Crémazie building

Crémazie building
LEED-NC Gold certified by the Canada Green Building Council

The project's sustainable development measures - some of which contributed to certification - include :

Energy efficiency

Efficiency measures and a heat recovery system to reduce energy consumption by 48% compared to conventional designs

Design

White and green roofs to reduce the heat island effect
Workspaces with abundant natural light and meeting rooms set around an atrium
Common areas for employees, including a well‑lit cafeteria and a patio

Resource consumption

Low‑flow equipment and a recovered-rainwater toilet‑flush system to reduce water consumption by 55%
Built with 26% recycled and 47% regionally sourced materials
Over 75% of construction, renovation and demolition waste diverted from landfills
Waste management plan in place
Part of original brickwork from the old building incorporated into the turret of the main entrance

Sustainable mobility

Extra parking spaces reserved for carpoolers
Charging stations for electric service vehicles
Indoor bicycle parking

Photos

The green roof helps reduce the heat island effect, while skylights provide plenty of natural light.
Every part of the building gets plenty of natural light to ensure a healthy
work environment for all employees.
Every part of the building gets plenty of natural light to ensure a healthy
work environment for all employees.
Recovered rainwater is used to flush toilets throughout the building.
The parking lot includes dedicated spaces for bicycles and charging stations
for electric STM service vehicles.
The major repairs mechanical maintenance shop is equipped with an overhead
walkway for working on the roofs of buses.
Waste are stored in different spots around the workshops and then centralized in a centrally
located storage area. Compostables will be stored in a refrigerated area.

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