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JANUARY 2020 PARC also knew they wanted something sustainable, Patrick adds – because they always do. Sustainability is another one of the company’s key values. Ev- ery time they build a residence, they seek and employ leading green building practices that reduce energy use, greenhouse gases, water use, and wasteful lighting. “We’re always interested in pushing the envelope of sus- tainability,” Patrick says. “Part of that is because it’s the right thing to do, but part of it is also because it makes operating the building more efficient. If we can make a building as ener- gy-efficient as possible, it cuts down on our costs.” “It also improves the quality of life for the residents,” he adds. “That’s another one of our main drivers. We want them to live in a building where the air quali- ty is good, where the insulation is good, where there is lots of greenery and lots of landscape. That makes residents feel good.” On the topic of landscaping, the plans for Kelowna PARC call for something special. “We always want to enhance the landscape, we want to go above and beyond just putting street trees,” Patrick says. “In the case of Kelowna we’re going to put planters along the entire sidewalk. That’s going to create a buffer between the street and the sidewalk, and it’s going to create opportunities for alcoves and seating areas for people walking along the building.” AES Engineering Ltd. 500 - 3795 Carey Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 6T8 p: 250.381.6121 | f: 250.590.9980 AESengr.com Victoria Ad.indd 2 12/19/2019 10:23:36 AM