Naturally Better®

Environmentally Sustainable Design Creates A Healthier Home & Reduces Maintenance Costs

RENAISSANCE OF RICHMOND HILL.
A TRIDEL "Built Green. Built For Life®" COMMUNITY

As Canada's largest condominium developer, we at Tridel are firmly committed to responsible environmental stewardship. Renaissance of Richmond Hill will be a Tridel "Naturally Better" high performance community offering a healthier living environment and significant energy conservation resulting in reduced ongoing maintenance costs. A LEED® candidate*, registered with the Canada Green Building Council to pursue certification by the LEED Green Building Rating System, the most recognized certification system for high performance "green" buildings in North America.

High efficiency space conditioning, lighting and bathroom fixtures, and Energy Star? appliances, combined with high performance ventilation systems and environmentally preferable finishes, provide a healthy and comfortable interior environment while saving on utility costs.

Click Here "Naturally Better®" Condominium Buyers Checklist (58KB) PDF

Naturally Better®
Condominium Buyers Checklist

Use this comparison chart to see if the condominium residence you are currently living in or are interested in purchasing measures up to Tridel¡¦s "Naturally Better" energy conservation and healthier living environment that Renaissance of Richmond Hill offers.

Energy Efficiency

• In-suite high efficiency tankless hot water heater
• Double glazed, low-e windows with argon gas fill to provide added comfort and reduce heating & cooling costs
• In-suite heat recovery ventilation system provides fresh air to the suite while recovering energy from exhaust air, thereby reducing heating and cooling costs
• High pressure, low-flow showerheads to reduce water and gas consumption without sacrificing bathing comforts
• ENERGY STAR® appliances reduce electricity use
• Sub-metering for individual allocation of electricity, gas and water costs
• In-suite thermal metering for individual allocation of air conditioning costs
• Best practices commissioning of all major mechanical equipment by third party energy management firm to ensure that systems operate at optimal performance levels Third party energy management company to monitor and verify ongoing equipment performance
• Third party certification of energy performance by the Government of Canada
  (minimum 25% better than Code)
• Compact fluorescent and other high efficiency interior lighting designs to ensure
  lower electricity costs
• Carbon monoxide monitors in the parking garage to activate air handling equipment when needed (versus around-the-clock) saving money on fan operation

Indoor Air Quality

• Direct ducting of fresh air to each individual dwelling
• Carpets certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Indoor Air Quality Test Program ensuring low emissions
• Interior latex-based paints, adhesives & sealants certified by the Environmental Choice Program to ensure low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC's)
• Indoor air quality management plan during and after construction to ensure healthy living space when you move in and for the life of the building
• Adhesive-free low off-gasing laminate hardwood flooring for easy maintenance and easy clearing of dust and allergens

Water Efficiency

• Low flow, high pressure showerheads (rated at 1.5 gallons per minute) and faucets
• Dual flush toilets that use 3 litres or 6 litres of water per flush
• Water efficient landscaping to reduce consumption of potable water for irrigation by 50%
• Front loading ENERGY STAR® washing machine (uses less water and detergent)

Other Environmental Features

• Bicycle storage provided
• Walking proximity to public transportation
• Recycling of construction waste to reduce landfill loads
• Recycling facilities that make separating and disposing of recyclables convenient

Renaissance Of Richmond Hill. A Tridel "Naturally Better®" Community

*Certification of Renaissance is granted after completion of construction.

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