Mountain Equipment Co-Op Head Office

MEC’s head office in Vancouver was designed and constructed to demonstrate the co-op’s innovation – including its LEED Platinum status.

We provided the HVAC, plumbing, and sprinkler systems for the new building when it was constructed between 2013 and 2014. This included:

• A high-efficiency mechanical system
• Geothermal wells coupled with ground source heat pumps
• Heating and chilled water generated during off-peak hours and stored in thermal tanks for next day’s operation
• Three large wind/ventilation towers with the building oriented to take advantage of prevailing wind
• Water conservation features including low-flow plumbing fixtures, waterless urinals, and rain water harvesting to irrigate the green roof and other landscaping
• Grey water system provide flushing water for toilets

Sustainable performance achievements in this project include:

• Energy intensity reduction relative to reference building under MNEBC=68%
• Potable water consumption reduction relative to reference building=60%
• Recycled material (by value) = 19.7%
• Regional materials (800 km radius) by value=33.5% of LEED materials divisions
• Construction materials diverted from landfill=94%