Vancouver Convention Centre Awarded LEED Platinum Certification
Posted by at Feb 17th, 2010 in Green Design
VANCOUVER, B.C.—The Vancouver Convention Centre announced that its iconic West building, opened in April 2009, has been awarded LEED Platinum certification for new construction by the Canada Green Building Council. Platinum is the highest level of LEED (Leadership in Energy and environmental Design) certification. “The Vancouver Convention Centre is the only convention centre in the world to receive the highest level of LEED certification,” says Kevin Krueger, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. “Not only is the expanded Vancouver Convention Centre bringing economic benefits to the province and the tourism industry, but it’s a model of sustainability that will set a new standard.” Vancouver Convention Centre’s sustainable design features include a six-acre “living” roof, the largest living roof in Canada and the largest non-industrial living roof in North America.
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Vancouver Convention Centre Awarded LEED Platinum Certification
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