Sustainable architectural design is environmentally conscious, energy-saving, and utilizes responsive and renewable materials and systems. Collecdev realizes that ecological and environmental concerns have expanded beyond the issue of the consumption of non-renewable energy sources. True sustainability aims for ecological balance, a balance we aim to achieve with the following sustainable features at Cielo.
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
BUILDING
• All Collecdev buildings are designed and built to conserve more energy and resources than standard code-compliant buildings.
• Committed to achieving Toronto Green Standards (TGS) certification.
• Sustainable green roof areas to reduce the heat island effect and help manage storm water retention on site.
• High-performance thermal envelope to minimize unwanted solar gain and heat loss.
• Bird friendly glazing to reduce danger to migratory birds.
• Exterior condo lighting directed downwards to reduce urban light pollution.
• Motion sensor-controlled lighting in common areas and amenity spaces to reduce electricity costs.
• Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lights use less energy and last much longer than compact fluorescent lighting and halogen bulbs.
• Tri-sorter disposal and recycling system to divert landfill waste.
• Long-term bicycle parking for residents located on P1.
• Short-term bicycle parking for visitors located on ground floor
SUITE
• Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) in each suite to reduce energy demands and enhance air quality.
• Programmable thermostat to encourage greater energy conservation.
• Efficient water fixtures and low-flow toilets.
• Energy Star-certified appliances, reducing energy consumption by 30%.
• Low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints used throughout.
