The new CUPE / SCFP National Headquarters will be a 5 storey office building complete with conference wing, and is expected to achieve a 60% energy savings and 42% potable water use reduction over the MNECB standard reference building. Key features include xeriscaping, best practice commissioning, high percentages of construction waste diversion, recycled and regional materials used, FSC certified wood products, carbon dioxide monitoring in the ventilation design, a construction IAQ management plan, low VOC products used throughout, operable windows, over 90% views to the outdoors, over 65% daylighting, and a Green education program.(summary imported from CAGBC database. remove this message if edited) READ MORE