What is LEED Measures

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF…
AND THE REST OF THE WORLD

The environment is on everyone’s mind these days and Aura is taking the
lead in helping to make for a greener planet. By providing direct underground
access to the Yonge Street subway line, Aura will make it possible for hundreds
of residents to leave their cars at home, reducing traffic congestion and harmful
emissions.
IN YOUR SUITE
• Interior finishing products, such as paints, sealants, with low levels of volatile organic
compounds will ensure minimal emissions and better indoor air quality
• Individual suite electrical metering will help control energy costs by allowing for
individual occupant energy management.
• In-suite controls will allow occupants to adjust their indoor environment to suit their
individual preferences.
• Double-glazed, Low-E windows help increase energy efficiency.
• Energy Star rated appliances will be included to reduce energy consumption.
• Dual flush toilets will help reduce water consumption and save on water heating costs.
• Environmentally friendly and renewable finishing materials such as wood flooring
will be available in certain areas as standard items for purchaser selection.
IN YOUR BUILDING
• An environmentally friendly and aesthetically attractive, vegetated “living green” roof
will work in combination with reflective roofing materials to help reduce the heat island
effect in the city, lower heating and cooling costs within the building, and provide
additional outdoor space for the residents
• High efficiency central boilers for heating and domestic hot water will reduce energy
consumption.
• Pumps that circulate the heating and cooling fluids throughout the building will
incorporate more sophisticated controls and variable speed motors designed to use
less energy
• Energy efficient light fixtures and motion sensors to control lighting in corridors and
other common areas (where permitted) will help reduce costs and frequent
maintenance.
• Convenient bicycle parking will help promote alternative transportation and encourage
a reduction in fossil fuel use.

• Planting drought resistant vegetation will reduce water required for irrigation.
• Increased use of raw material building components that have a lower embodied energy
component will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve natural resources.
RECYCLING
• Separate recycling and garbage chutes on each floor level.
• An easy access recycling and waste disposal facility within the building will help
residents participate in city’s waste reduction efforts.
• Purchasing locally and regionally manufactured or recycled products will help
support the local economy, while avoiding pollution associated with long distance
transportation.
• The recycling of construction waste and the implementation of a waste management
plan will help to minimize construction related landfill disposal.