7. RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM FROM FLOORS 2 THRU 7 -Storm Water Management -30% Less Potable Water Consumption -High Efficiency Fixtures -Podium Toilets are flushed with Rainwater SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES: WATER MANAGEMENT
8. ENWAVE – DEEP LAKE WATER COOLING 5 ENERGY POINTS 42% BETTER PERFORMANCE THAN MNECB SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES: ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Design Partnership strove to achieve high performance building design: Successful for Business Successful for Sustainability Successful in creating a urban landmark
-Simple, bold forms make the project elegant and exciting -Computer visualizations were always an important part of the design process
This facility is designed to save substantial energy, to manage and conserve substantial quantities of water, to utilize environmentally friendly materials and provide a fabulous work environment to its occupants. The RBC Tower project has made the commitment to certify its sustainable performance by striving for LEED Gold level. This significant engagement has meant that many building systems and design strategies have integrated to reduce the environmental impact of the facility. This is a exciting and significant achievement – especially given its scale.
More renderings to explain the design intent. In this case we are looking at the components of the envelope that provide extensive daylight, views and, in the podium levels – natural ventilation. The façade works on many fronts to provide comfort and amenity to a very flexible floor plate.
Some notable features of the RBC tower sustainable office strategy are: -displacement ventilation for improved HVAC effectiveness and efficiency -light shelves to enhance daylight harvesting -exposed concrete structure for utilizing thermal mass -high efficiency, direct/indirect lighting system -solar shading to diminish cooling loads -advanced internal shading system to enhance visual comfort and diminish glare
High efficiency fixturing combined with rainwater reuse and storm water management make this building an advanced water management facility. Many of the LEED water management credits are achieved including the strict Storm water management credit and the 30% less potable water consumption credit.
The combined energy management strategy of the building means it can collect 5 LEED Energy optimization credits. This is advanced performance -- beating the Model national Energy Code Building by over 40%. Most notably the building uses the deep lake water cooling network to engage this huge renewable energy source.
Conclusion Some powerful imagery of the project: a urban icon; and sustainability leader.
