VANCOUVER – Telus Garden’s office tower in Vancouver is officially one of the greenest buildings in North America after receiving LEED Platinum certification, the highest rating a building development can receive.
Following an extensive review, the Canada Green Building Council awarded Telus Garden Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification this week during the Smart Prosperity launch. Telus president and CEO Darren Entwistle is one of 25 founding members of the Smart Prosperity coalition, committed to advancing innovation and accelerating Canada’s transition to a stronger, cleaner economy.
“Today, we celebrate Telus Garden, the transformative centerpiece of a revitalized city block and our team’s new home in the heart of Downtown Vancouver,” said Telus’ chief communications and sustainability officer Andrea Goertz, in the news release. “With great pride, we opened our doors last fall and welcomed our community to experience this innovative space and become inspired by the promise it holds for future generations. Indeed, as one of the most environmentally-friendly developments in North America, Telus Garden stands as an architectural icon that exemplifies our brand, reflects our values and symbolizes our deep appreciation of our team members for their dedication to connecting people and communities across Canada.”
The $750 million, one million square foot Telus Garden development includes the 22-storey signature office tower and a 47-storey residential tower currently under construction and targeting LEED Gold standards, with 424 green homes and retail space along Robson and Richards Streets.
