Key Sustainability Features: Design: 39% reduction in Potable Water Use, 56% reduction in energy consumption; Technology: HVAC System; 64% construction Waste was Recycled Relocating to the Canada Place building in 2004, the new Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) office achieved LEED© – CI Gold certification, meeting extremely high standards for indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency. Housing over 200 employees, this is the largest LEED-CI Gold certified project in Canada. The efforts of VPA results in a 39% reduction in potable water use, and a 56% reduction in energy use associated with lighting and HVAC systems. Sixty-four percent of construction waste was recycled, diverting it from landfills. VPA is committed to matching 100% of their office energy use with the Green Power Certificate program, and adheres to a green housekeeping program. READ MORE