VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building owner Maple Red Financial Management Canada and property manager Canderel are very proud to announce that Towers I, II and III of the Bentall Centre office complex in Vancouver, have achieved LEED Gold® and Tower IV, LEED Platinum®, which represents the highest level of certification.
LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for green building in over 160 countries and territories. The LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings (LEED O+M: Existing Buildings) helps building owners and operators measure operations, upgrades and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings addresses whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues, indoor air quality, recycling programs, exterior maintenance programs, and systems upgrades.
“We are very pleased with Bentall Centre achieving LEED certification as it illustrates Canderel and the Owner’s ongoing commitment to sustainable performance. We believe that LEED-certified buildings greatly contribute to creating a greener, healthier and more productive work environment for our clients.”, said Canderel’s Vice-President, Western Canada, Bryce Margetts.
Bentall Centre obtained Gold and Platinum levels thanks to many improvements made over the years to its operating and maintenance practices, including control optimization, utility submetering and a comprehensive LED retrofit projects, leading to the following impressive results:
Towers I, II and III
- Energy savings of 13% (4.8 million ekWh) between 2012 and 2017
- Waste diversion rate of 86%
Tower IV
- Energy savings of 11% (1.8 million ekWh) between 2014 and 2017
- Waste diversion rate of 82%
The Bentall Centre is committed to delivering a healthier and more environmentally-friendly work environment to its occupants by implementing a comprehensive and continuous sustainability program. The complex supports active living by making it easier for tenants to use alternative transportation modes such as cycling with numerous bike cages and an on-site car-sharing program. Bentall Centre is also proud of its very active “Tenant Green Team”, which meets every month to identify ways to collectively conserve resources and further connect with the community.
About Bentall Centre
Located at the centre of downtown Vancouver's business district, the Bentall Centre is one of the largest integrated office complexes in Canada, providing a first class working environment for many of Canada's leading corporations. Few other developments have had a greater impact on the architectural appearance of Vancouver. Spanning over 1.5 million square feet, the Bentall Centre offers four office towers and an expansive retail mall, complete with exterior waterfalls, reflecting pools and a multitude of wide, open spaces filled with native foliage and colourful planters. With panoramic views over Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains, the Bentall Centre is truly a city landmark. Combining superior office space with exceptional standards of service, it remains the choice for discerning tenants and the measure by which all others are judged.
About Canderel
Canderel creates long-lasting relationships with partners and clients by providing exceptional value in property acquisition, development and management, construction, leasing, marketing, and asset management. From coast to coast, we develop top-tier commercial, retail, industrial and high-tech spaces that serve a wide array of successful businesses. Through our Canada-wide network of brokers, we lease thousands of offices to AAA tenants who maximize their outcomes in our premier properties. We have marketed and sold over 7,500 condominiums to satisfied homeowners. The communities we build are recognized for their landmark architecture and socially and environmentally positive enterprises. Our entrepreneurial vision, energy and work ethic make us bold. Our integrity keeps us diligent. For more information: www.canderel.com
Information:
CANDEREL
Chantal Vadnais, Marketing Manager
cvadnais@canderel.com
+1 514 842-8636, ext. 1290
Caroline Bordeaux, Director of Sustainability
cbordeaux@canderel.com
+1 416-593-6366, ext. 4588