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Energy Retrofits
Corus Quay
When Corus Entertainment set out to imagine Corus Quay, its revolutionary new broadcast and communications facility, incorporating sustainability was top of mind. Rather than simply follow a green certification checklist, however, Corus had a much broader vision – to create a stimulating environment for its employees and spark the regeneration of Toronto’s waterfront.
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Taking the environment inside
With a concern for the well-being of the environment, many businesses, landlords and homeowners are incorporating green elements into the design and decoration of their buildings. Inside and out they are going to great lengths to ensure that their buildings are sustainable. Energy efficient lighting, living walls, sustainable floors and green roofs are all proof that green elements included in the interior design of a building is more than just a passing trend.
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Energy Q&A: Assembling Your Retrofit Team
With green building and the awareness of energy saving measures gaining popularity, today’s upgrade and renewal projects now have a default focus to improve efficiency. Building Strategies & Sustainability magazine recently asked a number of industry experts to discuss energy efficiency with respect to both new and existing buildings.
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Power quality and power factor correction: a new efficiency focus
Gypsum panel firewalls meet NBC’s fire and acoustic requirements and can be used as an alternative to concrete or masonry construction for party wall installations in Canada. When properly specified they can be both cost-effective and labour-saving in comparison to traditional materials.
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Capturing waste heat reduces energy costs
Waste not, want not. Three prominent Hamilton hospitals have taken the adage to heart by putting to constructive use heat that is often vented as exhaust.
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Energy saving retrofits – Planning for Success
Improving the energy efficiency of buildings yields significant financial rewards in terms of both cash flow and asset valuation. But a key factor for the success of retrofitting is minimizing the disruption of services to operations – from tenants in commercial office buildings, to critical healthcare utility services, or production processes.
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