Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre

The Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre incorporates a wide range of sustainable design features, which will reduce energy consumption, use of natural resources, impact on the environment, and improve occupant health and comfort. The building design is LEED silver certified in accordance with City of Ottawa policies.

Some of the sustainable design features include:

• Heat recovery from excess pool water
• Energy performance – target 40 to 50 percent better than Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB)
• Radiant in-floor heating
• Increased attention to air quality in the pool environment
• Robust building envelope and durable building material selection and detailing
• Water saving in landscape design and plumbing
• Control of storm water run-off
• Reduced heat impact from the roof and landscaped area
• Enhanced commissioning procedures to maximize effectiveness of mechanical systems
• Elimination of CFC refrigerants
• Use of renewable, recycled and regionally produced materials
• Reduced use of toxic construction materials
• Control by occupants of temperature, natural ventilation, and lighting for greater comfort