Timeline: 2023 onwards
Toronto Police Services (TPS)—Division 41 in Scarborough, Ont., is set to become the first net zero police station in Toronto adhering to the Zero Carbon Building Standard.
The 2-storey, 5,575-m2 will have triple-glazed, highly insulated walls and a sloped roof with 260 solar panels that will generate over 100,000 kWh annually.
The roof integrates solar energy and greenery to manage stormwater retention, with a bio-diverse green roof covering over 80 percent of the total roof space. The building envelope approaches Passive House certification levels, and a ground-source heat exchanger with variable speed pumps provides efficient heating, cooling, and hot water. Adhering to Toronto Green Standard’s Tier 2 requirements, the design includes one tree for every five parking spaces to enhance softscape and ecosystem support.
To mitigate light pollution, the exterior lighting complies with Dark Sky standards. Illumination on the rooftop and facade is directed downward. Moreover, the elevation design ensures that more than 85 percent of surfaces deter bird collisions.
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Municipality: Toronto
Action: Net-zero municipal facilities and buildings
Category: Buildings