The largest urban renewal project in North America, this project focuses on revitalization, not just redevelopment, to exceed code compliance

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2. 800 hectares of mixed use development
ARCHETYPE CONDO PROJECT
475 hectares parks and open spaces
40,000 new homes
40,000 new jobs West Don Lands
East Bayfront Lower Don Lands
Central Waterfront
The largest urban renewal project in North America

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Revitalization not just redevelopment

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• South-East
Corner of Mill
Street and
Cherry Street
• Extension of
Distillery
District to the
West
• 579
Residential
Units

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Setting the Baseline

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Several ‘Performance’ Options:
0% better, plus
5% Better
SB-10

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IDP - Revit > Green Building Studio

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IDP - Green Building Studio > eQuest modeling
software

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Results Breakdown
Lights Misc
End Use ekWh Equipment
Lights 325,776 Cooling
Misc Equipment 374,031
Cooling 430,197 Domestic
Pumps 286,134 Hot Water Pumps
Fans 650,291
Heating 3,043,492
Domestic Hot Water 1,503,273 Fans
Fuel
Electricity (kWh) 1,963,108
Natural Gas (ekWh) 4,319,427 Heating

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Envelope Requirements
OBC / ASHRAE 90.1 Typical residential
Baseline construction
Roof R-20.8 overall R-20.8 overall
minimum
Glazing 0.55 U value; 40% of 0.55 U value (0.30
wall area Centre of Glass); 70%
of wall area
Walls R-15.6 overall R-11 overall (R-21
nominal)

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Envelope Requirements
 Spandrel back pan –
2 x 1 inch Roxul
insulation:
 Nominal R-8
(overall R-5)
 Batt insulation in
metal framing:
 Nominal R-13
(overall R-7)
 Total R-11 Overall

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Waterfront Toronto – Archetype Condominiums, Base Building
Base Building
Roof Assemblies and R value IEAD; 20.8 R Value
Wall Assemblies and R Value Steel Framed; 15.6 R Value
Window Type and U Value Metal Framed; 0.55 Total U Value;
Window to Wall Ratio 40%
Floor, Slab Assemblies and R Value -
Balcony Isolation and Edge N/A
Space Heating Type and Efficiency Central Atmospheric HW Boiler; 80% Efficient
Pumps and Drives Constant Speed
Space Cooling Type and Efficiency Centrifugal Chiller with Cooling Tower; COP of 6.1
Ventilation and Pressurization Combined 100 cfm/Suite
Metering and Controls None
Lighting Loads 6.6 W/sq.m.
Low Flow Fixtures -
Onsite Energy Production None
Renewable Energy None
Net Energy Reduction -
Energy Fuel Cost Reduction -
GHG Reduction -

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Improve Net Energy Performance
by 5%

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Archetype Base Building vs. 5% Energy Performance Improvement
Base Building
Base Building Proposed Building
Proposed Building
Roof Assemblies and R value
Roof Assemblies and R value IEAD; 20.8 R Value
IEAD; 20.8 R Value IEAD; 20.8 R R Value
IEAD; 20.8 value
Wall Assemblies and R Value Steel Framed; 15.6 R Value Steel Framed; 11.0 R 11.0 R Value
Steel Framed; value
Wall Assemblies and R Value
Window Type and U Value Steel Framed; 15.6 R Value
Metal Framed; 0.55 Total U Value; Metal Framed; 0.35 total U value
Metal Framed; 0.35 Total U Value
Window Type and U Value Metal Framed; 0.55 Total U Value; -
Window to Wall Ratio 40% 65%
Window to Wall Ratio 40% 65%
%Floor, Slab Assemblies and Value
Floor, Slab Assemblies and R R Value -- - -
Balcony Isolation and Edge N/A Central Atmospheric with Lead
N/A
Balcony Isolation and Edge N/A Condensing HW Boiler; 89% Efficient
Central Atmospheric with Lead
Central Atmospheric HW Boiler; 80% (Effective)
Space Heating Type and Efficiency Condensing HW Boiler; 89% Efficient
Efficient Centrifugal VSD Chiller with Cooling
Central Atmospheric HW Boiler; 80% (Effective)
Space Heating Type and Efficiency Tower; COP of 6.1; IPLV of 0.325
Pumps and Drives Efficient
Constant Speed Constant Speed
kW/Ton
Centrifugal Chiller with Cooling Tower; Centrifugal Chiller with Cooling Tower;
Space Cooling Type and Efficiency
Pumps and Drives Constant Speed
COP of 6.1 COP ofConstant Speed
6.1; IPLV of 0.325kW/ton
Ventilation and Pressurization Combined 100 cfm/Suite Combined 100 cfm/Suite
Centrifugal Chiller with Cooling Tower;
Space Cooling Type and Efficiency Combined 100 cfm per suite
Metering and Controls None
COP of 6.1 None
Ventilation and Loads
Lighting Pressurization Combined 100 CFM/Suite
6.6 W/sq.m. None
6.6 W/sq.m.
Metering and Controls None 6.6 W/sq.m.
Low Flow Showerheads 1.5 gpm. Faucets
Low flow showerheads 1.5 gpm,
Low Flow Fixtures -
Lighting Loads 6.6 W/sq.m. 1.0 gpm
faucets 1.0 gpm
Onsite Energy Production
Onsite Energy Production None
None None
None
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy None
None None
None
Net Energy Reduction - 318,364 kWh (5.1%)
Net Energy Reduction - 318,364 kWh (5.1%)
Energy Fuel Cost Reduction - -$10,840 (-3.4%)
EnergyGHG Reduction
Fuel Cost Reduction -- -$10,840 (-3.4%)
67,771 kg CO2e (5.0%)
GHG Reduction - 67,771 kg CO2e (5.0%)

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Internat Energy Solutions – 5% Energy Performance Improvement
Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
ECM 1 – Upgrade heating boilers to high efficiency atmospheric units with a
lead condensing boiler
ECM 2 – Upgrade chiller to a VSD centrifugal chiller
ECM 3 – Upgrade domestic hot water boilers to high efficiency condensing
boilers
ECM 4 – Upgrade to low flow showerheads and faucets
ECM 5 – Upgrade window-wall assembly to high performance glazing
system
ECM 6 – Reduce window-to-wall ratio to 65%
Note: Each ECM is cumulative

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Energy Use Table – 5% Energy Performance Improvement
Consumption
Electricity Gas Total Incremental Performance
(kWh) (m3) (kWh) Change Relative to
(%) Baseline
(%)
Reference 2,413,200 492,000 7,500,900 - -19.4
ECM 1 2,413,200 456,000 7,128,700 5.0 -13.5
ECM 2 2,163,300 456,000 6,878,800 3.5 -9.5
ECM 3 2,163,300 432,800 6,638,500 3.5 -5.7
ECM 4 2,163,300 417,600 6,481,800 2.4 -3.2
ECM 5 2,226,800 369,500 6,047,000 6.7 3.7
ECM 6 2,179,100 366,100 5,964,200 1.4 5.1
Note: Each ECM is cumulative

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Energy Use Chart – 5% Energy Performance Improvement
Lights
Cooling
5%
6% Heating
45%
Misc Equipment
6%
Pumps & Aux.
6%
Fans
13%
DHW
19%

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Improve Net Energy Performance by
15%

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Archetype Base Building vs. 15% Energy Performance Improvement
Base Building Proposed Building
Roof Assemblies and R value IEAD; 20.8 R Value IEAD; 20.8 R Value
Wall Assemblies and R Value Steel Framed; 15.6 R Value Steel Framed; 11 R Value
Window Type and U Value Metal Framed; 0.55 Total U Value Metal Framed; 0.35 Total U Value
Window to Wall Ratio 40% 70%
Floor, Slab Assemblies and R Value - -
Balcony Isolation and Edge N/A N/A
Central Atmospheric HW Boiler; 80%
Space Heating Type and Efficiency 88% Efficient Forced Draft
Efficient
Pumps and Drives Constant Speed Constant Speed
Centrifugal Chiller with Cooling Tower; Centrifugal Chiller with Cooling Tower;
Space Cooling Type and Efficiency
COP of 6.1 COP of 6.1
Ventilation and Pressurization Combined 100 cfm/Suite In Suite ERV
Metering and Controls None None
Lighting Loads 6.6 W/sq.m. 6.6 W/sq.m.
Low Flow Fixtures - Low flow
Onsite Energy Production None None
Renewable Energy None None
Net Energy Reduction - 992,166ekWh (15.8%)
Energy Fuel Cost Reduction - -$63,600 (-19.9%)
GHG Reduction - 210,351 kg CO2e (15.6%)

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MCW Consultants– 15% Energy Performance Improvement
Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
ECM 1 – In-Suite Energy Recovery Ventilation
ECM 2 – 88% Efficient Boiler
ECM 3 – 95% Efficient DHW Heater
ECM 4 – Low Flow DHW Fixtures
ECM 5 – U0.35 Window
Note: Each ECM is cumulative

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Energy Use Table – 15% Energy Performance Improvement
Consumption
Electricity Gas Total Incremental Performance
(kWh) (m3) (ekWh) Change Relative to
(%) Baseline
(%)
Reference 2,413,244 491,578 7,501,072 - -19.4
ECM 1 2,876,447 383,502 6,845,689 8.7 -9.0
ECM 2 2,881,645 317,521 6,167,992 9.9 1.8
ECM 3 2,881,645 294,588 5,930,632 3.8 5.6
ECM 4 2,881,645 264,272 5,616,859 5.3 10.6
ECM 5 2,983,188 222,935 5,290,563 5.8 15.8
Note: Each ECM is cumulative

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Energy Use Chart – 15% Energy Performance Improvement
15% Energy Performance Improvement
Area Lights, 6%
Space Cool, 14%
Misc. Equip., 7%
Pumps & Aux., 9%
Space Heat, 26%
Vent. Fans, 20%
Hot Water, 18%

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Improve Net Energy Performance by
25%

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Archetype Base Building vs. 25% Energy Performance Improvement
Base Building Proposed Building
Roof Assemblies and R value IEAD; 20.8 R Value IEAD; 20.8 R Value
Wall Assemblies and R Value Steel Framed; 15.6 R Value Steel Framed; 15.6 R Value
Window Type and U Value Metal Framed; 0.55 Total U Value; Metal Framed; 0.55 Total U Value;
Window to Wall Ratio 40% 70%
Floor, Slab Assemblies and R Value - -
Balcony Isolation and Edge N/A N/A
Central Atmospheric HW Boiler; 80% Vertical Ground Loop HX; Heating COP :
Space Heating Type and Efficiency
Efficient 3.9
Pumps and Drives Constant Speed Variable Speed
Centrifugal Chiller with Cooling Tower; Vertical Ground Loop HX; Cooling EER :
Space Cooling Type and Efficiency
COP of 6.1 18.1
Ventilation and Pressurization Combined 100 cfm/Suite Combined 100 cfm/Suite
Metering and Controls None None
Lighting Loads 6.6 W/sq.m. 6.6 W/sq.m.
Onsite Energy Production None None
Renewable Energy None None
Net Energy Reduction - 37.2%
Energy Fuel Cost Reduction - 11.1%
GHG Reduction - 40.2%

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Footprint– 25% Energy Performance Improvement
Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
ECM 1 – Market Building with Geo-Exchange System
ECM 2 – Variable Speed Drives

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Energy Use Chart - 25% Energy Performance Improvement

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Sustainable Buildings Canada would like to thank our volunteer design
team for their time and efforts in completing this project
• Michelle Xuereb – Quadrangle Architects
• Katy Mulla – Quadrangle Architects
• John Janzen – Autodesk
• Craig McIntyre – Provident energy management
• Adam Barker – Provident energy management
• Ian Stahlbrand – Internat Energy Solutions
• Brian Tysoe – MCW Consultants Ltd.
• Lyle Scott – S.A. Footprint
• Shaheen Asif – S.A. Footprint

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Principle Sponsors
Thank you to our Principle Sponsors and Proponent who’s financial and
resource support made this project possible.