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New building of UK High Commission in Ottawa on track to be greenest in UK’s diplomatic network
The UK High Commission moved to a new building which is on track to be the greenest building in the UK’s diplomatic network.
Green credentials of the new building include diverting 98% of construction waste away from landfill, and incorporating wood salvaged from the Ottawa River and stone from the original residence coach house into the new design.
The office – located within the Earnscliffe National Historic Site – aims to be economically sustainable by operating at a lower cost thanks to its energy efficiency rating which is currently on track to perform at 18% above the baseline average.
Water consumption will also be reduced thanks to environmental features being incorporated into the landscape design, including native and drought resistant vegetation that mitigates the need for irrigation. Low flow plumbing fixtures throughout the building also aim to reduce annual water consumption by between 25% – 30% above the baseline average.
Modern construction material will create a healthier and more conducive work environment for High Commission staff, this includes high-albedo roofing materials that will mitigate urban heat-island effects and low VOC (volatile organic compounds) furnishings that provide a healthier environment for staff and visitors.
The new High Commission is on track to be the greenest building in the UK’s diplomatic network, targeting LEED Gold Status (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. It is testament to the UK delivering on its Net Zero transition goal of 2050, with the environment a key element of Britain’s domestic and foreign policy.
The new location on Sussex Drive opposite Global Affairs Canada is a physical demonstration of the close relationship between the UK and Canada, and the UK’s commitment to working together on some of the most pressing global issues of today.
Susannah Goshko, British High Commissioner to Canada, said “The greenest building in our diplomatic network, it is a great demonstration of our shared commitment to environmental sustainability.”
UK Minister for the Americas, Caribbean and the Overseas Territories David Rutley said “The UK and Canada are the closest of partners and friends, working shoulder to shoulder on the most pressing global challenges, from tackling climate change to challenging hostile state activity.”
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