At Minto, we believe the best way to lead is by example, especially when it comes to our commitment to building a sustainable future. 180 Kent incorporates a wide range of leading edge environmental technologies, including:
- Targeting the LEED ® Gold certification, 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
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