A tall building with many windowsConveniently located at Dundas St. E. and River St., Artworks Tower consists of a 32-storey and an 11-storey residential development featuring 467 condominium suites. The building successfully achieved the Toronto Green Standard Tier 2 requirements in 2025.

  • Total Gross Area (Size) – 36,207 m2
  • Building Type – High Rise Multi Unit Residential Building
  • Building Location – 620 Dundas Street East
  • Energy Savings – 23.3 per cent energy use savings over Ontario Building Code
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Green Roof and Heat Island Reduction

Green roof areas combined with high-albedo concrete and at grade pavers to reduce the urban heat island effect.

Efficient Irrigation

Water use for irrigation was reduced 61 per cent using efficient drip irrigation technologies and drought resistant plantings.

Enhanced Lighting Control

Rooftop lighting design directs illumination downwards and is turned off overnight and during migratory bird seasons.

Water Efficient Fixtures and Fittings

Low-flow plumbing fixtures were selected for installation to reduce potable water consumption.

Bird Friendly Glazing

All exterior glazing within the first 12m of the building is treated with opaque visual markers.

District Energy Generation

The development is connected to a district energy system that provides high-efficiency heating and cooling for the buildings.

Energy Efficient Lighting

Efficient LED fixtures and lighting controls to manage indoor and exterior lighting.

ERVs, Fan Coils and Improved Air Quality

Each suite is equipped with fan coils units that incorporate an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) that provides heat recovery and moisture control.

Make-up Air Unit Energy Recovery

The podium make up air unit utilizes an energy recovery wheel to transfer heat between outgoing and incoming air, reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency.

Developer

Daniels Corporation
130 Queens Quay E., 8th Floor
Toronto, ON M5A 0P6

Design Architect

Quadrangle Architects Ltd.
901 King Street West, Suite 701
Toronto, ON M5V 3H5

Architect of Record

KIRKOR Architects and Planners
20 De Boers Drive, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M3J 0H1

Landscape Architect
Brook McIlroy

161 Spadina Ave., 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 2L6

Sustainability Consultant

Footprint
100-51 Breithaupt Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 5G5

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc
235 Lesmill Road
Toronto, M3B 2V1