This project won the Toronto Urban Design Award (TUDA) for Best Urban Infill Project 2023. It includes 27 residential apartments and three at-grade commercial suites. The building successfully achieved the Toronto Green Standard Tier 2, Version 2 requirements and has also achieved Wired Score Gold certification. Smart building technology includes an electric car share exclusive for residents, Bluetooth and remote access door locks, remote fire, carbon dioxide (CO2) and leak detection, utility monitoring from your phone, and fun items such as calling the elevator from your couch. The building’s sustainability elements, such as geothermal heating and cooling, promote occupant well-being while maximizing energy and water performance. The building is 100 per cent electric and therefore does not contain any gas line connection whatsoever.
Project Details
Total Gross Area (Size): 30,000 square feet
Building Type: Rental building with commercial uses at grade
Building Location: Corktown District, Toronto (41 River Street)
Energy Savings: More than 25 per cent savings versus Model National Energy Code for Buildings
Sustainable Design Strategies
This Toronto Green Standard Tier 2, Version 2 building includes:
Bike Storage
Indoor and outdoor bicycle parking
Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Multiple charging stations provided for hybrid and electric vehicles
Green Roof and Heat Island Reduction
A green roof area combined with high-albedo terrace and at grade pavers and roof to reduce the urban heat island effect and manage stormwater onsite
Water Efficient Fixtures and Fittings
Low-flow plumbing fixtures were selected for installation to reduce potable water consumption by more than 30 per cent
Energy Efficient Measures
Renewable Energy Generation
Geothermal heating and cooling
Energy Efficient Lighting
Efficient light emitting diode (LED) fixtures
Occupancy sensors in the amenities and support areas
Energy Efficiency
The project achieved a 25 per cent improvement above the Ontario Building Code and includes Energy Star appliances.
Energy Recovery
Punch windows with a brick façade created an excellent air-tight building envelope resulting in very low heat loss characteristics, reducing heating and cooling requirements for the building.
