- Floor area to be occupied by Nova Scotia Power and its parent company, Emera Inc. is approximately 110,000 square feet
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification is targeted
- Exterior cladding will consist of a combination of clear glass "curtain-wall" (to maximize daylight) and precast aluminum
- Building to be heated and cooled by central heat pumps using harbour seawater
- Rainwater to be collected for irrigation of landscaping on site
- Low flow plumbing fixtures used to minimize waste water
- Energy consumption to be up to 50 per cent below National Energy Code
- Dedicated outdoor air supply for enhanced ventilation effectiveness to promote excellent indoor air quality
- Low-emitting "green" interior finishes and furniture systems to promote excellent indoor air quality
- Office floor layout designed to provide optimized views and daylight
- A seven-storey glazed atrium will occupy a central position in the building and offer views from the main entrance off Lower Water Street through to the harbour beyond
- Glass-backed elevators in the atrium will provide access to all floor levels
- Direct access from the atrium to the harbourfront boardwalk
- The building will be bisected by a full-height, skylit "galleria" at right angles to the atrium to bring daylight into the central portions of the office floors
- Office floor areas will be interconnected with bridges crossing the atrium and galleria
- A central conference and multi-functional meeting facility will be provided
- Food services on the boardwalk level with outdoor seating and access from the atrium
- Outdoor landscaped areas for employee use
- There will be indoor parking as well as outdoor parking for employees
- Weather-protected parking for over 40 bicycles, plus associated shower facilities
- Indirect lighting to achieve comfortable light levels with minimal glare
- State-of-the-art security system
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