The commercial office leasing process is complicated. And so is figuring out where to start your search for green office space in Ottawa. Within the Nations Capital we have over 50 certified green office buildings equaling over 10 million square feet. The following are some of the more notable options available to tenants seeking the advantage of a building designed with sustainable high performance design features .
180 Kent Street
Address | 180 Kent Street |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Central Business District |
| Certifications | LEED Platinum Core and Shell, BOMA BESt Level 4 |
| Stories | 19 |
| Owner | Minto Commercial Inc. |
| Class | “A” |
| Year Built | 2009 |
| Square Footage | 370,000 |
| Floor Plates | 20,734 |
| Notes | The Minto Group’s 180 Kent Street office tower has been named Canada’s Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY®) by the Building Owners and Management Association of Canada (BOMA) |
180 Kent, located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, was constructed in 2009 to be one of the city’s greenest office towers; a development that would provide innovative design, exceptional maintenance, a lower carbon footprint and connectivity for its commercial tenants. In addition to the building’s close proximity to countless amenities, superior access to transit and car-sharing, 180 Kent Street features innovative technologies that allow tenants to conserve natural resources – including regenerative action elevators, a green roof and heat recovery units. Now fully leased, 180 Kent is home to a wide range of commercial tenants including government, retail, restaurant and financial services. In 2010, the office tower boasted 55 per cent water savings and 52 per cent energy savings compared to a commercial tower built to model national energy code for buildings (MNECB). To maintain this building performance, Minto regularly monitors building systems to reduce resource consumption and ensure optimal operating efficiency and tenant comfort. In 2011, 180 Kent Street also fulfilled its commitment to eliminating approximately 825 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Enterprise Building – 427 Laurier Avenue, Canada Building –
344 Slater Street Minto Place Complex
Address | 427 Laurier Avenue & 344 Slater Street |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Central Business District |
| Certifications | BOMA BEST Level 3 |
| Stories | 14 & 18 |
| Owner | Minto Commercial Properties |
| Class | “A” |
| Year Built | 1988 |
| Square Footage | 208,646 & 300,514 |
| Typical Floor Plates | 14,903 & 16,695 |
| Notes |
Minto Place is a multi-use development consisting of a two level retail concourse, featuring a living wall, three office towers, and a suite hotel. The retail concourse forms a network between the various entrances, stores, lobbies and activity centres. The two office towers, 14 and 18 stories respectively, are clad in blue reflective glass. Virtually column-free space provides maximum flexibility. Five Otis elevators serve the office towers. The 418 suite Minto Place Hotel caters to the needs of business and leisure travelers.
99 Bank Street /50 O’Connor Street – Sun Life Financial Centre
Address | 99 Bank Street / 50 O'Connor Street |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Central Business District |
| Certifications | LEED Gold EBOM |
| Stories | 15 and 17 |
| Owner | Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada |
| Manager | Bentall Kennedy |
| Class | “A” |
| Year Built/ Renovated | 1975 1995 and 1984 1997 |
| Square Footage | 407,629 and 568,017 |
| Floor Plates | 25,989 and 33,595 |
| Notes |
Sun Life Financial Centre is at centre ice of Ottawa’s central business district. 1 million sq. ft. mixed use complex of two commercial towers of 15 and 17 storeys located at 99 Bank and 50 O’Connor respectively. In 2012 SLFC was certified LEED Gold EBOM
A spectacular four-storey atrium joins the towers. This glass-enclosed open area boasts 40-foot ceilings, a pyramid-style skylight, marble and granite floors, a three-level terrace and tiered waterfall. Ficus trees, European-style restaurants and café seating make it a compelling meeting spot.
The building construction is granite-clad reinforced concrete with a pre-cast curtain wall exterior finish. The exterior glass is a highly reflective thermal pane. Outdoor landscaping features mature Norwegian maples and perennial ground cover bordered by Atlantic black granite.
215 Slater Street – TELUS House
Address | 215 Slater |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Central Business District |
| Certifications | LEED Gold for New Construction BOMA BESt Level 4 |
| Stories | 9 |
| Owner | DEGI 215 Slater Ottawa Inc. by it’s agent Morguard Investments Limited |
| Manager | Morguard Investments Ltd |
| Class | “A” |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Square Footage | 156,645 Sq. Ft. |
| Square Footage | 13,600 |
| Notes |
TELUS House is a nine-storey office building with ground-floor retail in Ottawa’s central business district. The building is designed to use 40% less energy and water than a comparable conventional building. Located right on the Transitway, it is estimated that 80% of the building’s occupants will arrive by transit, on foot or by bicycle.
150 Slater – EDC Headquarters
Address | 150 Slater |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Central Business District |
| Certifications | LEED Gold Core and Shell |
| Stories | 18 |
| Owner | Manulife Financial |
| Class | “A” |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Square Footage | 482,062 |
| Floor Plates | 26,982 |
| Notes | 15 floors are dedicated to EDC. 3 floors available for other occupies. |
Located at the corner of Slater and O’Connor Streets, 150 Slater is a Class-A Office Building that was designed to respond to the needs of Export Development Canada (EDC). 150 Slater is the largest new office development project in downtown Ottawa in the last 25 years. Three large outdoor terraces were integrated into the design to give users a direct interaction with their exterior environment. Distinct from other buildings by its airiness, 150 Slater establishes a desirable environment for pedestrians by encompassing a human scale and developing a reciprocal relationship with the street.
45 O’Connor, 100 Queen & 111 Albert – World Exchange Plaza
Address | 45 O’Connor & 100 Queen |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Central Business District |
| Certifications | LEED Gold EBOM, BOMA BESt level 3 |
| Stories | 19 & 16 |
| Owner | British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC) |
| Manager | Bentall Kennedy |
| Class | “A” |
| Year Built | 1991 & 2001 |
| Square Footage | Retail 61,473 square feet Office 594,000 square feet |
| Typical Floor Plates | 19,070 sf & 15,625 sf |
| Notes |
World Exchange Plaza “A” office complex, prominently located in Ottawa’s downtown financial core, just steps from Parliament Hill. Encompassing an entire city block, the complex measures over 670,000 square feet and is comprised of two Class “A” office towers, a three-level retail concourse (which connects the two towers) underground parkade for 1,100 vehicles, and an outdoor amphitheatre for informal gatherings. The retail concourse is home to a range of service amenity retailers, including a 500-seat food court.
275 Slater Street – Standard Life Centre
Address | 275 Slater |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Central Business District |
| Certifications | LEED Silver EB OM |
| Stories | 21 |
| Owner | LaSalle Investment Management |
| Manager | Colonnade Development Inc |
| Class | “B” |
| Year Built | 1968 renovated 1990, 2011 |
| Square Footage | 236,807 |
| Typical Floor Plates | 12,254 |
| Notes | First B class building in Ottawa to receive LEED EB OM |
A light smooth concrete precast and large panels of glazing constitute the curtain walls of this building. Beige vertical horizontal drapes are utilized allowing tenant flexibility. The richly decorated entrance lobby has white marble cladding rising to a 15 ft. high ceiling with a complementary white tile. Air conditioning provides thermostatically controlled zones which may be balanced and calibrated according to the occupants demands. One of the two major bus routes is located at the front door of the building with the other only one street away. Place de Ville is only one short block away and Sparks Street only two short blocks away from the doorstep.
2611 Queensview Drive
Address | 2611 Queensview Drive |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Ottawa West |
| Certifications | LEED GOLD CS (pending) |
| Stories | 4 |
| Owner | Windmill Development Group |
| Class | “A” |
| Year Built | 2012 |
| Square Footage | 72,000 |
| Typical Floor Plates | 18,000 |
| Notes |
West Ottawa’s newest LEED registered building. This convenient location, with excellent access to the Queensway, demonstrates what a new office should be. Approximately 36,000 square feet of space available in Phase I, with an additional 60,000+ square feet available in Phase II. This project is targeting LEED Gold, with a strong emphasis on thermal comfort, good air quality, and excellent daylighting.
340 Albert, 350 Albert and 360 Albert – Constitution Square
Address | 340 Albert, 350 Albert and 360 Albert |
|---|---|
| Submarket | Central Business District |
| Certifications | BOMA BESt 3 (340 & 350) BOMA BESt 4 (360) |
| Stories | 19 – 21 |
| Owner | OMERS Realty Management Corporation |
| Manager | Oxford Properties Group Inc |
| Class | “A” |
| Year Built | 2007 – 1992 – 1986 |
| Square Footage | 349,579 – 395,177 – 313,290 |
| Typical Floor Plates | 18,333 - 18,694 - 17,000 |
| Notes | 2009 - BOMA Canada National Office Building of the Year Award (over One Million Square Feet) |
This 1,058,046 square foot complex, nestled in the heart of the capital city’s downtown core, is conveniently minutes away from Parliament Hill and key federal buildings, and neighbor to the city’s prominent financial and high tech industries. Cobblestone walkways, inviting patio furnishings and lush gardens complement the perfect third floor terraces snuggled in between the adjoining towers further enhancing the architectural design while combining functionality with professional elegance that is the essence of Constitution Square.