Exciting Updates at The Cora Building and evolv1
We are thrilled to share some fantastic updates about our vibrant community at 375 Hagey Boulevard and evolv1. Our buildings continue to attract innovative and dynamic companies, enhancing our reputation as a hub for forward-thinking businesses. Here’s an overview of the recent activities and new additions to our always evolving community. New Leases and Welcoming […]
Exceed your sustainability goals by leasing a fully customizable workspace in Canada’s first Zero-Carbon Building
Fast-paced and constantly changing work environments have generated the imminent need to design comfortable and inviting workspaces. Would you like to know the amazing benefits of working in sustainable workspaces? The benefits have been studied and demonstrated. Research published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information has concluded, that sustainable office spaces improve mental and […]
Among the First to be Dual Certified, evolv1 Achieves Zero Carbon Performance Certification
The Cora Group, a leading local developer and sustainable building advocate, today – Earth Day 2020 – is announcing it has achieved dual certification for evolv1 under the Zero Carbon Building Standard. The first-of-its-kind building is the second to receive the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) Zero Carbon Building Standard – Design and Zero Carbon Building Standard […]
On a bright and sunny Earth Day, let’s celebrate solar energy at #evolv1
We opened the doors to evolv1, Canada’s first Zero Carbon Building – Design Certified under the Canadian Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) Zero Carbon Building Standard, seven months ago. In less than one year we’ve accomplished a fantastic feat – we’re operating a commercial building that, along with our other sustainable buildings, innoTECH, and The Cora Building in […]
A Workplace for Wellness, evolv1 Boosts Healthy Habits for TextNow Employees
A workplace where wellness is part of company culture doesn’t happen without thought and intentional effort. Choosing an office environment that supports this goal is a critical piece of the puzzle – an opportunity that TextNow saw in 2018 when they relocated to evolv1, Canada’s greenest building located in the David Johnston Research and Technology […]
evolv1 leaves its mark on local industry partner, VCT Group
evolv1 opened its doors in late 2018 and began welcoming tenants and community partners into the space. After years of planning and development, the building is now operational – producing more energy than it consumes. As Canada’s first Zero Carbon Design Certified building, it stands as a replicable example of the growing clean economy and […]
evolv1, Canada’s First Zero-Carbon Building, Officially Opens Its Doors
EY, TextNow to collaborate with leading research & industry partners in sustainable living lab project Nov. 29, 2018 (WATERLOO, ON) – The Cora Group, a premier developer and manager of Class A office space located in the Waterloo Region, officially opened the doors to evolv1, the first-ever zero carbon office building in Canada. The building’s […]
evolv1 Welcomes TD Sustainable Future Lab
Waterloo’s first dedicated cleantech accelerator program will open in December 2018 Evolv1 is only weeks away from celebrating the building’s official grand opening after over 2 years of planning and collaboration to create Canada’s first Zero Carbon Building – Design certified building in The David Johnston Research and Technology Park. This Fall, evolv1 will welcome […]
evolv1 Living Wall Comes to Life Thanks to Local Cleantech Startup, Livescape
From the beginning, evolv1 has been a ground-breaking project. The Cora Group set out to make a statement about sustainable building practices and push the boundaries of what could be done. Today, with that goal in mind the building is ready for occupancy and tenants’ final design work is underway. A key focal point of […]
evolv1 Recognized for Excellence in Green Building and Climate Leadership with the Premiere CaGBC Zero Carbon Award
Earlier this month our evolv1 team celebrated another milestone on the path to open the doors to Canada’s greenest building in 2018. The Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC) has awarded The Cora Group with an award for Excellence in Green Building – Zero Carbon at their Leadership Awards Dinner and Gala on Wednesday, June 6 […]
