Union Gas - Burlington Regional Centre *LEED Gold Certified 2009*

Background Information 

• LEED gold certification received September 2009
• Location: 4475 Mainway
• Occupied June 2008
• Approximately 70 employees
• Schematic of building and highlighted features
• Website including six minute video about the building

Electrical Features

• High efficient fluorescent lighting
• Reduced light pollution
• Occupancy sensors
• Dark yard security lighting system

Building Automation

• Direct digital control of building’s mechanical, electrical and access systems
• Equipment runs on schedules
• Energy and resources construction is tracked by the building automation system
• Remote access to the building automation control system

Water Efficiency

• Low flow urinals and showerheads
• Dual flush toilets (3L and 6L flushes)
• Rainwater cistern for flushing toilets and urinals

Indoor Air Quality

• Environmentally friendly materials and finishes (low VOC)

Construction Practices

• Recycling of construction waste
• Selection of materials with high recycled content
• Selection of local materials

Co-generation System

• Combined heat and power generation to power the building and recover waste heat for building heating
• Micro-turbine with heat recovery
• Waste heat is stored in a thermal storage tank
• Power sale to grid

Building Envelope

• Airtight building envelope with minimal thermal bridging
• High performance window
• Added thermal insulation in walls and roof
• Energy star compliant roofing membrane

Mechanical Systems

• In floor radiant heating in service shop area
• Condensing high-efficiency boilers
• Demand controlled ventilation complete with energy recovery

Day Lighting

• Daylight and views for more than 75% of occupied areas
• Improved occupant performance and productivity

Site Elements

• Drought resistant landscaping
• Native plants
• Waste separation and recycling (i.e plastic, paper, metal)
• Promote alternative means of transportation