The Oak Bay Home Hardware building has been called a 'bracingly  modern' building that reinforces  traditional notions of village- and pedestrian-scale neighbourhood  development. As a speculative commercial  development it is noteworthy for its significant commitment to  environmentally sustainable design and  construction. Completed on budget, the project features several  'green' initiatives, including:

• Development of a contaminated site.
• On-site stormwater treatment.
• Dual flush / Low flush washroom fixtures.
• Extensive daylighting of retail areas.
• The elimination of fossil fuels from the site.
• Passive shading and ventilation techniques combined with  high-efficiency HVAC systems.
• Use of renewable building materials.

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