The next generation Toronto office tower is one of the first three Canadian buildings to obtain this accreditation
TORONTO, October 24, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, CIBC SQUARE, from Toronto innovative office complex by Ivanhoé Cambridge and Hines, announced it has achieved a SmartScore Platinum rating for its 81 Bay Street office tower.
SmartScore is the globally recognized smart building certification developed by WiredScore to champion cutting-edge technology in real estate. The accreditation sets a global standard for the world’s smartest buildings that deliver exceptional outcomes for all users using digital technology to exceed their ever-changing expectations.
The certification recognizes CIBC SQUARE as one of the smartest and most engaging work environments in the world, delivering an exceptional user experience, optimizing costs and meeting high standards of sustainability. The building demonstrates groundbreaking innovation through the use of cutting-edge technologies, processes and automation to deliver world-class results to all users, creating a scalable space.
Standout features of CIBC SQUARE that led to this designation include seamless digital access and accommodation capabilities, access to digital maps of the building’s amenity spaces via the building’s integrated app, and extensive cybersecurity policies. These are just some of the unique features that contribute to a cutting-edge experience.
“CIBC SQUARE is proud to be one of the first Canadian properties to receive the SmartScore designation, alongside twenty-five properties globally, further underscoring our commitment to creating a forward-thinking and intentional smart building. », said David HoffmanManaging Director at CIBC SQUARE. “With pillars like well-being, safety, community, connectivity and sustainability becoming increasingly important to office tenants, our goal is to continue to deliver space that meets these criteria under the highest form. SmartScore certification signifies CIBC SQUARE’s commitment to its people.”
This achievement follows the development’s announcement earlier this year that the 81 Bay Street office tower also received a WELL health safety rating, which further recognizes its operational policies and protocols, community-centered design and its global innovation.
Ivanhoe Cambridge and Hines developments aim to consistently achieve the highest standards across all of their portfolios. As part of Ivanhoe Cambridge and Hines’ ESG and innovation approaches, the companies continue their commitment to innovative smart building strategies that prioritize tenant experience and solutions to environmental, social and governance issues. 81 Bay Street is one of two buildings aiming for SmartScore certification in the Ivanhoé neighborhood Cambridge and Hines, as well as Texas Tower, a new state-of-the-art office building in Houston, TX.
To learn more about SmartScore certification, visit https://wiredscore.com/certify-a-building/smartscore/.
About CIBC SQUARE
CIBC SQUARE embodies the best of all that Toronto has to offer. Comprised of two highly innovative office buildings, the downtown urban destination will offer state-of-the-art office and collaborative spaces. On the 49th and 50th floors, it will offer a breathtaking view of lake ontario and from Toronto skyline.
CIBC SQUARE’s signature feature is an elevated one-acre park, which spans one of North America busiest railways to connect the two buildings at the 4th floor level. The project was designed by architectural firms WilkinsonEyre and Adamson Associates to exceed mechanical, electrical and safety expectations. The resort has achieved LEED® Platinum Core & Shell certification, WELL Platinum certification and WiredScore Platinum accreditation.
About Ivanhoe Cambridge
Ivanhoe Cambridge develops and invests in high-quality real estate, projects and businesses that shape the urban fabric of dynamic cities around the world. It does so responsibly, with a view to long-term performance. Ivanhoe Cambridge is committed to creating living spaces that promote the well-being of individuals and communities, while reducing its environmental footprint.
Ivanhoe Cambridge invests internationally alongside strategic partners and major real estate funds that are leaders in their markets. Through subsidiaries and partnerships, the Company holds interests in more than 1,200 properties, mainly in the industrial and logistics, office, residential and retail sectors. Ivanhoe Cambridge tenuous 69 billion Canadian dollars real estate assets in December 31, 2021 and is a real estate subsidiary of Caisse de depot et placement du Québec, a global investment group. For more information: ivanhoecambridge.com.
About Hines
Hines is a privately held, global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 and present in 285 cities in 28 countries. Hines oversees investment assets under management totaling approximately $90.3 billion¹. In addition, Hines provides third-party property-level services to 373 properties totaling 114.2 million square feet. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired approximately 1,530 properties, totaling over 511 million square feet. The company currently has more than 198 developments underway worldwide. With a wealth of experience investing across the risk spectrum and in all property types, and a fundamental commitment to ESG, Hines is one of the largest and most respected real estate organizations in the world. world. Visit http://www.hines.com for more information.
¹Includes both Hines Global Organization as well as RIA AUM at December 31, 2021.
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