Size
85 ft x 200 ft, NHL-size
250 seats
Sustainability Features
Sustainable Site
- erosion and sediment control plan
- public transportation access, bike storage/change rooms provided, and sustainable parking strategies
- maximum reduction of heat island effect at roof
- light pollution reduced through sustainable electrical design
strategies
- maximum reduction of heat island effect at roof
- light pollution reduced through sustainable electrical design
Water Efficiency
- water harvesting for use in dual-flush water efficient toilets
- 30% reduction in water use
- water efficient landscaping provided
Energy and Atmosphere
- optimized energy performance by 40%
- ongoing measurements and verification of building systems and best practice building commissioning
- elimination of HCFC and halons in HVAC equipment
Materials and Resources
- storage and collection/separation of recyclables provided
- diversion of 75% of construction waste from landfill
- use of recycled content and regional materials for new construction, and certified and sustainable wood
Indoor Environmental Quality
- achieved required indoor air quality
- provided carbon dioxide monitoring
- indoor materials are low V.O.C, low fumes and no urea formaldehyde used
Audio Tour of this building
This building is part of the City of Vancouver Green Building Audio Tour, a collection of audio recordings about Vancouver's greenest buildings. Each three-minute recording takes the listener on a virtual 'tour' of the building's green design features, guided by the architect or member of the design team. You can listen to them online, via podcast, or via your cell phone by calling 604-673-8150. The Vancouver Green Building Audio Tours were created through a partnership between City of Vancouver Sustainability Office and the Open Green Building Society.
To hear the audio guide for this building click on the player at the top of the left sidebar on this webpage, or dial 604-673-8150 and enter code 07.
