Answering the needs of:
Owners,
Managers &
Tenants
Why
Smart Buildings:
BOMA BEST Smart Buildings will be the industry benchmark, allowing building owners the opportunity to harness the power of smart building technology, managing their buildings in a more efficient and more effective way. The program is a certification that doubles as a management tool, helping owners and managers plan and operate their properties in a manner that drives the bottom line and sustainability.
What is a smart building?
A Definition
Enable and automate a more informed decision process by sharing information between systems.
Enhance wellness and experience for the user through seamless operations and tailored information.
Underpinned by Technology.
Understanding the aspiration
User Experience
End users of the building will benefit from greater building digital experiences.
Operational Efficiency
Efficiency and productivity increases through enhanced workflows.
Management Information
Access to rich data for enhanced performance and operational analysis.
6 key
building indicators
1.
Artificial Intelligence
2.
Cyber and Physical Security
3.
Data Management
4.
Connectivity
5.
Health and Wellbeing
6.
Sustainability
Our Partners
5 steps
to Certification
Identify your building type.
Follow our easy steps to Register your username and your building.
Work through the questionnaire specific to your building type.
All buildings are verified by a third-party. An easy and educational process for all.
Your building is now certified – time to celebrate
Business Case
Highlights
BENCHMARK YOUR BUILDING –
understand where your building excels and where it can be improved
Future proofing –
more complete historical data will allow you to prevent rather than react
Smart maintenance –
sensors can identify immediate deficiencies before a crisis
Improved productivity –
smart buildings provide a healthier, more comfortable, and more productive workspace
Decreased operational cost –
the smarter your building, the more cost efficient
Efficient energy consumption –
lower consumption is fundamental to smart buildings
Increased asset value –
implementation of smart applications create greater efficiencies, leading to increased asset values
Improved Sustainability –
all of these contribute to a more sustainable building
Who Benefits?
Building Owner and Managers
Smart building technology can save time and money by giving building owners and managers real time data to better plan how a building is both managed and maintained.
Investors
Providing investors with transparent real-time reports for all smart buildings allows them to make more informed decisions about both short and long term building investments.
Tenants
Owners and managers must be ready to meet increasingly sophisticated demands from tenants for smart buildings.
The Environment
Smart building technology will allow entire portfolios to be managed in a much more efficient and sustainability-focused manner.
Pilot Project Buildings
Avison Young – 390 Bay Street, Toronto
BentallGreenOak – Sun Life Financial Centre, Ottawa
Dream – 80 Richmond Street West, Toronto
GWL Realty Advisors – The Livmore, Toronto
Ivanhoé Cambridge – Place Ville Marie, Montreal
Morguard – Penn West Plaza, Calgary
QuadReal Property Group – 745 Thurlow, Vancouver
Triovest – Gateway Centre, Mississauga
USAA Real Estate – 9830 Colonnade Blvd, San Antonio
Livmore, Toronto – GWL Realty Advisors
In 2018, a new amenity-rich rental apartment building at the corner of Bay & Gerrard in downtown Toronto opened its doors to its very first residents. The building, which had been in the works for nearly seven years, unveiled its brand name – The Livmore – in 2017. Experience a more refined way of renting, and living, in the city.
One of the first of its kind in Toronto and featuring interior design by the world renowned Cecconi Simone, it’s rental on another level. And your home to a fuller life.
Place Ville Marie, Montreal – Ivanhoé Cambridge
Place Ville Marie (PVM) is one of the most famous and prestigious business campuses in Montreal. Designed by leoh Ming Pei and Henry N. Cobb, the building has a distinct cross-shaped tower – 1 PVM – the highest tower of its kind in Canada (188 m), that defines the Montreal skyline.
With a business campus, comprising five office tower addresses, a shopping gallery and a bustling outdoor esplanade in the heart of Montreal, which recently underwent a major transformation with a $200 million investment, PVM is an architectural gem and a symbol of modernism, interaction and innovation. Building on the strength of its already outstanding reputation, PVM has taken a decidedly avant-garde approach in investing significantly in recent years and equip the complex with new building systems and energy-efficient infrastructure. PVM is a connected, eco-responsible community and the proud holder of the following certifications: BOMA BEST Gold, BOMA Building of the Year (2011–2012), WiredScore Gold and LEED Gold. Ivanhoé Cambridge, the property’s manager, is the first company in Canada to obtain the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management, for its PVM business campus.
745 Thurlow, Vancouver – QuadReal
An iconic office building located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver’s business district, this progressive office building was designed in 2015 by Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership Architects, one of British Columbia’s most represented architectural practices. The unique design of 745 Thurlow is among one of the first office buildings in Downtown Vancouver built to achieve LEED Core and Shell Gold certification. This exceptional building is proudly managed by QuadReal Property Group, providing exceptional service to our tenants at 745 Thurlow.
Penn West Plaza, Calgary – Morguard
Penn West Plaza redeveloped from 2008 – 2010 is one of Calgary’s premier Class “A” buildings and consists of two office towers on a single pedestal over a shared underground parkade. The East Tower is 10 stories at 242,376 square feet the West Tower being 20 stories with 384,324 square feet.
The 2 towers are joined by an interior pedestrian bridge with a full-service Fitness Centre and a daycare on the 2nd floor of the West Tower and is connected to the City of Calgary’s +15 network of interior pedestrian walkways connected directly to Gulf Canada Square.
The Buildings are favourably recognized for being Energy Star, BOMA BESt, WiredScore and maintain high ratings in transit and walkability scores.
Gateway Centre, Mississauga – Triovest
1-8 Prologis Boulevard is a 370,236- square foot premier office complex comprised of three LEED® Gold- certified Class ‘A’ buildings in Mississauga, Ontario. The complex includes 1 Prologis (a five-storey tower), and 2&8 Prologis (comprised of a five-storey and four-storey tower connected by a two-storey link). The buildings are part of the larger Mississauga Gateway Centre business park.
For companies that consider convenience and access just as important as quality, 1-8 Prologis is unmatched. The complex is situated on 15.8 acres and is within walking distance of over 20 restaurants, entertainment destinations, and health & wellness facilities, offering tenants numerous opportunities to connect to the local community.
9830 Colonnade Blvd, San Antonio – USAA
The Colonnade Centre is an award-winning building with excellent visibility from IH-10 West. It features a granite & glass exterior, vaulted, skylit ceilings and large floor plates.
- Private indoor and outdoor balconies
- Fitness centre complete with showers and lockers
- 4 / 1,000 SF; structured and secured covered parking
- On-site owner, property management & 24-hour courtesy officer
- Energy Star award recipient (2012 to present) for operating efficiency
- Certified Gold LEED-EB
390 Bay Street, Toronto – Avison Young
Technology in our built environments is accelerating at an exponential pace – faster than we’ve ever seen before, even despite these unique market conditions. For too long, the term “Smart Building” was left undefined – leaving building owners and operators with little direction in the pursuit of technologies as they endeavoured to bring value to their occupants and improve their environments.
Thano Lambrinos, Vice President of Smart Building Technology & Digital Innovation at QuadReal Property Group and Chair of the BOMA BEST Smart Buildings stakeholder group.SPONSORS
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