The Edmonton Federal Building, winner of an Award of Excellence.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has announced their 2016 Awards of Excellence winners. Awards in twelve categories recognizing accomplishments in design, research, policy development, advertising and corporate leadership were deliberated on and awarded to the most engaging projects and engaged individuals in the industry. Three Canadian projects were among the winners.
Nedlaw Living Walls won the 2016 Green Roof and Wall Award of Excellence for the 2,400 sq.ft. biofilter at the Edmonton Federal Building. Nedlaw Living Walls designed and built the living wall under the direction of architectural firm, Kasian.
The two-­storey living wall biofilter covers multiple sides and incorporates a water feature making it the defining focal point in the newly added lobby area. The biofilter is a working element of the building?s mechanical system. The wall draws in dirty air, removes pollutants and returns clean air to the space, thus improving air quality. According to Dr. Alan Darlington (the technology?s founder), ?This biofilter actively removes pollutants from the air, generating over 1,500 cfm (700 litres per second) of virtual fresh air. That?s enough ?fresh? air to supply two thirds of the needs of over 150 people. And this virtual fresh air is generated using up to 90 per cent less energy than conventional air treatment systems?. Bridgepoint Active Healthcare in Toronto by Stantec Architecture/KPMB ArchitectsÂ...