Dockside Green

“The Community The World Is Talking About”

Harnessing the latest innovations in green building technology, the buildings at Dockside Green include double-glazed, low-emittance windows, high-insulating walls, and external shading devices that also help maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.

Green Building & Award Winning Design

• Designed by award-winning Busby Perkins + Will Architects
• Dockside Green has received several national and provincial awards to date
• The Dockside Green project is targeting LEED® Platinum Certification; the Developer has agreed to a financial penalty, payable to the City, if this is not achieved.
• Environmental  features are focused on health, indoor air quality, urban ecology and energy, water saving strategies that will save you money while helping the environment

Landscaping

• Cutting edge landscape design incorporates naturalized water features, vertical green wall elements, green roofs, lush landscaping and numerous green spaces to create a socially and ecologically responsible open space
• Water front park and access to public small boat launch/Harbour Ferry stop

Durable Materials

• Construction will consist of concrete and steel including 7 inch thick solid reinforcing concrete floors
• Independent review by building envelope specialists
• Warranty includes 10 year structural defects, 5 year envelope coverage and 2 year limited material and labour coverage

Building Operation

• When construction is completed, an independent commissioning agent will check the building systems to ensure they work as intended
• One year after operation an independent commissioning agent will again check the building systems to ensure they work properly

Community Amenities

• Waterfront and pedestrian walkways
• Pedestrian lookout pier and small boat launch
• North/south trail connection along a landscaped creek and pond system through the middle of the site
• Large plaza with community amphitheater and stage in Dockside Village (south end of site)
• Improvements to the Galloping Goose Trail
• East/west greenway linkages
• Public art
• Access across Esquimalt and Harbour Roads
• Play area
• Staircase on southeast end of site from Johnson Street bridge
• Extensive tree planting
• Historical, aboriginal and environmental signage
• Shoreline enhancement and restoration
• Water features and creek running through the site
• Community website
• Car-share program and mini-transit system

Environmental Features

Energy

• 47% more energy efficient than Model National Energy Code
• 100% fresh air system to each suite with heat recovery ventilator to pre-warm incoming air saving energy
• Low-E double-glazed, thermally isolated, energy efficient aluminum window system, which provides warmth in the winter and cools in the summer
• Superior building envelope to minimize heat loss and gain
• External shading on most south and west windows to minimize heat gain in the summer but allow for daylight
• Energy efficient four pipe fan coil system
• Energy Star® Appliances, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer and dryer
• LED lighting in central corridor and compact fluorescent lighting in suites
• Occupancy sensors or automatic door switches in closets, storage areas and bathrooms
• High efficiency, zoned, occupancy-controlled lighting in parkade and common areas
• Enhanced “day lighting” strategies to provide daylight in suites
• In-suite meters (internet-based) to measure hot and cold water use, heat and electricity with internet connection to computer to measure usage and control heat remotely

Water Efficiency

• 55 to 60% less water usage than traditional condo buildings
• High performance dual flush toilets are standard in suites
• Low flow showerheads and faucets are tested for effectiveness
• Sewage will be treated on site and treated water is used for flushing toilets and irrigation
• Estimated 70 million gallons of potable water savings on full build-out equivalent to the entire regions water use on the driest day of the year

Indoor Air Quality

• 100% fresh air ducted to each suite
• Selection of superior low or no volatile organic compound, eco-friendly paints, sealants and adhesives contribute to superior air quality
• Avoidance of urea-formaldehyde composite wood and agrifibre products
• Opening windows to maximize natural ventilation
• Indoor air construction management practices during construction to minimize air contamination during construction
• Air quality testing at end of construction
• Each suite receives 6 month supply of green housekeeping supplies

Designed For Alternative Transportation

• Secure bike storage
• Close to public transit and Galloping Goose Trail
• Car share program
• Parking stall in parkade for car share
• Mini transit system
• Harbour ferry to downtown Victoria

Durable / Environmental Materials

• Careful attention to using regionally sourced and manufactured materials
• Bamboo floors (in main living areas) and cabinets with wheat board substrates
• Majority of construction waste to be recycled

Other Climate Change Strategies

• Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from energy efficiency
• 30 to 40% fly ash in concrete mix reduces carbon dioxide emission associated with cement use while strengthening the concrete
• Climate cool Interface Carpet tile

Site & Environmental Considerations

• Full cut off light fixtures to prevent light pollution and save energy
• Rainwater is collected in onsite naturalized creek and pond features
• Non-potable water use for landscaping and water features
• Majority of construction waste will be recycled
• Green roofs

Download a printable version of our features and environmental features sheets.