fixtures: Potable water consumption to be reduced by more than 30%, using efficient water fixtures and appliances Irrigation Reduced: potable water used for irrigation by more than 50% ECOLOGY Tree Protection Tree: protection provided for all trees to be preserved Street Tree Retention Protection: provided for street trees during construction. Tree Planting: Tree canopy provided where available. Additional tree planting beyond the development site and the associated public boulevard Soil Volumes Provided where available. Continuous tree trenches provided with a minimum of 20m� per tree Trees Along Street Frontages: Trees provided along street frontages Watering Program: Watering program to be provided through drip irrigation for the first two years to ensure trees flourish Biodiversity In Landscapes: All species to be native Bird Friendly Glazing: First 12m treated with frit pattern and low-reflectance materials for at least 85% of glazing. Rooftop Vegetation: Provided where glazing is above rooftop vegetation Grate Porosity: All ground level grates to have porosity less than 20x20mm Exterior Lighting: All exterior fixtures to be shielded, to reduce light pollution SOLID WASTE Waste Collection & Sorting Tri-sorting: provided for all buildings Waste Storage Spaces: Easily accessible storage space provided Bulky Waste: Additional space provided to dispose of bulky waste items
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