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) 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.
401 Burrard Owner PWGSC Developer Canada Lands Company Project Background: The “History” The “Deal” The “Timeline” The “Players”
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