Sustainability

Écoparc Saint-Bruno incorporates a green roof of more than 151,600 square feet, the equivalent of two football fields, representing another step forward in the management of natural resources and the reduction of the carbon footprint of buildings. 

Green roofs allow better water management, prevent heat islands, contribute to the development of biodiversity, capture pollutants in the air and improve the energy efficiency of buildings.

The use of efficient mechanical systems, including heat pumps, combined with enhanced airtightness and building-envelope insulation, can reduce heating consumption by over 75% and annual cooling consumption by 30%.

With on-site renewable energy production, this project is a resilient ecopark. A total of 750 solar panels installed across the site will generate 5% of the energy consumed by the buildings.

The site employs a comprehensive strategy to reduce potable water use both inside and outside the buildings. Rainwater is collected, stored, and reused to supply 50% of the water needed for plumbing fixtures.

Aiming for the highest level of carbon certification, this unique site is innovating by exceeding the thresholds required for Zero-Carbon Building, Design, and Performance. The site will achieve a zero-carbon footprint by demonstrating that its buildings have had no climate impact over a full year of operation.

By meeting stringent standards for embodied carbon in building materials and energy efficiency, and by offsetting any remaining GHG emissions, the site will attain carbon neutrality.