Mountain Equipment Co-op Store
Toronto, Ontario
1998
Stone Kohn McQuire Vogt Architects
 
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- Located on a Toronto urban infill site in the city centre
- Planted roof with perennial grasses, flowers, and shrubs that covers about
   50% of the roof (reduces run-off to sewer systems)
- Energy efficient rooftop HVAC units using environmentally friendly 
   refrigerants (HFC-134a)
- Exterior façades of clay brick, concrete block, and Owen Sound ledge
   rock that are durable and locally sourced for less embodied energy


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