Hamilton Fire Hall #5

Site • Building orientation and shape designed to maximize natural ventilation and minimize solar heat gain • Situated near parks and other green spaces • Retain trees in the area around the building • Incorporates a Green Roof over half of the roof area. Water • 52% water use reduction through the use of water efficient plumbing fixtures • Rainwater is collected for non-potable water uses such as truck washing and for the low flow toilets offsetting demand by 100% • Hot water is preheated by a solar hot water collector • Landscaping is designed to require no permanent irrigation Energy and Atmosphere • Energy efficient radiant in floor heating/cooling system combined with a 100% outdoor air displacement ventilation system • Heating and cooling is supplemented by using ground sourced heat pumps that circulate water in the floor • Outdoor air is preheated by a SOLARWALL® and a heat recovery system that extracts heat from the exhausting air. Materials and Resources • 29% of the building is constructed using regionally available materials. • 68% of the construction waste was diverted away from the landfill. Indoor Environmental Quality • Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants used throughout the building. • Operable window in all regularly occupied rooms. • Building designed to allow natural light inside.