This building is 5-storey 163,600 sq. ft. structural steel office building. The design includes a 6,500 sq. ft. mechanical penthouse on top and a 35,000 sq. ft. ThinkFOOD! Centre. The culinary amenities at the centre include presentation kitchens, teaching and demonstration facilities, research labs, product development and sensory testing areas, and simulated retail environments. The remainder of the building contains a 124 seat auditorium, resource library, meeting facilities and office space.
- LEED-CS Gold certification on December 4, 2009.
- Low-flow fixtures and waterless urinals result is a 40% water use reduction.
- Advanced HVAC/mechanical systems and high efficiency condensing boilers provide a 20% greater energy efficiency.
- Ventilation system designed with demand control based on occupant load in order to conserve energy when building has partial occupancy.
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