222 Jarvis Street will be a signature green building to allow the Ontario Public Service to demonstrate its commitment to reduce our carbon footprint by implementing many of the initiatives outlined in the Green Energy Act, which recently passed in the Ontario legislature. 222 Jarvis Street is comprised of a nine-storey commercial building of approximately 455,000 rentable square feet (rsf), 250 sub-grade parking spaces and two surface parking lots. It sits on a 3.075 acre lot. It is the first major office building acquisition for the Province in decades. The project involves the retrofit and modernization of the property, which includes base building upgrades. It is part of a broader government strategy to reduce energy costs and develop marketable expertise through a significant retrofitting program that focuses on schools, social housing, homes, commercial and government buildings. The preliminary budget estimate for the project is approximately $100 million. The design and construction of the base building retrofit will adhere to the guidelines and sustainability principles set forth within the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating system, with a goal of achieving LEED® Gold standing. The Jarvis Street building provides opportunities for energy-efficient building design initiatives such as: - A green roof - Solar energy - High efficiency windows - Daylight & occupancy sensors for optimal lighting control - High efficiency curtain wall - State-of-the-art IT infrastructure - Wireless infrastructure and tele-presence technology reducing need to travel to meetings - Efficient use of space to maximize natural light - Less parking, public transit stop, bicycle storage and change rooms to encourage environmentally friendly commuting practises - Recycling of existing material - Using products to create a new sustainable and efficient workplace, becoming a venue for Ontario green energy technology(summary imported from CAGBC database. remove this message if edited) READ MORE