Gestion immobilière 1650 takes the
All lighting fixtures are LED to reduce
environment seriously. Thanks to this
energy consumption and extend fixture
conscientious stance, A2DESIGN was able
lifecycle. The parking area has been
to put forward eco-friendly solutions,
outfitted with charging stations for electric
namely the use of noble and sustainable
vehicles.
materials, sourced locally for the most
part. Furthermore, a geothermic system of
As a result of this endeavour, A2DESIGN
ground-source heat pumps, also known
has contributed to the enhancement of
as an Earth-Energy System (EES), has been
the image conveyed by Dr. Alain St-Onge’s
installed. This network is made up of 24
dental clinic along with the upgrade of his
wells dug to a depth of 150 meters in order
new offices, including the state-of the-art
to draw heat up from the ground in winter
treatment rooms and inviting consult
and redirect it back in the summer months,
room. To soften the aseptic atmosphere,
rendering the building remarkably energy
they incorporated oak-stained furnishings
efficient: one kilowatt of electricity returns
and beams, while subtly accentuating the
between three to four kilowatts of heat.
walls using architectural details in linear
patterns similar to those found on the
clinic’s stationery.