TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2020 /CNW/ – Minto Apartments is proud to announce that its purpose-built rental tower, 1235 Marlborough in Oakville, Ontario has been awarded LEED® certification by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). This achievement brings the company’s LEED certified residential units to more than 6,500 in Ontario.
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system is an internationally recognized verification program for sustainable building and energy performance. Developed by the CaGBC, it focuses on key areas of human and environmental health including: Location and transportation, sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
“We’re proud of this certification that recognizes our commitment to sustainability, enhanced building performance and reduced environmental impact,” says Agnieszka Wloch, Vice President of Development, Minto Communities. “Designed with features that reduce water consumption, minimize waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 1235 Marlborough offers enhanced health and wellness benefits, and utility cost savings to renters across 144 units and 14-storeys.”
Key features of the building include:
- Distributed in-suite heating, cooling and ventilation
- HRV filters fresh air from the outside directly into unit
- Programmable thermostat for enhanced control of heating and cooling
- Low VOC paints, sealants, and adhesives for improved indoor air quality
- Certified flooring system for reduced VOC emissions
- Air sealing between units and corridors to reduce sound and odour migration
- Enhanced energy efficiency with high-performance mechanical equipment, LED lighting, occupancy sensors, and more
- High-performance water fixtures and toilets to reduce consumption and water costs
- Individual metering – allowing residents to control utility costs
