Following the success of the innoTech Building in the Research and Technology Park, The Cora Group increased its commitment to sustainable environmental design with The Cora Building. This 3 storey, 100,000 square foot building also achieved LEED® Gold status for New Construction. The state-of-the-art LEED features not only make The Cora Building an environmentally ‘smart’ building which is sensitive and intuitive to the comfort needs of its occupants, it exemplifies The Cora Group’s commitment to sustainability, ingenuity, and community.
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This building has achieved the following:
Energy Efficiency
- Advanced building-automation for mechanical and electrical systems saves power and gas consumption
- No CFC-based refrigerants, which affect the ozone layer
- Maximized insulation and building products to control heat gain and loss through the building envelope.
- Motion-activated lighting keeps the lights off unless someone is in the area.
- Reflective roof minimizes ‘heat island effect’ – reducing cooling costs
Water and Storm Water Efficiency
- Rainwater is harvested for restroom facilities, which use low-flow plumbing fixtures
- Adaptable and drought-resistant native species plants require little, if any, irrigation.
- Naturalized landscape cleanses overland water-flow prior to it entering bio-swales, which absorb the surface water.
Site and Materials Efficiency
- Construction waste was diverted from the region’s landfill sites
- Recycled content was used in construction materials
- Use of environmentally friendly products reduced volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)
- Recycling and Composting is enforced and monitored
- Only green cleaning products are used, banning toxic chemicals which pollute rivers and streams, and make it back into our food chain.
- Onsite showers and bike racks support alternatives to driving gas powered vehicles.
Amenities
Public Transit Accessible
(Waterloo LRT)
Free Parking
Bicycle Parking
Fitness Centre
Showers & Locker Rooms
Expansive Walking Trails
Outdoor Patio Space
Loading Dock
Neighbourhood
The Cora Building is at the heart of the University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park—a hub where innovation, industry, and academia converge. This vibrant epicenter is where bold ideas take shape, groundbreaking research meets real-world impact, and the brightest minds collaborate to shape the future. Nestled within Waterloo’s thriving tech and innovation corridor, the park offers direct access to leading research institutions, top-tier talent, and a dynamic business ecosystem. With nearby trails, diverse restaurants and cafes, and seamless transit connections, it’s a place where work, sustainability, and community come together.
