1. St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish

7. Project Ambitions. Gain LEED Certification. Aim to Acquire LEED Silver Certification

8. Project Ambitions . Minimize Transportation Use. Priority Parking for Carpooling; Easy Access to Public Transportation

9. Project Ambitions. Increase Water Use Efficiency. Rooftop Rainwater Collection Efficient Plumbing Fixtures.

10. Project Ambitions. Reuse Furniture. Pews, Ambo, Altar, Font, Etched Glass Panel, and Murano Glass Tile Mosaics all Salvaged from Previous St. Gabriel’s Church

11. Project Ambitions. Bring Nature to Forefront. Landscaping in Place of Parking Lot. Living Wall.

12. Project Ambitions. Harness Sun’s Energy. Capture Winter’s Sun Through Glass Wall.

13. Project Ambitions. Use Concrete as Structure and Finish. No Extra Decoration Needed.

14. Project Ambitions. Utilize Displacement Ventilation. Unique Flooring Alternative.

15. Project Ambitions. Use Sustainable Power Source.

18. One Planet Living. 1. Zero Carbon. 2. Zero Waste. 3. Sustainable Transport. 4. Local and Sustainable Materials. 5. Local and Sustainable Food. 6. Sustainable Water. 7. Natural Habitats and Wildlife. 8. Culture and Heritage. 9. Equity and Fair Trade. 10. Health and Happiness. http://www.oneplanetliving.org

21. Zero Waste. Construction Waste Diversion Chart 59% Recycled; 41% Waste

22. Sustainable Transport. - Preferential parking >Carpool >Hybrid - Bike racks and showers provided - Underground parking garage- 68% of total >Allows for larger garden space surrounding the church - Subway >two subway stations and bus lines are located within 800 meters of church

23. Local and Sustainable Materials. The following are considerations taken when choosing materials for St. Gabriel’s: - Using salvaged materials (Mosaic Glass to rebar and concrete) - Using materials with a high recycled content - Using materials which can be found regionally (Limestone from Manitoba which have the fossils of ancient sea creatures embedded in the stone)

24. Sustainable Water. - Roof rainwater collection >78% reduced water used outdoors >Drip irrigation system for garden >drought resistant plants - Waterless urinals - Dual low flush toilets (6/3L per flush) - Ultra low flow bathroom faucets (1.9L/minute) >solar panel operated - Reduced flow kitchen faucets (8.3L/minute)

25. Natural Habitats and Wildlife. Living wall and front garden provide habitat for insects and urban wildlife -Garden restores native ecosystem

26. Culture and Heritage. The church represents an inclusive body of people who support one another which is demonstrated through the words of Fr. Paul. Belonging – you are welcomed and it is your obligation to welcome others Believing – deep and receptive relationship between yourself and God Becoming – being an active and responsible parishioner St. Gabriel`s aims to enrich a personal and intimate relationship with God so to anchor your beliefs

27. Equity and Fare Trade. Roman Catholic sectors are selling Free Trade Coffee and Chocolate At St. Patrick’s Parish, there were aggressive announcements and sermons which addressed the issue of Fair Trade products

29. Interesting Aspects. Day Lighting. Stained Glass.

30. Interesting Aspects. Day Lighting. Light Harvesting

31. Interesting Aspects. Living Wall.

32. Failed, Green washed? Transportation. Sustainable transportation to the church could have been further encouraged through fewer parking spaces.

33. Failed, Green washed? Building Reuse. To create less waste, St. Gabriel’s could have salvaged more materials from its previous building.

34. Failed, Green washed? Local Production. To encourage and support local production in Canada, the builder could have researched and decided to use more locally produced materials in the new St. Gabriel’s Passionist Parish.

35. Failed, Green washed? Air Quality. A second living wall could be incorporated in the main gathering space where the altar is located. Another option could be to transform the living wall into an ‘active wall’.

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