The closer you look at 180 Kent, the better it gets. Our commitment to creating a building that's sustainable both for the environment and for your bottom line extends to every facet of 180 Kent's design and construction.

Overview

Floor plan

• A 19,555 sq. ft. floor plate with an efficient rectangular core
• Virtually column-free space for maximum layout flexibility
• Nine foot typical ceiling heights
• Convenient elevator lobbies
• Gracious reception areas
• Bay windows for increased daylight penetration and panoramic views

Technical Specifications

Parking

• Four levels of underground parking
• 1,063 vehicle capacity
• Two shuttle elevators located just off the main lobby of 180 Kent
• Four additional shuttle elevators located within the balance of Minto Place
• Secure underground bicycle storage

Elevators

• Six gearless high-rise passenger elevators serving the ground floor to the 19^th floor
• An additional separate class C-1 loading freight elevator serving every floor and all levels of parking
• Cab finishes suitable for a class AAA accommodation

HVAC

• Continuous supply of air providing an “air change rate” of approximately six to seven changes per hour
• CO2 control provides ample fresh air to improve indoor air quality
• Variable air volume units providing air distribution throughout the floors, adjusting the volume of air to satisfy the temperature set point of each zone
• State-of-the-art humidifiers provide maximum building comfort
• Individual floor compartmental fans allowing for economical after-hour operation on a floor-by-floor basis

Security

• 24/7 on site security personnel
• 24/7 staffed on site central monitoring station
• 24/7 monitoring of light safety and CCTV systems in all areas of the complex
• Six secure truck bays, one of which will accommodate a 52-foot tractor-trailer, will be added to the existing six shipping and receiving truck bays

Environmental highlights

• Submitted for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ^®) Gold rating, which requires the achievement of stringent standards in five key environmental categories:
• Sustainable site
• Water efficiency
• Energy and atmosphere
• Materials and resources
• Indoor environmental quality
• A unique HVAC and monitoring system to ensure superior indoor air quality and cut carbon emissions by up to 35%
• Waterless urinals to save up to 45,000 gallons of water per year
• A design that exceeds Natural Resources Canada's aggressive Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP) to reduce utility costs by over 25%
• A green rooftop garden to decrease pollution and regulate interior temperature
• A rain and storm water retention system to ease demand on city resources