Whats more, dockside green is spearheading a pilot project, leed nd, a neighbourhood rating system currently under development. Leed canada the canadian green building council cagbc adapting us. Dockside green is a 15acre sustainable harborside community located in victoria, british columbia. All of the buildings on its site will be leed certified platinum where possible, and the neighborhood is seeking platinum leed nd certification.
Dockside green leed education signage green education. Synergy achieved leed platinum certification with the highest number of points ever received worldwide. Dockside green achieves leedv4 nd platinum certification. Phase i of the residential complex earned 63 out of a possible 70 points on the cagbcs leed for new construction leed nc 1. Municipality should we not obtain the leed platinum designation for each building. As part of the meeting, create a leed action plan that, at a minimum. Whats more, dockside green is spearheading a pilot project, leednd, a neighbourhood rating system currently under development. Dockside green is committed to using the leed for neighborhood development, similar to the leed environmental rating system. As dockside green moves forward, we continue to believe that prioritizing affordable and inclusive housing is a critical step in realizing a complete vision for the neighbourhood and we are very excited to be able to get to know the new residents and hear their ideas about ways in which we can make the neighbourhood better, together. Victoria the dockside green project in victoria has been awarded leed nd v4 platinum certification from the u.
In the summer of 2008, synergy at dockside green in victoria, bc, received a leed platinum rating from the canada green building council cagbc. The dockside green development in victoria has been awarded platinum certification from the u. The community is located on a former brownfield site near victorias waterfront. As a sign of their commitment to green building, vancity and windmill west, the developers of the project, agreed to pay the city of victoria a penalty if any individual building in the development did not achieve leed platinum. The dockside green case study on this page is out of date. Green building elements first covered the dockside green project in february. With the opening of this first phase of residential dwellings dockside green has come alive with roughly 115 new residents representing a broad. Philly goes green with moss installation by edina tokodi edina tokodi moss graffiti public works ecoart signage septa go green mass transit philadelphia gallery page 7 inhabitat. When dockside green s first residential phase opened in 2008, it easily achieved leed platinum certification, receiving the highest score of any development to.
Beyond simply striving for the highest leed point totals, the dockside green team has built the first stages of a community that feels rooted in its context and. Aug 25, 2011 is this the worlds greenest neighborhood. Residents view these setbacks as expected outcomes of an. Energy system for the dockside green project in victoria, b. Signage pond education green books plants livros plant book. Dec 27, 2017 victoria the dockside green project in victoria has been awarded leednd v4 platinum certification from the u. Dockside green is a planned urban development that aspires to create a new generation of sustainable urban districts. This year saw the opening of synergy, dockside green s first residential phase. Smart location on publiclyowned existing or planned. Leed v4 nd played an important role in helping our team implement a relevant and enduring updated neighbourhood plan for dockside green, says dewji. The first dockside green buildings were completed in 2009.
The first phase, synergy, includes four buildings constructed over a common underground parking structure. Dockside green is the first community ever to target leed platinum certification for buildings developed in a master planned community. The awardwinning project sits on fifteen acres of former harbourfront industrial land developing a mixed use of residential, commercial office and retail space. This year saw the opening of synergy, dockside greens first residential phase.
We commend the leed v4 nd system for thoughtful consideration of all aspects within the triple bottom line paradigm. Dockside green provides an innovative example of integrated resource recovery irr in an urban setting. Dockside green sustainability report 2008 solaripedia. Dockside green is a 1,300,000squarefoot 121,000 m 2 mixeduse community currently under development in victoria, british columbia, canada. This development is a masterplanned waterfront community that is designed to reflect a more responsible approach to planning with the environment in mind.
The development along victorias waterfront is aiming to become north americas first leed platinumcertified community. Aug 28, 2008 as a sign of their commitment to green building, vancity and windmill west, the developers of the project, agreed to pay the city of victoria a penalty if any individual building in the development did not achieve leed platinum. Dockside green awarded leed platinum canadian consulting. Insights on social sustainability within dockside green 5 took longer than expected. Dockside green is north americas first community to target leadership in energy and environment designs leed platinum status, the highest green standard. We reported on dockside green last summer and now the victoria, bc project is back in the headlines. With building names like synergy and balance, dockside green aims to combine modern architectural design with leed certified green building methods. The grey, tan, blue and white color patterns provide a unique design that give a coastal feel or modern loft vibe. Dockside green with building names like synergy and. Batawa community, quinte west cfb rockliffe, ottawa metrogate, toronto north oakville secondary plan, oakville. Dockside green rests on 15 acres of former industrial land on victorias inner harbor.
The leed certification system has become a nationally accepted benchmark silins 2009, industry standard bayraktar and owen 2010, and the worlds most widely used green rating system marjaba. But last week, phase i of the dockside green development in victoria, british columbia, set a new point record. Dockside is slated to be the worlds first platinum leed certified community, and synergy. This information supports of the use of the usgbc leed green building rat ing. It is an awardwinning development combining residential homes, retail outlets, office space and light industrial uses. Dockside green is a 1,300,000squarefoot 120,000 m2 mixeduse community in victoria. Beauty and strength come together in this incredibly durable laminate floor with surfacedefense wear protection. Mixeduse commercial, residential, microutility on a former brown. Synergy achieved leed platinum certification with the highest number of. Leed design buildings should meet at least the leed silver design criteria. Dockside green strives for leed platinum certification. Dockside green was awarded the certification under the leed nd v4 leadership in energy and environmental design neighbourhood development rating system for its new neighbourhood plan. In leed online, within each credit in your v4 project, you will see a checkbox that reads.
In july 2008, synergy, the first phase of the dockside green development, was awarded leed platinum certification the. Here are 20 of canadas greenest buildings according to their. The new art and design district knits hotel, office, and cultural components with outdoor public space and gardens, reactivating the waterfront public realm. Overall design aligns with the principles of new urbanism, favouring midtohigh density neighborhoods, a focus on community and a. Victoria, bc, canada dockside green, a mixeduse residential and commercial real estate development in victoria, british columbia has received its second residential leed platinum ranking through the canada green building council cagbc this time for the two towers known as balance. In addition to the biomass gasification plant, dockside green features such. In canada, the canadian green building council uses an adapted version of the leadership in energy and environmental design, or leed, to rate buildings on how green they are. Apr 21, 2008 dockside green will include three different neighbourhoods, about 1. Determines the leed certification level to pursue certified, silver, gold, or platinum. Aug 17, 2017 going green is not just about buying organic food and cycling to work. In 2005, dockside green set a goal of achieving the highest levels of certification under the leed new building construction nc program and the leed neighbourhood development nd. New beginning for dockside green project in vic west.
This infrastructure is helping dockside green to attain a leed platinum rating. Canadian development dockside green earns leed platinum. They form part of the official community plan and as such guide future. Dockside green is a 1,300,000squarefoot 120,000 m 2 mixeduse community in victoria, british columbia, canada owned by vancity credit union and noted for its strict adherence to the principles of sustainable architecture or green building. Dockside green is also one of the pilot projects for the u. Green building council, the first project in canada to be recognized with a v4 platinum designation. Climate initiative climate positive developments, and is a new benchmark for leed platinum on. Biomass gas fuels victorias dockside green nexterra. Check this box for each credit you plan to attempt. Nous saluons le systeme leed v4 aq pour avoir considere soigneusement tous les aspects a linterieur du paradigme du triple resultat. Victorias dockside green community ties own leed platinum. Dockside green, a leed platinum certified development with state of the art sustainable features focused on health, indoor air quality, urban ecology and energy and water conservation. To achieve these ambitious ends, the community is integrating major infra. The design that was chosen for dockside green operates under leed neighbourhood development principles.
Dockside green is committed to using the leed for neighborhood. Phase i of the project, called synergy, pictured above earned 63 points, making it the highest rated leed platinum project in the world. The second phase of the project is tied with the first phase of. Leed, or leadership in energy and environmental design, is a certification system for green building construction. Dockside green is the highest rated leed platinum project in. Dockside green phase 2 tied as highest scoring leed building. Leed for neighbourhood development usgbc developed leed nd with the congress for the new urbanism and natural resources defense council. Leed for neighborhood development and the loring park. The solution various renewable energy strategies and green technologies will be demonstrated on site as part of an environmental sustainability plan. Green building council, the leadership in energy design leed program is a national standard that aims to transform the way buildings and communities are designed.
An updated case study is included in the new book, which is available in fullcolor print and electronic versions, with an introduction by galina tachieva, author of spawl repair manual. Leed for neighbourhood development smart growth, urban design, and infrastructure highlights. Located at the tip of kowloon peninsula, the reimagined victoria dockside is a vibrant, mixeduse development at the heart of hong kongs victoria harbor. Climate initiative climate positive developments, and is a new benchmark for leedplatinum on. Dockside green is a unique, sustainable community for approximately 2,500 residents which is currently under development near victoria harbour on vancouver island.
The buildings were registered for leed certification on july 28, 2006 and received leed platinum certification on march 10, 2011 under the leed canada for new construction and major renovations rating system. Green building council, making the project the first of its kind in canada to receive the prestigious v4 platinum designation. Most leed certifications to date have been for single buildings. Situated in victoria, british columbia, dockside green is a burgeoning community that has set its sights on becoming the first leed platinum community in the world. It is a codevelopment of vancity credit union, canadas largest credit union, and windmill west, a partnership dedicated to designing and building only the best urban environments 1 cochaired by development manager and project author jon van. The new plan, which will be built with dockside s leed leadership in energy and environmental design platinum community program in. Aug 05, 2008 but last week, phase i of the dockside green development in victoria, british columbia, set a new point record. As a leed platinumtargeted project, dockside greens principles of new urbanism, smart growth, green building and sustainable. Leed for neighbourhood development home canada green. When dockside greens first residential phase opened in 2008, it easily achieved leed platinum certification, receiving the highest score of any development to. Last july, the initial phase, called synergy, consisting of four detached residential buildings totaling 93 condominiums, received leed platinum certification for new construction through the canada green building council with a recordsetting 63 points. Dockside green is home to a centralized biomass gasification plant that converts waste wood tree clippings, construction excesses into a gas that is burned to. Mixed use development a c wil nat ma ess ddo c the dockside green community features ons ite sewage treatment, a waste water treatment plant and buildings designed for energyefficiency.
Nd standard community development, dockside green victoria, b. Buntin with ken pirie planetizen press the dockside green case study on this page is out of date. Dockside green will include three different neighbourhoods, about 1. The program recognizes projects that successfully protect and enhance the overall health of the natural environment, and the quality of life for residents. Beauty and strength come together in this incredibly durable laminate floor. The development shows that leed platinumlevel green building at a.
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