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Cedar Corner LEED


Cedar Corner Development is a 9,000 sq ft commercial building that has been designed and constructed using the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Process. This will be the only LEED constructed building to house a restaurant. The Project Manager Warren Rudd took interested people on a tour of the building and discussed the sustainable design and environmental building materials and practices that have created this unique and very attractive building. Visit the Cedar Corner Development website here.

Important Features include:
98% used/salvaged wood used in structure
air source heat pump
efficient windows
rain water collection for toilet use
dual flush toilets
grey water heat recovery
heat recovery ventilator
40% flyash used in concrete
plumbed & wired for future solar power and hot water
   mineral wool insulation
rubber deck membranes
shielded electricity cables
water filter systems
smart wiring
cast iron drain pipes
protection of building land and trees
use of adhesives, sealants, paints, etc. that do not contain harmful chemicals

Posts and beams for Cedar Corner were originally milled in 1881 for the Alert Bay Cannery. Windows throughout the building are metal with a thermal break. Low E argon windows are used. The floor boards of the second story are 3 inch double tongue and groove and open to the first floor.
 
The Photos below were taken in 2004 when GoTofino toured Cedar Corner.
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Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
The front door of Cedar Corner opens onto the main street of Tofino, Campbell Street. 		Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
The second floor open ceiling design is dramatic and perfect for the planned restaurant.
Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
The first floor ceiling beams and the bottom flooring of the second floor.		 Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
The first floor hardwood flooring will be as beautiful as the ceiling once they are finished.
Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
GFX heat recovery of grey water.		 Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
Solderless pipes crimped together.		 Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
Rain water gathered for toilet use.
Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
Shielded wire is used to reduce the electro-magnetic fields (EMF). Panels are away from populated areas.		 Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
Two apartments are available for people working in the restaurants or shops.
Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
Each apartment is equipped with a loft that increases the overall useable space.		 Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
The apartments have lots of window area and south facing decks.
Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
It was a great spring day when we toured Cedar Corner, located in downtown Tofino. This photo taken from the second story deck that will be part of the restaurant.		 Tofino Cedar Corner Sustainable Design, Green Building, LEED, Environmental Design, Green Tofino BC
People were able to talk with Elizabeth White, Derek Shaw, and Warren Rudd during the tour.


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