Constructing a high-quality condo development with the finest materials and elegant features is already quite something. Doing it according to strict environmental standards seeking LEED certification is another. Add to that a forward-looking LEED-ND green neighbourhood that minimizes its environmental footprint, and you've got EvoloX.
EvoloX is at the forefront of sustainable development in Quebec. Its developer recognize the critical importance of creating new developments today that will evolve with the future. Using six principles, they succeeded at raising the bar for eco-friendly construction.
For a neighbourhood to flourish, it's not enough to merely move families in. It also needs to be easy to access, both by car and public transit, and close to services like schools, public sports facilities and libraries. For the developer, a green but isolated development that requires having a car was simply out of the question.
Capitalizing on the latest technological advances to preserve the environment and reduce residents' footprint was absolutely critical to the developers. Most towers in the neighbourhood use renewable energy sources, such as geothermal energy, and are complete with high-performance windows and air exchangers that reduce energy consumption. The pools, reservoirs and plumbing fixtures were all carefully designed and selected to deliver maximum water efficiency.
You won't see a lot of cars in Pointe-Nord. That's because all parking lots in the neighbourhood are underground and tucked out of sight. What's more, every parking garage features a green roof, providing a habitat for local wildlife and for insects that nature needs to thrive. Less asphalt and concrete also means fewer urban heat islands, resulting in a cooler environment that makes spending time outdoors more enjoyable.
In Pointe-Nord, everything was meticulously designed to achieve maximum efficiency of habitable spaces and create density that opposes urban sprawl. The development's three high-rises coexist with low-rise buildings and townhouses. Community life happens in a central waterfront location that's great for getting together with neighbours and friends. Pointe-Nord encompasses the needs of families, young couples and retirees alike, creating a mixed community where everyone shares a strong sense of belonging.
EvoloX and the Point-Nord neighbourhood were designed in part with non-toxic, locally-sourced materials, which translates into excellent air quality to residents. The streets and sidewalks were made with recycled materials, and each construction site applied LEED waste management guidelines to minimize its impact.
During the construction of Pointe-Nord and EvoloX, we preserved a large number of aging trees and treated the existing greenery with an unusual amount of care. The landscaping primarily features hardy plants that thrive no matter what and require little water. A rainwater harvesting system also greatly reduces the use of the city wastewater treatment facilities. At EvoloX, the landscape is an integral part of the neighbourhood and was as meticulously planned as the buildings themselves.
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