Key Sustainability Features Building comprised of 90% recycled material Local salvaged materials Onsite stormwater management Natural ventilation The City of Vancouver's Asphalt Plant and Materials Handling Facility, located on the north shore of the Fraser River, accommodates aggregate handling and asphalt manufacturing activities. The on-site two-storey Material Testing Facility houses laboratory facilities, associated offices, and amenity spaces. This building is comprised of 90% recycled content, successfully demonstrating the economical use of recycled and reused materials in construction. The extensive use of recycled materials resulted in a savings of $140,000.   READ MORE