Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Station 7-10 has received LEED Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council. The fire station opened in 2012 and serves the northeast area of the City.
VAUGHAN, ONT.
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Station 7-10 has received LEED Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council. The fire station opened in 2012 and serves the northeast area of the City.
The station was designed by Francesco Alaimo Architect Inc.; the general contractor was Maystar General Contractors Inc.
“Vaughan is a leader in demonstrating how municipalities can create a more sustainable future,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “This is the second fire station to be certified LEED Gold in Vaughan and shows our commitment to environmental sustainability. Fire Station 7-10 serves a growing area of our city and continues our commitment to improving the quality of life for the entire community.”
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Station 7-9 was the first of its kind in Canada to achieve a LEED Gold certification in 2007.
Station 7-10 is located at 10800 Dufferin Street. Green features include: a recycled steel roof, drought-resistant native landscaping with no irrigation system, high-performance windows, condensing gas furnaces, heat recovery on air handling systems, CO2 controlled ventilation, direct/indirect lighting with occupancy sensors.
Also, approximately 75 per cent of its construction materials were diverted from landfill.
In a release, the city said the new fire station uses approximately 25 per cent less energy and 56 per cent less potable water than conventional fire stations which helps the environment and saves money. A green housekeeping program was also implemented to ensure the products used improve building air quality and reduce environmental impact.
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