Key Sustainability Features: The combination of high-efficiency fixtures and storm water collection results in a 75% reduction in potable water use, saving over 2,000,000 litres of water annually 75% of materials used in the project were locally manufactured 23% of materials used in the project were locally harvested 90% of construction waste was recycled Innovative mechanical and lighting systems use 60% less energy used than required by the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) The mechanical system consists of a ground source heat pump system, combined with radiant panel heating and cooling The National Works Yard is an Engineering Operations Facility for the City of Vancouver that incorporates the operations of eight city branches and associated administrative support. It houses approximately 400 employees. This brownfield development was built on a former rail yard and has become a pilot initiative for the City of Vancouver to promote sustainable design practices. The Administrative Centre and Parking Operations Building were the first in Canada to receive LEED Gold Certification from the Canada Green Building Council under the LEED-BC criteria. READ MORE