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TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
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PROJECT FUNCTION
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DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
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• 1817 - THE PROPERTY TGB PROPERTY WAS FIRST PURCHASED BY ALEXANDER MILNE
• 1944 - THE PROPERTY (NOW OVERGROWN AND RIDDEN WITH WEEDS) WAS PURCHASED BY RUPERT EDWARDS AND TRANSFORMED INTO A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN, COMPLETE WITH GOLF COURSES, AND ONE OF CANADA`S LARGEST ROCKERIES.
• 1956 - THE EDWARDS GARDENS GARDEN CLUB ESTABLISHED A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN CHARITY CENTRE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HORTICULTURAL AND GARDENING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO TORONTONIANS AND VISITORS…
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
PROJECT AMBITIONS - SUSTAINABILITY
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PROJECT AMBITIONS
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TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENSENERGY- EFFICIENT SLOPING GREEN ROOF
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
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TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENSENERGY- EFFICIENT SLOPING GREEN ROOF
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
PROJECT AMBITIONS
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TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS5,000 SQUARE FOOT GLASS PAVILION
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
PROJECT AMBITIONS
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TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENS5,000 SQUARE FOOT GLASS PAVILION
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
PROJECT AMBITIONS
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TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENSLEARNING CENTRE FOR CHILDREN
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
PROJECT AMBITIONS
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TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENSBOTANICALLY INSPIRED GIFTS IN SHOP
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PROJECT AMBITIONS
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TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDENSBUILDING VENTILATION AND LIGHTING
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
PROJECT AMBITIONS
LEED CI BUILDING – LEED SILVER
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DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
SUSTAINABLE SITES
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STORM WATER MANAGEMENT: 1 PT
LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: ½ PT
WATER EFFICIENT REDUCTION & IRRIGATION: 1 ½ PTS
COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY: 1 PT
TRANSPORTATION: 1 PT
BIKE STORAGE: ½ PT
CARPOOL PARKING: ½ PT
HEAT ISLAND EFFECT: ½ PT
TOTAL: 6.5 / 7
sloped roof in gift shop
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
WATER EFFICIENCY
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WATER USE REDUCTION, BY 20%: 1 PT
WATER USE REDUCTION, BY 30%: 1 PT
TOTAL: 2 / 2
no flush urinals rain harvestinghow no-flush works
dual flush option
pretty, tranquil picture – clean rain
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
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OPTIMIZED ENERGY PERFORMANCE,
- LIGHTING CONTROL: 1 PT
- HVAC SYSTEM: 2 PTS
- LIGHT POWER: 2 PTS
- EQUIPMENT: 1 PT
TOTAL: 6 / 12
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE (con’t)
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WHERE POINTS WERE LOST DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS:
• green power• a way to monitor energy use and payment accountability• enhanced commissioning: to gauge energy and consumption and atmosphere after occupancy to ensure that whatever the space was designed to be remained so afterwards (that their design worked as it should after the fact)
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MATERIALS & RESOURCES
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old wing new wing
THEN
NOW
still is
tenant long term commitment: 1 pt building reuse, maintained 100% of interior non-structural elements: 2 pts 50% - 75% of construction waste diverted from landfill: 2 pts 40% of materials was reused: 2 pts recycled content, 91% was reused and 9% recycled: 2 pts regional material – glass was manufactured locally, stone from site was reused in add-on: 2 pts furnishings and furniture reused in library and new offices: 1 pt
TOTAL: 12 / 14
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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outdoor air delivery monitoring: 1 pt increase in ventilation: 1 pt low emitting materials carpet tiles and low VOC paint: 2 pts indoor pollutant and chemical source monitor: 1 pt controllable systems – light, temp and vent: 2 pts
thermal comfort: 1 pt daylight & views, 75% - 90% of space: 1 pt daylight & views, 90% of seated space: 1 pt
TOTAL: 12 / 15
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS
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sloping roof for rainwater collection: 1 pt green roof: 1 pt computer info podium for guests at entrance (paperless): 1 pt LEED certified professional on the project: 1 pt
TOTAL: 4 / 5
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THE VERDICT
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GRAND TOTAL = 42.5 PTS
LEED ONLY REQUIRES 27-31 PTS
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ONE PLANET LIVING
DIANA BASACCHI – MICHELÈNE BELLEAU – CINTHYA DE BARROS – QUEENIE MAK – CATHERINE RENOUF – ROSABEL YEE
One Planet Living
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• ZERO CARBON
• ZERO WASTE
• SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
• LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
• SOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD
• SUSTAINABLE WATER
• NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE
• CULTURE AND HERITAGE
• EQUITY AND FAIR TRADE
• HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
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ONE PLANET LIVING
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ZERO CARBON
•Occupancy Controlled Ventilation System Installed
• heat recovery ventilation system
• “double glazed Argon” filled windows
• daylight sensors
• green roof
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ZERO WASTE
•WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – Kept 91% of the construction waste from going to a landfill
• STEEL recycled into rebar, structural steel, or other products
• WOOD was chipped for use in landscaping or salvaged for reuse
• GYPSUM BOARD reused to manufacture new drywall
• CARDBOARD recycled and used in packaging
• STONE WALLS were from and existing stone ramp removed during construction
ONE PLANET LIVING
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SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
• located near 3 bus routes
•Employees encouraged to
carpool(preferred parking spots
• bike racks on site
ONE PLANET LIVING
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LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
• materials with high recycled content installed
• materials installed have over 7.5 % recycled content
• over 20% of materials were sourced locally
ONE PLANET LIVING
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LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE
FOOD
• host and facilitate different functions
• have a preferred caterers and supplies list approved by TBG
• A La Carte Cafe opened May through October
ONE PLANET LIVING
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SUSTAINABLE WATER
• green roof results in 37% decrease in storm water discharge
• low flow plumbing fixtures
• harvested rainwater used for landscape irrigation
•21% reduction in annual potable water use (57,141 litres per year)
ONE PLANET LIVING
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NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE
• native plants were used for the gardens
• building on a previous site minimized environmental footprint
• the site is not part of a forest reserve, ecologically sensitive area, or wetland for endangered species
• a silt fence and covered stockpiled soil were used to reduce erosion
ONE PLANET LIVING
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CULTURE AND HERITAGE
• Kitchen Garden Program • multiculturalism reflected through gardening (vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs)
2008 - Inspired by India
2007 - Caribbean
2006 – Japanese
• use expertise of appropriate local community
• cooking classes held at the end of the program
ONE PLANET LIVING
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EQUITY AND FAIR TRADE
• there are a number of
programs for kids and youth:
• Green Adventure
• Scholarship Program
• Design Allen Gardens
• Landscape Training
• there are also adult programs and special events (i.e. Straw Bale Homes)
ONE PLANET LIVING
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HEALTH AND HAPPINESS • generates a great attitude and awareness of sustainability for their employees and community
• promote occupant health and well being through exercise
• comprehensive Indoor Air Quality Management Program implemented
• a Green Housekeeping Program developed for the building
• all interior spaces are lit by natural light and have a line of sight to the outside
ONE PLANET LIVING
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POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
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POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
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1) IMPROVE ENERGY CONSUMPTION METHODS IN THE EXISTING BUILDING
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2) USE ALTERNATE METHODS OF ENERGY
POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
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3) BUILD A BOG TO CREATE A GREENHOUSE ECOSYSTEM
POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
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4) ONSITE RENEWABLE ENERGY - COMPOSTING
POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
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POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
5) USING BIOMASS TO CREATE BIOFUEL
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6) CREATE INNOVATIVE METHODS TO SHOWCASE THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
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7) INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY
POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
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POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
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8) ADDING A GREEN WALL
WHAT WE LOVED
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TOP TO BOTTOM! - BUILDING & SPIRIT
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PAST & PRESENT
The TBG is both a building and a spirit. The spirit is a compilation of hopes and dreams of many people - from those who first settled the property to those who are drawn here today by a love of gardening. People tell us that they feel good as soon as they enter the building; we hope you feel that way as you find your way through our web site.
A BOLD VISION
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• Since its inception in 1958, the Toronto Botanical Garden, formerly The Civic Garden Centre, has encouraged, stimulated and educated countless Canadian gardeners.
• Almost 50 years later, the Toronto Botanical Garden has expanded its vision and set a goal to become a self-sustaining urban oasis while making Toronto the most horticultural-enlightened city in the world.
THE COOLEST FEATURE!
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FRITTED GLASS
• Prel-Coat Ceramic frit coated glass – Prelco Inc. • Special fritted glass that screens out 70% of the heat gain!
COMMITMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT The Toronto Botanical Garden is committed to protecting and minimizing the impact of its operations on the environment and believes that to be a responsible citizen in the global community it is imperative to apply solutions to the issues facing the world today relating to the use of resources such as land, water, energy, and materials.
CONSTANT CONNECTION
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
• Green building features incorporated into its facility have grown out of this commitment. • TBG also acknowledges the critical link between occupant health and indoor environmental quality. • To this end, it has embraced cutting edge technology, systems and practices, to protect the health of employees and all building occupants.
EDUCATION
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ADULT CHILDREN PUBLIC EVENTS
Botanical Art Custom Courses Daytripping Edible Gardening Series Edwards Lectures Floral Design Gardening Garden Travel Greenroof Conference Hands-on in the Gardens Health & Wellness Instructors Ryerson University at TBG Special Events Straw-bale Style Series 2008 TBG at George Brown College Walks Yoga
What's New Teaching Garden James Boyd Children's Centre Allan Gardens Conservatory School Programs March Break Camps Summer Camps Special Events Birthday Parties Green Adventure Sprout Club Free Storytime
Upcoming Events Calendar of Events Earth Day For Families Gala Events Garden Tours Get the Jump on Spring Golf Tournament Plant Sales Style Series
WATER EFFICIENCY
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Compared with a baseline design that meets the Ontario Building Code's water efficiency requirements, this building provides a 21% reduction in annual potable water use. 21% is about the same as 57,141 litres per year, or close to half of the annual consumption of an average Torontonian.
• Minimized water consumption through the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures with decreased demand for potable water where grey and non-potable water can be utilized (eg. irrigation)
• Site landscaping for this building was specifically designed to take advantage of harvested rainwater for landscape irrigation. This system results in significant potable water savings.
• Garden roof reduces stormwater runoff from the building and drains to a cistern located to the south-west of the building. Cistern water is used to irrigate the TGB property and its plant species.
THANK YOU!
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