Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Client: The Armour Group

Architect: Fowler, Bauld & Mitchell Ltd.

Awards: LEED Canada-NC Silver

Size: 68,000 sq. ft.

Project Budget: N/A

This project included the major renovation of a 24,000 sq. ft. four storey office building along with a 44,000 sq. ft. addition. 

M&R Engineering was responsible for mechanical design including HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection as well as electrical design including Lighting, Power, Communications and Security and Sustainability Consulting (MEP LEED Point Documentation).

Key Facts: 

• Condensing Gas Boilers.
• Variable Speed drives are installed on circulation pumps and fans to save electricity and provide greater control.
• VAV air handling units
• Occupancy sensors are installed to reduce lighting power when rooms are unoccupied. 
• Daylight sensors are used to control perimeter lighting; lights dim when there is sufficient daylight available. 
• Emergency Generator
• Low flow plumbing fixtures save water and energy used to heat domestic water: dual flush toilets and 1.9 L/min lavatories.
• Energy modeling indicated energy cost savings of 30% compared to the energy code (MNECB).