Discipline : Landscape & Territories

Categories : Landscape Architecture / Green Roof : Gold certification

The Écoparc Saint-Bruno Green Roof: An Innovative and Sustainable Achievement

This expansive green roof, covering more than 246,000 square feet across two buildings (the equivalent of more than four soccer fields), is located on the industrial campus of Écoparc Saint-Bruno. The site has recently been certified as a Zero Carbon Building and is aiming for LEED Gold certification. The vegetated roof embodies a forward-thinking vision of sustainable design, combining aesthetics, environmental performance, and user well-being. This innovative project is part of an integrated ecological urbanism approach aimed at reducing the carbon footprint while promoting biodiversity.

A Reimagined User Experience

More than just an ecological roof, Écoparc Saint-Bruno has been designed as a living space and gathering place for its occupants. Thoughtfully designed and easily accessible, it offers a green oasis that promotes relaxation, well-being, and productivity. Rest areas, landscaped pathways, and outdoor workspaces enhance this unique experience. By integrating durable furniture, natural shading, and eco-friendly signage, the project highlights a human-centered and community-focused approach.

A Model Achievement for Replication

By incorporating the principles of sustainable development and eco-construction, this project demonstrates that environmental performance and architectural excellence can go hand in hand. The green roof stands as a benchmark in sustainable design and serves as an inspiring model for future generations of eco-friendly buildings. Its modular and adaptable design allows for easy replication on other structures, further amplifying its positive impact.

Design in Service of the Environment

The Ohasis Tech eco-designed roof, built by Toiture D. Jean, has been designed to optimize rainwater retention, reduce urban heat islands, and improve the building’s energy efficiency. By integrating native vegetation, this living roof contributes to air purification and provides a natural habitat for local wildlife. Additionally, the roofing composition, featuring lightweight and high-performance substrates, enhances the building’s thermal and acoustic insulation, reducing the need for heating and cooling.

A Major Economic and Environmental Impact

Écoparc Saint-Bruno, valued at $450 million, consists of two industrial buildings with a total area of 1.6 million square feet. The environmental measures implemented in material selection and technology choices have resulted in a more than 90% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The campus is expected to create nearly 2,000 jobs in the long term, actively contributing to the economic vitality of the region. Construction was completed in May 2024, and several other spaces are now available for lease.

Occupants of the campus benefit from carefully designed green spaces and a healthy, productive work environment. Strategically located near Highway 30 and Route 116—two major transportation routes in North America’s logistics network—the industrial campus offers an ideal location to optimize business operations for the industries that establish themselves there.

This achievement reaffirms its commitment to innovation and sustainability, setting a crucial milestone in the evolution of tomorrow’s workplaces. The project perfectly illustrates the synergy between architecture, nature, and well-being while providing a tangible response to contemporary environmental challenges.

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