Environment Week 2014 at PWGSC

June 2014

June 1-7, 2014 is Canadian Environment Week, with the theme of “Strengthening Our Environment Today for Tomorrow.” Learn more about PWGSC’s green building initiatives:

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Greening Government

Green roofs (pictured), solar technology, and eco-friendly building designs are a few of Public Works and Government Services Canada's green initiatives to help reduce their environmental footprint. Learn more.

Green Inside & Out

In support of a greener heritage, PWGSC is rehabilitating the Wellington Building in Ottawa with environmental sustainability in mind. The building will feature a green roof that will harvest rainwater to irrigate the plants, as well as five green walls that will absorb carbon dioxide, dampen noise and clean and humidify the air. Learn more.

Soaking Up the Sun

In support of a greener heritage, PWGSC is rehabilitating the Wellington Building in Ottawa with environmental sustainability in mind. This will be the Parliamentary Precinct Branch's first heritage building to feature solar hot water panels on the roof. These will be used to pre-heat domestic hot water. Learn more.

The Brighter Side of Wellington

In support of a greener heritage, PWGSC is rehabilitating the Wellington Building in Ottawa with environmental sustainability in mind. Once completed, the building will have a glazed atrium on the upper office floors. The atrium will channel natural daylight to improve the work environment and reduce energy consumption. Learn more.

Waste Not, Want Not

In support of a greener heritage, PWGSC is rehabilitating the Wellington Building in Ottawa with environmental sustainability in mind. A target of the construction is to reuse and recycle 80% of non-contaminated waste. To date, the project is exceeding this goal at 90%, which has significantly assisted in avoiding waste disposal at landfill sites. Learn more.

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