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 Environmentally-Friendly Office Design
Objectives
The design and construction of this clinic has incorporated an environmental
theme, and is characterized by a balance of five factors:
1. Occupant health
2. Energy efficiency
3. Resource efficiency
4. Environmental responsibility
5. Affordability
Materials used
Walls and insulation:
 Steel framing- Gypsum fibreboard (Fibrebond) made of 20% recycled newsprint
- Low colour, solvent/emission-free, water-based paint
- Fibrewall
(Canada) wall covering in place of wallpaper
- Yellow batt insulation
and Homasote (20% recycled newsprint) used for sound insulation
Millwork/Cabinetry:
- Formaldehyde-free Medite-II medium density fibreboard
- White
glue for lamination of countertops and cabinets
- Stainless steel
countertops in wet lab
Flooring:
- Natural stone tile with cement-based mortars
- Water-based urethane
finish on natural cork floor
- Natural linoleum floor (Marmoleum)
- Natural fibre carpet (!00%
wool) with fibre underpad
Heating and Ventilation:
- Linear diffusers improves air ventilation,
reducing the effect of ozone from office business machines
- Ducted
range hood/vents with outside exhaust
- Low flush and odourless
toilet
Lighting: B.C. Hydro Power Smart Guidelines
- Fixtures using T8 fluorescent, compact fluorescent and halogen
lamps to save energy
- Electronic ballasts installed to generate
less electromagnetic energy and conserve electricity
Reference: Envrionmental by Design Volume 1: Interiors. 1992. Authors
Kim LeClair and David Rousseau
Concept models: B.C. Advanced House,
CMHC Healthy House, CMHC User-Friendly Home
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