At the heart of green building, the idea of “conservation” and preservation, both of which come to fruition in Union. Read a little of the building’s history, and Windmill’s conservation strategy here:
Responsibility
In environmental circles, preserving a building,
is highly regarded as an asset. Simply put, less energy is used, and less waste created, in renovating and repurposing a building than starting from scratch
For those who like their heritage to remain firmly
on the outside, the contrast – historic exterior, crisp modern, spacious interiors – may be a
lifestyle blessing.
Our Mission
Acknowledged as Canada’s greenest
developer, Union Lofts we are committed to the development of partnerships with Green Design at its heart.
The Preserved Features:
The scale, form and massing of the original church
The red brick cladding, and brick and stone detail
The monumental pointed arch window opening on the west façade on Perth Avenue and the pointed-arch window openings on the long south and north elevation
The tower on the southwest corner, and all its details
The narrow gable roofed wing on the rear (east) wall, the small gable-roofed entrance porch on the north elevation and the multi-sided turret on the northwest corner