Mountain Equipment Co-op Store
Ottawa, Ontario
2000
Linda Chapman Architect & 
Christopher Simmonds Architect
 
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- A native species planting area is incorporated along the west side
- The parking lot is paved with light coloured crushed stone in order to
   reduce water run-off and reflect excess summer heat
- 50% of the office area windows are operable
- From the MEC web site, the MEC has created four categories relating to
   the construction of new facilities:  (MEC Green Building Programme)
                 1.Reduce - Avoid using unnecessary materials 
                 2.Reuse - Incorporate existing materials 
                 3.Recycle - Incorporate existing materials in new ways 
                 4.Rethink - Look for new and better building solutions


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