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As attention grows around Toronto’s “missing middle” building typology, we look to examples like our project 123 Portland, showing how mid-rise housing can enhance our streets and fit into blocks with diverse building scales. Ribbed precast details bronze framed windows and textured finishes in considered proportions create a warm inviting presence within the cityscape. Learn more about this project at the link in our bio.

Construction continues to progress at the McMaster University McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery. The saw tooth detail on the projected window feature is nearly completed, and will frame the building’s signature amphitheatre stair between the 1st, second and third floors. The form is the expression of the auditorium to the exterior while also framing the large feature stair, which functions as access to both the auditorium and an informal gathering space. This creates a clear and cohesive design narrative between floors.

Designed as a new interdisciplinary hub for the DeGroote School of Business, including faculty and graduate student spaces, the McLean Centre will support experiential learning, collaboration, and community engagement through a wide range of flexible, technology rich spaces. When complete, it will be Canada’s newest and premier business school and the tallest building on the McMaster campus, bringing together learning commons, teaching labs, a rebuilt Innis Library, and shared spaces that connect students, faculty, and industry in a highly accessible, future focused environment.

Construction continues to progress at the McMaster University McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery. The saw tooth detail on the projected window feature is nearly completed, and will frame the building’s signature amphitheatre stair between the 1st, second and third floors. The form is the expression of the auditorium to the exterior while also framing the large feature stair, which functions as access to both the auditorium and an informal gathering space. This creates a clear and cohesive design narrative between floors.

Designed as a new interdisciplinary hub for the DeGroote School of Business, including faculty and graduate student spaces, the McLean Centre will support experiential learning, collaboration, and community engagement through a wide range of flexible, technology rich spaces. When complete, it will be Canada’s newest and premier business school and the tallest building on the McMaster campus, bringing together learning commons, teaching labs, a rebuilt Innis Library, and shared spaces that connect students, faculty, and industry in a highly accessible, future focused environment.

Construction continues to progress at the McMaster University McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery. The saw tooth detail on the projected window feature is nearly completed, and will frame the building’s signature amphitheatre stair between the 1st, second and third floors. The form is the expression of the auditorium to the exterior while also framing the large feature stair, which functions as access to both the auditorium and an informal gathering space. This creates a clear and cohesive design narrative between floors.

Designed as a new interdisciplinary hub for the DeGroote School of Business, including faculty and graduate student spaces, the McLean Centre will support experiential learning, collaboration, and community engagement through a wide range of flexible, technology rich spaces. When complete, it will be Canada’s newest and premier business school and the tallest building on the McMaster campus, bringing together learning commons, teaching labs, a rebuilt Innis Library, and shared spaces that connect students, faculty, and industry in a highly accessible, future focused environment.

Construction continues to progress at the McMaster University McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery. The saw tooth detail on the projected window feature is nearly completed, and will frame the building’s signature amphitheatre stair between the 1st, second and third floors. The form is the expression of the auditorium to the exterior while also framing the large feature stair, which functions as access to both the auditorium and an informal gathering space. This creates a clear and cohesive design narrative between floors.

Designed as a new interdisciplinary hub for the DeGroote School of Business, including faculty and graduate student spaces, the McLean Centre will support experiential learning, collaboration, and community engagement through a wide range of flexible, technology rich spaces. When complete, it will be Canada’s newest and premier business school and the tallest building on the McMaster campus, bringing together learning commons, teaching labs, a rebuilt Innis Library, and shared spaces that connect students, faculty, and industry in a highly accessible, future focused environment.

Construction continues to progress at the McMaster University McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery. The saw tooth detail on the projected window feature is nearly completed, and will frame the building’s signature amphitheatre stair between the 1st, second and third floors. The form is the expression of the auditorium to the exterior while also framing the large feature stair, which functions as access to both the auditorium and an informal gathering space. This creates a clear and cohesive design narrative between floors.

Designed as a new interdisciplinary hub for the DeGroote School of Business, including faculty and graduate student spaces, the McLean Centre will support experiential learning, collaboration, and community engagement through a wide range of flexible, technology rich spaces. When complete, it will be Canada’s newest and premier business school and the tallest building on the McMaster campus, bringing together learning commons, teaching labs, a rebuilt Innis Library, and shared spaces that connect students, faculty, and industry in a highly accessible, future focused environment.

We are very excited to announce Portland Commons has officially received LEED Platinum certification under LEED v4 BD+C: Core and Shell, earning 83 out of 110 points and representing one of the strongest performing commercial projects of its kind. Thank you to the entire project team and owners Carttera Private Equities for this incredible milestone. We are very proud of our architecture of this leading edge project.

We are very excited to announce Portland Commons has officially received LEED Platinum certification under LEED v4 BD+C: Core and Shell, earning 83 out of 110 points and representing one of the strongest performing commercial projects of its kind. Thank you to the entire project team and owners Carttera Private Equities for this incredible milestone. We are very proud of our architecture of this leading edge project.

Our Founder and Principal, Dermot Sweeny, recently joined Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron on the @crepodcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping better city building and housing delivery. In this thoughtful conversation on rethinking urban development and increasing housing supply and affordability, Dermot shares insights on design, policy, and the barriers to achieving better outcomes. They explore why front yards can represent underutilized land, how government charges account for $370,000 of every $1 million condo sale, and what Canadian cities can learn from Tokyo, Rome, and Paris about density done well.

Click the link in our bio to hear his perspective on what it takes to deliver more livable, resilient cities, shaped by decades of hands-on city building experience.

#CommercialRealEstate #CRE #RealEstatePodcast #Housing #UrbanPlanning #CanadianRealEstate

Queen Richmond Centre West Phase II is featured in the December issue of Award Magazine, with insights from Sweeny&Co Senior Associate and Director of DIgital Practice, Peter Kurkjian. Congratulations to Allied Properties REIT on this well-deserved recognition and on achieving LEED v4 Gold certification, following in the footsteps of LEED Gold Certified Queen Richmond Centre Phase I (2017). We’re excited to see the project continue to evolve as Northeastern University prepares to open its newest campus on the site in 2026.

The December issue is available digitally at the link in our bio.

1243 Islington has officially been submitted. Montez Development Corporation is bringing this 61-storey, 719 unit residential tower directly across from Islington Station in the heart of Etobicoke to life.

Sweeny&Co’s architecture and urban design team found unique opportunities in this project to:
- Leverage the major transit hub location for truly walkable, transit-first living.
- Introduce a varied unit mix (studios through three-bedrooms) to support a broad range of occupants and families.
- Contribute to smart intensification of Etobicoke City Centre by transforming a mid-century office site into modern urban housing and amenity-rich design.

We look forward to collaborating with the community and stakeholders on this key redevelopment node. Stay tuned as this thoughtful design vision continues to evolve. See the announcement on Urban Toronto at the link in our bio.

#Montezdevelopmentcorporation

1243 Islington has officially been submitted. Montez Development Corporation is bringing this 61-storey, 719 unit residential tower directly across from Islington Station in the heart of Etobicoke to life.

Sweeny&Co’s architecture and urban design team found unique opportunities in this project to:
- Leverage the major transit hub location for truly walkable, transit-first living.
- Introduce a varied unit mix (studios through three-bedrooms) to support a broad range of occupants and families.
- Contribute to smart intensification of Etobicoke City Centre by transforming a mid-century office site into modern urban housing and amenity-rich design.

We look forward to collaborating with the community and stakeholders on this key redevelopment node. Stay tuned as this thoughtful design vision continues to evolve. See the announcement on Urban Toronto at the link in our bio.

#Montezdevelopmentcorporation

Sweeny&Co is currently designing several hotels across Toronto, with the first now under construction 182-184 Spadina Avene by Manga Hotel Group. Working closely with the Manga, we’re integrating a suite of Canadian-made energy-saving technologies—geo-exchange systems, heat energy recovery from grey and black water via the SHARC Energy Piranha unit, high-efficiency air-source heat pumps, and Mitrex - Building-Integrated Solar Technology Building Integrated Photo Voltaic cladding, which will dramatically reduce operating costs with a projected payback of ten years or less. Pictured here is the Hyatt House Hotel on Spadina Avenue, now under construction.

Concluding last weeks celebration of The Toronto Green Standards (TGS), we wanted to underscore how they have encouraged us and many others to pursue innovative Canadian Greentech solutions, and the technologies above represent only a fraction of what we’re implementing across our projects. We continue to collaborate with the City’s TGS team to explore more cost-effective approaches to high-performance design, and the hotel industry in particular stands to benefit by surpassing Tier 1 requirements to significantly lower long-term energy consumption. Thank you for following along this past week, and for continuing to champion a greener, more resilient Toronto with us.

#MangaHotelGroup @hyatthouse @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar #celebratinggreenstandards

Carttera’s vision for Portland Commons is a modern office building that focuses on creating a health and wellness-focused flexible workspace to support the demands of the new workplace. The Sweeny&Co design ultimately resulted in a high-performance commercial office and retail development that has achieved LEED Platinum (Core + Shell), LEED Zero Carbon, and WELL building Gold standards, supporting the highest levels of energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, occupant physical and mental wellbeing through access to 13 outdoor terraces, biophilic elements, and abundant natural light throughout. Portland Commons meets and exceeds all requirements of TGS v.3. One example is by providing 123% of the required long-term bicycle parking spaces as well as a spa-like “End-of-Trip” facility to encourage cycling to work, promote a healthy lifestyle and ultimately results in lower emissions and better air quality for us all.

Portland Commons was recently featured in Sustainable Architecture and Building magazine, who are dedicated to promoting high-performance sustainable architecture. Thank you to TGS and SAB for promoting municipal green standards and a sustainable approach to building design that ensure that we all work together to help Toronto meet its climate action goals. See the full article at the link in our bio.

#Carttera @ellisdoncorp @jll @nakdesign @rjc_engineers @themitchellpartnership MBII, #ecovert @sab.magazine
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

Carttera’s vision for Portland Commons is a modern office building that focuses on creating a health and wellness-focused flexible workspace to support the demands of the new workplace. The Sweeny&Co design ultimately resulted in a high-performance commercial office and retail development that has achieved LEED Platinum (Core + Shell), LEED Zero Carbon, and WELL building Gold standards, supporting the highest levels of energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, occupant physical and mental wellbeing through access to 13 outdoor terraces, biophilic elements, and abundant natural light throughout. Portland Commons meets and exceeds all requirements of TGS v.3. One example is by providing 123% of the required long-term bicycle parking spaces as well as a spa-like “End-of-Trip” facility to encourage cycling to work, promote a healthy lifestyle and ultimately results in lower emissions and better air quality for us all.

Portland Commons was recently featured in Sustainable Architecture and Building magazine, who are dedicated to promoting high-performance sustainable architecture. Thank you to TGS and SAB for promoting municipal green standards and a sustainable approach to building design that ensure that we all work together to help Toronto meet its climate action goals. See the full article at the link in our bio.

#Carttera @ellisdoncorp @jll @nakdesign @rjc_engineers @themitchellpartnership MBII, #ecovert @sab.magazine
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

Carttera’s vision for Portland Commons is a modern office building that focuses on creating a health and wellness-focused flexible workspace to support the demands of the new workplace. The Sweeny&Co design ultimately resulted in a high-performance commercial office and retail development that has achieved LEED Platinum (Core + Shell), LEED Zero Carbon, and WELL building Gold standards, supporting the highest levels of energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, occupant physical and mental wellbeing through access to 13 outdoor terraces, biophilic elements, and abundant natural light throughout. Portland Commons meets and exceeds all requirements of TGS v.3. One example is by providing 123% of the required long-term bicycle parking spaces as well as a spa-like “End-of-Trip” facility to encourage cycling to work, promote a healthy lifestyle and ultimately results in lower emissions and better air quality for us all.

Portland Commons was recently featured in Sustainable Architecture and Building magazine, who are dedicated to promoting high-performance sustainable architecture. Thank you to TGS and SAB for promoting municipal green standards and a sustainable approach to building design that ensure that we all work together to help Toronto meet its climate action goals. See the full article at the link in our bio.

#Carttera @ellisdoncorp @jll @nakdesign @rjc_engineers @themitchellpartnership MBII, #ecovert @sab.magazine
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

Carttera’s vision for Portland Commons is a modern office building that focuses on creating a health and wellness-focused flexible workspace to support the demands of the new workplace. The Sweeny&Co design ultimately resulted in a high-performance commercial office and retail development that has achieved LEED Platinum (Core + Shell), LEED Zero Carbon, and WELL building Gold standards, supporting the highest levels of energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, occupant physical and mental wellbeing through access to 13 outdoor terraces, biophilic elements, and abundant natural light throughout. Portland Commons meets and exceeds all requirements of TGS v.3. One example is by providing 123% of the required long-term bicycle parking spaces as well as a spa-like “End-of-Trip” facility to encourage cycling to work, promote a healthy lifestyle and ultimately results in lower emissions and better air quality for us all.

Portland Commons was recently featured in Sustainable Architecture and Building magazine, who are dedicated to promoting high-performance sustainable architecture. Thank you to TGS and SAB for promoting municipal green standards and a sustainable approach to building design that ensure that we all work together to help Toronto meet its climate action goals. See the full article at the link in our bio.

#Carttera @ellisdoncorp @jll @nakdesign @rjc_engineers @themitchellpartnership MBII, #ecovert @sab.magazine
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

Carttera’s vision for Portland Commons is a modern office building that focuses on creating a health and wellness-focused flexible workspace to support the demands of the new workplace. The Sweeny&Co design ultimately resulted in a high-performance commercial office and retail development that has achieved LEED Platinum (Core + Shell), LEED Zero Carbon, and WELL building Gold standards, supporting the highest levels of energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, occupant physical and mental wellbeing through access to 13 outdoor terraces, biophilic elements, and abundant natural light throughout. Portland Commons meets and exceeds all requirements of TGS v.3. One example is by providing 123% of the required long-term bicycle parking spaces as well as a spa-like “End-of-Trip” facility to encourage cycling to work, promote a healthy lifestyle and ultimately results in lower emissions and better air quality for us all.

Portland Commons was recently featured in Sustainable Architecture and Building magazine, who are dedicated to promoting high-performance sustainable architecture. Thank you to TGS and SAB for promoting municipal green standards and a sustainable approach to building design that ensure that we all work together to help Toronto meet its climate action goals. See the full article at the link in our bio.

#Carttera @ellisdoncorp @jll @nakdesign @rjc_engineers @themitchellpartnership MBII, #ecovert @sab.magazine
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

Continuing the #CelebratingGreenStandards week, the Waterfront Innovation Centre (WIC) exemplifies how thoughtful design makes for healthier, more connected, low-carbon workplaces. Designed to meet TGS v2 and achieve LEED Platinum, WIC integrates a wide range of sustainability strategies—from bird-friendly glazing, green roofs, and stormwater capture to district-energy cooling, rooftop photovoltaics, and natural daylighting through high-efficiency glass. The building promotes sustainable mobility with generous long- and short-term bike parking, showers and change rooms, and fully EV-ready parking. A public pedestrian path through the site strengthens waterfront connectivity, while a semi-public Nexus space invites meaningful interaction between tenants and the community.

An underfloor air-distribution HVAC system enhances energy efficiency and climate comfort, while high ceilings and abundant glazing create a bright, uplifting environment. The building’s mix of retail and office and with institutional adjacency, transit access, and connections to neighbouring blocks, WIC supports a thriving “diverse uses community” along Queen’s Quay. WIC is an excellent case study for how TGS performance targets shape exceptional buildings.

@menkeslife @themitchellpartnership @mulveyandbanani @greenreasoninc @janetrosenbergstudio
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

Continuing the #CelebratingGreenStandards week, the Waterfront Innovation Centre (WIC) exemplifies how thoughtful design makes for healthier, more connected, low-carbon workplaces. Designed to meet TGS v2 and achieve LEED Platinum, WIC integrates a wide range of sustainability strategies—from bird-friendly glazing, green roofs, and stormwater capture to district-energy cooling, rooftop photovoltaics, and natural daylighting through high-efficiency glass. The building promotes sustainable mobility with generous long- and short-term bike parking, showers and change rooms, and fully EV-ready parking. A public pedestrian path through the site strengthens waterfront connectivity, while a semi-public Nexus space invites meaningful interaction between tenants and the community.

An underfloor air-distribution HVAC system enhances energy efficiency and climate comfort, while high ceilings and abundant glazing create a bright, uplifting environment. The building’s mix of retail and office and with institutional adjacency, transit access, and connections to neighbouring blocks, WIC supports a thriving “diverse uses community” along Queen’s Quay. WIC is an excellent case study for how TGS performance targets shape exceptional buildings.

@menkeslife @themitchellpartnership @mulveyandbanani @greenreasoninc @janetrosenbergstudio
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

Continuing the #CelebratingGreenStandards week, the Waterfront Innovation Centre (WIC) exemplifies how thoughtful design makes for healthier, more connected, low-carbon workplaces. Designed to meet TGS v2 and achieve LEED Platinum, WIC integrates a wide range of sustainability strategies—from bird-friendly glazing, green roofs, and stormwater capture to district-energy cooling, rooftop photovoltaics, and natural daylighting through high-efficiency glass. The building promotes sustainable mobility with generous long- and short-term bike parking, showers and change rooms, and fully EV-ready parking. A public pedestrian path through the site strengthens waterfront connectivity, while a semi-public Nexus space invites meaningful interaction between tenants and the community.

An underfloor air-distribution HVAC system enhances energy efficiency and climate comfort, while high ceilings and abundant glazing create a bright, uplifting environment. The building’s mix of retail and office and with institutional adjacency, transit access, and connections to neighbouring blocks, WIC supports a thriving “diverse uses community” along Queen’s Quay. WIC is an excellent case study for how TGS performance targets shape exceptional buildings.

@menkeslife @themitchellpartnership @mulveyandbanani @greenreasoninc @janetrosenbergstudio
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

Continuing the #CelebratingGreenStandards week, the Waterfront Innovation Centre (WIC) exemplifies how thoughtful design makes for healthier, more connected, low-carbon workplaces. Designed to meet TGS v2 and achieve LEED Platinum, WIC integrates a wide range of sustainability strategies—from bird-friendly glazing, green roofs, and stormwater capture to district-energy cooling, rooftop photovoltaics, and natural daylighting through high-efficiency glass. The building promotes sustainable mobility with generous long- and short-term bike parking, showers and change rooms, and fully EV-ready parking. A public pedestrian path through the site strengthens waterfront connectivity, while a semi-public Nexus space invites meaningful interaction between tenants and the community.

An underfloor air-distribution HVAC system enhances energy efficiency and climate comfort, while high ceilings and abundant glazing create a bright, uplifting environment. The building’s mix of retail and office and with institutional adjacency, transit access, and connections to neighbouring blocks, WIC supports a thriving “diverse uses community” along Queen’s Quay. WIC is an excellent case study for how TGS performance targets shape exceptional buildings.

@menkeslife @themitchellpartnership @mulveyandbanani @greenreasoninc @janetrosenbergstudio
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

As we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard, here’s why TGS continues to matter for the future of our buildings and our city. Scroll to see why, and some key solutions we are using.

@litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar @ginkgosustainability #VerdantMetrics #circuitmeter
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

As we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard, here’s why TGS continues to matter for the future of our buildings and our city. Scroll to see why, and some key solutions we are using.

@litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar @ginkgosustainability #VerdantMetrics #circuitmeter
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

As we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard, here’s why TGS continues to matter for the future of our buildings and our city. Scroll to see why, and some key solutions we are using.

@litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar @ginkgosustainability #VerdantMetrics #circuitmeter
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

As we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard, here’s why TGS continues to matter for the future of our buildings and our city. Scroll to see why, and some key solutions we are using.

@litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar @ginkgosustainability #VerdantMetrics #circuitmeter
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

As we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard, here’s why TGS continues to matter for the future of our buildings and our city. Scroll to see why, and some key solutions we are using.

@litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar @ginkgosustainability #VerdantMetrics #circuitmeter
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

As we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard, here’s why TGS continues to matter for the future of our buildings and our city. Scroll to see why, and some key solutions we are using.

@litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar @ginkgosustainability #VerdantMetrics #circuitmeter
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

As we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard, here’s why TGS continues to matter for the future of our buildings and our city. Scroll to see why, and some key solutions we are using.

@litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar @ginkgosustainability #VerdantMetrics #circuitmeter
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

As we celebrate 15 years of the Toronto Green Standard, here’s why TGS continues to matter for the future of our buildings and our city. Scroll to see why, and some key solutions we are using.

@litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy @mitrex_solar @ginkgosustainability #VerdantMetrics #circuitmeter
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

At Sweeny&Co, we see an opportunity to challenge the status quo in our design for 675 King Street West – a potential candidate for TGS Tier 2 and Zero Carbon Certification. Challenges with conventional multi-residential construction include inefficient mechanical systems and poor thermal performance – leading to increased energy demands, operating costs, and maintenance. This isn’t sustainable for building owners or the environment.

At 675 King Street West we’ve implemented four key innovations to maximize energy efficiency and reduce operating costs:
1. GeoExchange Systems – by harnessing ground-stored energy, this system meets 100% of the building’s cooling needs and 95% of its heating needs.
2. Wastewater Heat Recovery – captures and reuses heat from everyday activities, like laundering and showering, to preheat domestic hot water. This project utilizes the all-Canadian SHARC System.
3. High-Performance Glass – enhances daylight, views, and occupant comfort without sacrificing thermal efficiency. The Insulated Glass Units are to be provided by Canadian producers LiteZone.
4. Modularized Balconies - eliminate thermal bridging and improve occupant comfort.

By integrating these solutions, we’ve created a building that’s not only more resilient and efficient but also one that delivers a better living experience—comfort, lower utility costs, and a reduced environmental impact—all of which drive long-term marketability. Together with Colonia Treuhand, we’re optimizing for a sustainable future, right here in Toronto.

#coloniatreuhand @litezone.glass.inc @sharcenergy
#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60 #Bill17 #ProtectOntario #ONenvironment

In celebration of 15 years of Toronto Green Standards, we wanted to highlight an important project which was an early steward of environmental design. One York represents a major milestone in Toronto’s south-core revitalization, transforming a once-underutilized site and area below the Gardiner into a vibrant mixed-use hub for commercial, retail, and residential life. As Architects, we designed the building with seamless connectivity and low-carbon commuting at its core—linking directly into the PATH and Union Station, and providing extensive secure bike parking, change rooms, and EV-ready parking. Bird-friendly glazing, controlled exterior lighting, green roof elements, and an on-site stormwater capture system further reinforce our commitment to ecological stewardship and a more resilient urban environment.

At the time of its completion, One York had one of the highest energy performance scores in Canada for class AAA office buildings, setting a benchmark under the Toronto Green Standards and achieving LEED Platinum certification with the highest Platinum LEED score of 89. We integrated Enwave district cooling, an underfloor air distribution system for improved comfort and efficiency, high-performance glazing, LED lighting, and rooftop photovoltaics to dramatically reduce operational emissions. We commend the team at @menkeslife for their longstanding partnership and their early, unwavering commitment to sustainability—well before it became industry standard.

#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

In celebration of 15 years of Toronto Green Standards, we wanted to highlight an important project which was an early steward of environmental design. One York represents a major milestone in Toronto’s south-core revitalization, transforming a once-underutilized site and area below the Gardiner into a vibrant mixed-use hub for commercial, retail, and residential life. As Architects, we designed the building with seamless connectivity and low-carbon commuting at its core—linking directly into the PATH and Union Station, and providing extensive secure bike parking, change rooms, and EV-ready parking. Bird-friendly glazing, controlled exterior lighting, green roof elements, and an on-site stormwater capture system further reinforce our commitment to ecological stewardship and a more resilient urban environment.

At the time of its completion, One York had one of the highest energy performance scores in Canada for class AAA office buildings, setting a benchmark under the Toronto Green Standards and achieving LEED Platinum certification with the highest Platinum LEED score of 89. We integrated Enwave district cooling, an underfloor air distribution system for improved comfort and efficiency, high-performance glazing, LED lighting, and rooftop photovoltaics to dramatically reduce operational emissions. We commend the team at @menkeslife for their longstanding partnership and their early, unwavering commitment to sustainability—well before it became industry standard.

#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment

In celebration of 15 years of Toronto Green Standards, we wanted to highlight an important project which was an early steward of environmental design. One York represents a major milestone in Toronto’s south-core revitalization, transforming a once-underutilized site and area below the Gardiner into a vibrant mixed-use hub for commercial, retail, and residential life. As Architects, we designed the building with seamless connectivity and low-carbon commuting at its core—linking directly into the PATH and Union Station, and providing extensive secure bike parking, change rooms, and EV-ready parking. Bird-friendly glazing, controlled exterior lighting, green roof elements, and an on-site stormwater capture system further reinforce our commitment to ecological stewardship and a more resilient urban environment.

At the time of its completion, One York had one of the highest energy performance scores in Canada for class AAA office buildings, setting a benchmark under the Toronto Green Standards and achieving LEED Platinum certification with the highest Platinum LEED score of 89. We integrated Enwave district cooling, an underfloor air distribution system for improved comfort and efficiency, high-performance glazing, LED lighting, and rooftop photovoltaics to dramatically reduce operational emissions. We commend the team at @menkeslife for their longstanding partnership and their early, unwavering commitment to sustainability—well before it became industry standard.

#CelebratingGreenStandards #Bill60, #Bill17, #ProtectOntario, #ONenvironment