Scotia Place - Sustainable design

Innovative. Adaptable. Sustainable.

From efficient systems to low impact materials—shaping a sustainable future.

Cubic feet of material 84

Scotia Place includes more than 84,000 ft³ of waterproofing membrane, roughly enough to cover 4 NHL sized sheets of ice. This material is primarily used in the building’s foundation to protect it from groundwater and extreme weather.
Stormwater tanks 3

Three stormwater tanks will collect rainwater for use in green outdoor spaces and help manage how water is released into the City storm system.
Cubic metres of dirt 308

During excavation, over 308,000 m³ of dirt, or roughly 25,000 dump truck loads, was removed, with much of it reused in other projects in the city.

Scotia Place supports Calgary’s path to net-zero emissions by 2050 with:

Rooftop solar panels that generate clean, renewable electricity.
Ventilation systems that recover heat and optimize airflow.
High-efficiency cooling to reduce overall energy use.
An exterior that retains warmth in winter and deflects heat in summer.
Electrical capacity to enable an all-electric energy future.
Flexible infrastructure that allows for future electrification.
Connection to Calgary’s District Heating System to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Designed with purpose, the venue aligns with The City of Calgary’s Climate Strategy, Sustainability Policy and is pursuing LEED Silver certification.

Scotia Place champions smart water use with:

Low-flow fixture

Fixtures inside the building will use less water than standard fixtures without compromising performance.
Water recycling system

Rainwater will be collected, reducing the need for fresh water for irrigation.
Water-efficient landscaping

Supports healthy green spaces lowering water use.
Stormwater systems

Help control runoff and protect nearby areas.

Built to withstand Calgary’s changing climate with:

Flood protection systems that reduce risk from heavy rain and one-in-300-year flood events with support from the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir.
Cooling strategies that keep indoor spaces comfortable during extreme heat.
Advanced air filtration to improve indoor air quality during wildfire smoke.
Durable exterior materials that withstand hail, high winds and severe storms.

During construction, the team is minimizing environmental impact through:

A construction waste strategy that diverts materials from landfills through recycling and responsible disposal.
Recovery and reuse of materials wherever possible.

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