The Caléo residential retirement complex earned a LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council, a first in Canada for private seniors’ homes! The guidelines of this non-compulsory program provide an approach for designing, building, managing and evaluating high-performance buildings. It aims to reduce the negative impacts of the built environment. The following elements at Caléo will reflect this approach.
Caléo earned a LEED Silver certification
Energy savings
Water conservation
Water conservation
Units have water-efficient WaterSense-certified appliances. This will save 20% for all the units in the complex: about 1 million liters saved every month, or the equivalent of four Olympic-sized swimming pools every year!
Energy Efficiency
The building’s energy efficiency is calculated and reaches the target of 17% savings on energy costs (as per the ASHRAE 90.1 2007 standard).
Energy Efficiency
The building’s energy efficiency is calculated and reaches the target of 17% savings on energy costs (as per the ASHRAE 90.1 2007 standard).
Increased thermal comfort
Increased thermal comfort
Increased thermal comfort in the units thanks to heat pumps, so that heating and cooling needs can be met precisely and efficiently according to season.
Air-tightness performance tested for all units
The LEED credit for best air-tight performance was obtained, guaranteeing reduced air leakage as well as less noise and smells between units.
Air-tightness performance tested for all units
The LEED credit for best air-tight performance was obtained, guaranteeing reduced air leakage as well as less noise and smells between units.
DEL lighting
DEL lighting
DEL lighting throughout the building. This lighting offers many advantages: not only the quality of light is similar to that of normal lamps, they last 15 times longer. The energy saving is between 70 and 90% compared to incandescent lighting products.
Environment and ecology
Reduced risks of water damage in the units
All washers are equipped with a floor drain and construction details prevent leaks in the units.
Reduced risks of water damage in the units
All washers are equipped with a floor drain and construction details prevent leaks in the units.
Proximity to community resources
Proximity to community resources
Proximity to many community resources and the Vincent d’Indy Park: No need to have a car for daily activities.
Electric vehicle recharging stations
Promotion of the electrification with electric vehicle recharging stations on site.
Electric vehicle recharging stations
Promotion of the electrification with electric vehicle recharging stations on site.
Low VOC emissions
Low VOC emissions
Vinyl Floorscore®-certified flooring guarantees low VOC emissions (Volatile Organic Compound - toxic airborne pollutants).
Landscaping
Arable soil layer used as fill under the landscaping.
Landscaping
Arable soil layer used as fill under the landscaping.