Ajax Industrial on the Park

The development transformed a previously disturbed golf course site, remediating historical contamination and avoiding impacts to undeveloped land. Strategically located near Highway 401, regional transit, and airport access, the campus promotes sustainable transportation through bicycle network connections, 80 bicycle parking spaces, 44 preferred green-vehicle parking spaces, and 32 EV charging stations. Additional sustainability measures for the site design include high-reflectance roofing, white concrete surfaces to reduce heat island effects, and full cut-off exterior lighting to minimize light pollution. Native and drought-resistant landscaping eliminates the need for permanent irrigation, reducing outdoor potable water use by 100%. Portions of the site were also conveyed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), helping preserve surrounding natural landscapes and walking trails that support employee wellness and access to nature.

Designed with a focus on energy efficiency, AIOP incorporates high-performance building envelopes to enhance thermal performance and minimize energy demand. Energy-efficient LED lighting and HVAC systems further improve building performance and reduce operating costs. The roofs were also structurally designed to accommodate future solar photovoltaic systems, supporting the potential integration of renewable energy in the future. Each building also features advanced energy metering systems that monitor major energy sources in real time. These systems provide valuable insight into energy consumption patterns, supporting ongoing performance monitoring, operational optimization, and informed long-term energy management.

During construction, 80-90% of waste from each building was diverted from landfill. A whole-building life cycle assessment informed material selection and design, achieving an estimated 10% reduction. The project also prioritized material transparency and responsible sourcing, incorporating products with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and material ingredient disclosures wherever possible, with at least 15% of materials by cost responsibly sourced for each building.