No matter their size, all high-performance buildings have one thing in common: they’ve been designed, from the ground up, for maximum energy efficiency. The reasons are straightforward. High-performance buildings mean lower operating costs, more comfortable tenants, and a smaller environmental footprint— not to mention their enhanced market value. And with BC Hydro Power Smart incentives, making it all happen is easier than ever.
Paloma 1 is a 15-storey mixed-use high-rise tower with commercial space along No. 3 Road, multi-family residential units the tower, and a landscaped roof on top of a 2-storey parking podium. Paloma 1 fits into it’s context. It addresses the commercial importance of No. 3 Road and the adjacent bank building. It is setback from the street behind the new Canada Line elevated guide way, providing a generous No. 3 Road pedestrian realm.
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