About LEED®The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a green rating system that was designed to provide a framework for the evaluation of reduced environmental impacts of a building's design or operations. Jacques Whitford offers LEED® consultation/facilitation for new and existing buildings. As the facilitators we document the process and provide the owners and project teams with guidance and advice on options, methods and processes which will help them achieve LEED® certification.
LEED® certified buildings have less impact on the environment, increased energy and water savings; resulting in tenant satisfaction.
Teknion Furniture Systems, Ottawa Office
Teknion Furniture Systems is a company with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. They were one of the first companies to achieve “Greenguard” certification for all their products. Not only do they talk the talk, they walk the walk in regards to environmental stewardship. This project was one of the first registered with the CaGBC under the LEED® for Commercial Interiors (CI) program and has achieved a Silver Certification level.
Jacques Whitford provided LEED® facilitation services, including input and design review, from the initial concept of this project. In addition, Jacques Whitford provided daylight modeling, prerequisite and enhanced commissioning services, and indoor air quality testing upon completion of construction. We provided the client with the guidance need to achieve “Innovation in Design” credits. Using this framework the client went on to develop a green housekeeping policy and communication/education program and education policies. This project took place over 2007. Certification was awarded in early 2008.
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), Ottawa Office
This LEED® Certified project is the eastern office of the Canada Green Building Council which administers the LEED® program in Canada. Jacques Whitford provided facilitation throughout the design and construction phase of the project. We completed an assessment of the site, building and neighbouring community to determine relevant site credits; water and energy use calculations, and provided input to material selection and quality control during the construction phase. Additional technical services included daylight modeling, and pre-occupancy indoor air quality testing. The project developed a green housekeeping policy and a green catering program to achieve Innovation in Design credits.
Ontario Real Estate Association, Toronto Office
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) represents 40,000 brokers and salespeople and 43 real estate boards throughout the province. Recognizing that sustainable buildings have become the newest business opportunity in the real estate market OREA is chooses to lead by example by incorporating the LEED® framework into the renovation of their facility at 99 Duncan Mills Road. This project is aiming to achieve LEED® certification and is scheduled to break ground in the spring of 2008. Jacques Whitford is providing LEED® facilitation.