cultivating your office

1 3 Vision 5 Architecture 11 LEED Platinum 15 Comfort 21 Location 26 Amenities 30 Project Team 37 Public Art 38 Q & A

2 Be part of an intelligent work culture.

An intelligent work culture understands how world-class design and innovation benefit the environment and the bottom line. Environmental sustainability, leading communication technologies and contemporary work styles cultivate an inspired workforce. 2 vision telus garden will redefine your business environment.

We conceived the ideal office environment in a perfect location, designed and constructed with the latest technologies, including superior access to transit and a host of amenities.

3 4 architecture “The goal: to design an office building to inspire its occupants, animate Georgia Street, and set a new standard for sustainable workplace design in North America.” – Gregory Henriquez, Design Architect

telus garden transforms an entire city block in the heart of downtown . Its innovative design and master plan were created by the acclaimed firm, Henriquez Partners Architects. TELUS, North America’s leading technology company, and Westbank, Canada’s premier real estate developer, have partnered to bring this next- generation mixed-use development to market.

LED integrated facade lighting to support Roof top forests and cantilevered 4-storey Dynamic covered public plaza seamlessly graphic animation and video office space integrated with West Georgia Street

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6 architecture Double-height wood and glass lobby provides an abundance of natural light and offers an impressive sense of arrival.

7 8 architecture “80% of global workers want to work for an organization that has a reputation for being environmentally

­– Kelly Global Workforce Index survey responsible.” of 100,000 people in 34 countries

offices The 24-storey signature office building comprises of 500,000 square feet of new, best-in-class office space. As one of only a few developments in North America, telus garden features Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards certification, upholding the highest commitment to environmental sustainability. What makes this building next-generation? Architectural elements include; a spectacular double-height wood-sculpted roof and glass-encased lobby with flourishing gardens, a pristine plaza, cantilevered 4-storey sky gardens, a rooftop forest, expansive green roofs, and LED integrated facade lighting to support graphic animation and videos. residences Conceived as livable beauty, the homes at telus garden are defined by an elegant 53-storey residential tower. A progressive sensibility is expressed via three dynamic architectural parcels that appear suspended from the building's central core. Vertical rise is articulated through contemporary solar shades delineated by transparent Douglas-fir panels. amenities The retail podium, a luminous composition of glass and onyx, will complete this world- class mixed-use environment. Amenities include; YYoga Wellness Centre, an outdoor swimming pool, a full fitness centre, contemporary food and coffee shops, a feature restaurant, and vibrant new retail on Robson Street.

9 10 leed platinum Environmental commitment cultivates productivity and helps retain the best and brightest employees.

11 leed platinum telus garden will reduce CO2 emissions by over 1,000,000kgs annually, equivalent to planting 400,000 trees each year.

Solar Panels capture energy from the sun and help power exterior lighting

Rainwater Capture System recycles rainwater for graywater and irrigation

Operable Windows supply 100% fresh air

Suntracking System automatically changes blinds, reducing glare

Triple Glazed Windows help maintain consistent temperature and keep exterior noise to a minimum

Raised Floor features a displacement ventilation system allowing for 100% fresh air supply

Exterior Terraces on 6 different levels allow for convenient access to the outdoor environment

Radiant Heating/Cooling System provides energy-efficient tempering of the space

Local Certified Wood featured in the plaza

District Energy recycles heat from the existing buildings and uses it to heat the new office and residential towers

Electric Car charging stations in the parking garage support hybrid cars

12 Innovation & Design When telus garden was first envisioned, we saw an opportunity to surpass current building technology and contribute towards a solution to the biggest threat of our generation: global warming. Every aspect of the project’s architecture, mechanical design and energy resource utilization provides energy-saving solutions. The systems include; a triple-pane curtain wall design, operable windows, 100% outside- air supply, radiant heating and cooling, recapture of heat produced by the on-site TELUS telecom equipment, solar panels, and captured rainwater for non-potable water and irrigation, amongst other technologies. The net result? When compared to other office environments, the telus garden office building will use approximately 30% less energy. With the additional use of recaptured heat from the TELUS data centre, the total system results in an overall 80% reduction in grid energy demand for heating and cooling. In all, telus garden will reduce CO2 emissions by over 1,000,000 kgs annually, equivalent to planting 400,000 trees a year. Our Shared We believe that we all have a responsibility to do the right thing. Most world-class organizations are now insisting that the management of their brand also takes into Responsinbility account their carbon footprint. No building in Canada will do more for this cause than telus garden. Your employees care that you care. Your customers, if they don’t already, will demand in the future, that you take responsibility for your operations, including your office space. The Opportunity As energy costs in continue to rise, the sustainable elements of telus garden will become a significant factor in reducing your operating costs. The systems that drive telus garden will result in a healthier, more enjoyable work environment for you and your team, aiding staff retention. Breathing 100% outside air will provide a more productive and healthier office life (to put that into context, a typical office building in Vancouver recycles 70-85% of the air that you are breathing).

telus garden offers the opportunity to send a message to your team, to your clients and to your community: you care about the environment and want to be part of the solution, and you value their health as part of the bottom line.

Perimeter floor units provide additional air supply and heating and cooling

100% Fresh air supply

Typical floor mounted supply air diffuser

Thermal comfort Radiant slab Ventilation Each floor-mounted air supply diffuser can Heating and cooling for the building is provided 100% fresh air ventilation is provided at low be controlled independently. Similarly, the and distributed via the ceiling slab in the base velocity from beneath the raised access floor. perimeter floor units are clustered in small zones. building shell, as a landlord’s cost. Pipes carrying Return air is removed at a high level. This system This allows people using the space to create chilled or heated water are cast into the concrete works with natural air convection to ensure fresh microclimates for individual thermal comfort. slab during construction. The thermal mass of the air right at the breathing zone. concrete radiates to the space below, providing energy-efficient tempering of the space. In contrast to typical forced-air systems, radiant systems cool or heat people and objects (not the air), providing improved occupant comfort.

13 14 comfort telus garden optimizes personal well-being, supporting a work life that is fresh and thriving. “90% of knowledge workers are convinced that the quality of their environment

­– Design and influences their productivity.” Performance Report

At telus garden there is no distinction between living and working when it comes to environmental considerations. Comfort is paramount. Your work space here is as comfortable as your home. Health, vitality and employee well-being are optimally enhanced with a 100% fresh air supply filling your workspace, yielding greater motivation and productivity. Plus, you can customize your office from the base building up: • Create an office space that is distinctly your own. • Determine ceiling heights & finish, with a variety of options. • Optimize heating and cooling efficiencies. • Provide individual thermal comfort through raised floor heights. • Ensure privacy and confidentiality with acoustic treatments. Together, these custom design options harmoniously integrate beauty and comfort while defining your business, brand and culture.

15 comfort It's your business

100% Fresh Air Supply Sound and Privacy Including operable Windows Triple-pane windows also enhance thermal comfort

16 Flexible Design Individual Thermal Comfort Natural Light and Views Efficient base building design allows for various Radiant heating & cooling; customizable Floor-to-ceiling glazing tenant customization options micro-climates

17 18 comfort The restrooms at telus garden are designed and appointed to the standards of a 5-star hotel.

19 20 location telus garden is the most accessible location in .

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22 location Lay your roots. telus garden is situated in the best location in downtown Vancouver with immediate access to every key commerce, transit and lifestyle asset. telus garden offers the most central business address in the city. It's the ideal location for commerce, in close proximity to central banks, key corporations and services, with convenient access to Vancouver's world-class retail, cafés and restaurants. Set in the heart of the emerging cultural district, telus garden is easy walking distance to major businesses, hotels and amenities, the courthouse district, Robson Street and Yaletown. Plus, this is the only new AAA office space immediately served by Vancouver's two major rapid transit lines, providing access throughout the city and to points beyond, including YVR airport.

Accessing telus garden

Canada Line City Centre Station to Airport Station – 25 minutes

Expo Line / Millenium Line Granville Station to Metrotown – 25 minutes New Westminster – 29 minutes Surrey City Centre – 39 minutes

West Coast Express City Centre Station to Port Moody – 25 minutes Coquitlam – 35 minutes Mission – 82 minutes

Sea Bus Waterfront Station to North Vancouver – 26 minutes

Bike Lanes Dunsmuir, , & Hornby separated bike lanes

23 telus garden – 100% walkability

Stanley Park Robson 20 minutes Street 1 block

Law Courts 5 blocks

24 Yaletown Gastown 5 blocks 7 blocks 4 blocks Granville Canada Line Station Vancouver Queen Elizabeth 2 blocks 2 blocks SkyTrain/ Public Library Theatre bus hub 1 block 3 blocks 2 blocks Art Gallery Convention Centre Waterfront Station BC Place Stadium 4 blocks 8 blocks SkyTrain/bus hub 5 blocks 5 blocks

25 amenities Outside the office, amenities support a thriving work-life balance.

wellness centre outdoor pool covered public plaza restaurants cafés

26 amenities Outside the office, amenities support a thriving work-life balance.

27 amenities A 300-foot dynamic wooden canopy defines the public plaza and pavilion, connecting telus garden to Georgia Street.

28 29 project team TELUS’ global leadership in technology and one of Canada’s most valued brands deliver future friendly technology that transforms our communities and the way we live.

Technology and Economic Investment Healthcare Innovation

• TELUS has invested $92 billion in Canada over • TELUS has invested more than $1 billion in the last decade, including $26 billion in British healthcare technology and their dedicated Columbia where they are the province’s largest team of 1,500 health innovators are creating private sector employer. next-generation solutions to answer Canada's healthcare challenges. • TELUS has one of the most advanced wireless networks in the world, giving Canadians the fastest • TELUS has been recognized globally by Branham speeds and broadest coverage. 300 as the number one Canadian Healthcare Technology Company for five consecutive years. • TELUS, with its revolutionary Optik TV, has earned the distinction of being the fastest growing IPTV provider in the world.

30 project team TELUS’ global leadership in technology and one of Canada’s most valued brands deliver future friendly technology that transforms our communities and the way we live.

Community Giving Corporate Reporting, Culture and Sustainability

• TELUS was honoured to be named the most • TELUS has been named to the global Dow Jones outstanding philanthropic corporation globally Sustainability World Index, which ranks the world’s for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising top economic, environmental and social leaders, Professionals, becoming the first Canadian for nine consecutive years - a feat unequalled by company to receive this prestigious international any North American telecommunications or cable recognition. company.

• Since 2000, TELUS, their team members and • TELUS is the only company whose annual reports, retirees have donated $260 million, and more according to the Annual Report on Annual Reports, importantly, volunteered with their hearts have placed in the top 10 in the world for the last and hands, 4.2 million hours in communities eight years. across Canada. • In 2011, 2010 and 2009 TELUS was selected as • TELUS believes that community giving decisions one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and, for should be made locally and have created eleven 2012, 2011 and 2010, as one of Canada’s Top 100 TELUS community boards across Canada. Led by Employers by Mediacorp Canada. local luminaries, who make funding decisions on behalf of TELUS, these boards have contributed over $30 million to 2,300 grassroots projects since 2005.

31 32 project team Henriquez Partners Architects’ commitment to design and socially responsible community development is intrinsic to their philosophy.

Founded in 1969 in Vancouver, Canada, Henriquez Partners Architects is highly regarded for the design and planning of socially responsible, progressive communities. The studio’s projects, which have received numerous design awards for architectural excellence, range from the large-scale telus garden and Woodward’s redevelopment to smaller, unique civic structures such as the York Theatre heritage renewal. Integration of both poetic and ethical elements is the focus of their practice. henriquezpartners.com

Woodward’s District Michael Smith Labs at UBC BC Cancer Research Centre

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33 34 project team Westbank is Canada’s premier mixed-use developer, bringing proven residential and office expertise to telus garden.

Westbank has a growing portfolio of signature properties in key North American cities. A commitment to creating architecturally driven mixed-use and residential projects has made them Canada’s leading luxury residential real estate development company. Notable Vancouver icons include Living Shangri-La Vancouver, Coal Harbour’s Fairmont Pacific Rim and the redevelopment of the historic Woodward’s property. westbankcorp.com

Woodward’s District Fairmont Pacific Rim Living Shangri-La Toronto

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35 36 public art We believe in using our developments as opportunities to commission Canada’s most important public art. telus garden will be home to our next installation.

Westbank is a leading corporate patron of public art that matters. Since inception the company has commissioned an increasingly compelling collection of urban installations, most recently in Vancouver (at Living Shangri-La Vancouver via the Offsite public art space, Woodward's and Fairmont Pacific Rim) and in Toronto (at Living Shangri-La Toronto).

Stan Douglas Abbott and Cordova Elspeth Pratt Second Date Zhang Huang Rising 7 August 1971, 2009 June 29, 2011 – January 8, 2012 2012 Woodward's District Vancouver Art Gallery OffSite, Shangri-La Toronto Shangri-La Vancouver

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37 Q & A Q & A

Why is the air quality at telus garden better Are the ceiling heights higher in telus garden What are the advantages of a raised floor than a standard building? than a standard office space? compared to a standard office building? The raised floor system allows fresh air for the Yes, most office buildings have a ceiling height Along with superior indoor air quality and building to be brought in through the floor and of 9.0 ft from the floor to the underside of the thermal comfort, the raised floor at telus exhausted out of the building at the core. This is dropped ceiling. The ceiling heights in telus garden offers improved flexibility. The raised done through a pressurized air system. Fresh air garden are 10ft6in from the exposed finished floor is a structured floor that is fixed 10 to 14 is continuously added to the space through the concrete ceiling to the top of the raised floor. inches above the concrete floor. The raised floor raised floor while older air is exhausted at the The additional height improves daylighting, provides means to run electrical wiring, data core. As the fresh air is slightly cooler than the providing more natural light and better wiring, and ventilation through the floor rather existing interior air, it will tend to stay near the ambience for the workspace. If a tenant than in the ceiling or walls. With removable floor floor; whereas air that is eventually breathed by chooses to drop the ceiling or a portion of panels, the raised floor provides convenient an occupant, or heated equipment, will rise and the ceiling at telus garden for a more varied, access to the infrastructure allowing any be exhausted out of the building at the ceiling. aesthetic look, the ceiling height would be electrical, data, or ventilation modifications Fresh air will naturally replace the old heated air approximately 9ft6in to 10ft2in depending on or changes. For example, new floor plugs that is rising. This ensures that 100% fresh air is the lighting systems used. necessary for computers and lighting for a new constantly circulating as it naturally gravitates department can be easily accommodated in to areas where occupants are. This system is Will operating costs at telus garden be lower a raised floor without new construction. New, called displacement ventilation. than a standard first-class building? under-floor wiring can be installed under the Conventional ventilation or forced-air Yes. telus garden is being built to a LEED removable panels and floor plugs installed in ventilation takes air from a tenant space, filters Platinum standard, which lowers energy use the flooring. Comparatively, in a typical office it through an interior distribution system, mixes and allows for reduction in utility costs when environment, new electrical must be run in the warm old air with fresh air, heats the mixed compared to a standard office building. ceiling to the new location. Drywall drop ceilings air and then circulates the mixed air back into telus garden is designed to optimize energy have to be cut and patched and new walls need the tenant spaces. As a result, the air being performance, to reduce water consumption to be placed in order to run the electrical to a introduced into the tenant spaces is never 100% using rainwater harvesting and to utilize a convenient location near the desks. Even with fresh air, but always a mixture of old air and re- lower peak electrical consumption. All of removable walls or an open floor space plan, circulated air. A forced-heated air system is also these infrastructure components combined configurations are limited in a standard office impacted by other tenant uses in the building create a building that is more efficient, and due to the location of power and ventilation. as the old air from all tenant spaces is mixed less expensive to operate, allowing for lower As your business changes and the world together, reheated and then re-circulated back operating costs for a tenant. changes, staffing and office modifications can into the building. A displacement ventilation be more easily accommodated. The BCO Guide system is far superior. How does the larger floorplate at telus to specifications notes that employee densities garden benefit tenants? The increased level of fresh air supply at have increased from 180 sf per employee telus garden means that an occupant is With floorplate sizes in excess of 20,000 sf, in 1997, to 127 sf per employee today. With always enjoying clean air. Higher indoor air telus garden allows larger tenants to improve office densities rapidly changing, your office quality has many health benefits, resulting productivity and space efficiencies by environment should be flexible enough to meet in fewer employee sick days, lower levels of minimizing vertical circulation and reception a changing business climate. absenteeism, and higher levels of productivity. areas by fitting into a single floor or less floors. Minimizing multiple reception areas and For more details on odours, smoke, bacteria, mould vertical circulation improves space efficiencies or other pathogens that can affect the quality of and reduces lease costs. In addition, the indoor air, please see: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ rectangular shape also allows for efficient topics/indoorenv/BuildingVentilation.html. floorplans and office configurations enabling tenants to lease less space per floor. Moreover, significant productivity can be lost through vertical circulation and having departments divided by floors. For both smaller and larger tenants, the larger floorplate results in a more efficient building with a better ratio of core to usable area with less stairs and elevators required per floor. These efficiencies are passed on to the tenant.

38 What access to public transit does telus What are the benefits to tenants of a LEED Evidence also indicates that LEED Platinum garden have? Platinum building? buildings are quickly becoming the new telus garden is the most accessible location The telus garden office building is being built to standard for modern workplaces to adapt to the in Vancouver. According to Walk Score, telus a LEED Platinum standard, one of the first office changing needs of the workforce. garden is a ‘walker’s paradise,’ achieving the buildings of its kind in North America. Please see report: Corporate Environmental highest score of 100, in relation to close proximity LEED Platinum buildings follow the strictest Behavior and the Impact on Brand Values by to amenities and transit. rules in building design, siting and materials Tandberg, http://www.ivci.com/pdf/corporate- telus garden has excellent access to public selection to achieve the highest level of environmental-behaviour-and-the-impact-on- transit and the area. Within environmental sustainability in real estate. brand-values.pdf steps, you can board both major SkyTrain lines, Office tenants of telus garden can be confident Millennium Line (servicing Burnaby and New they have made a very strong effort to limit their How can telus garden assist with improving Westminster) and Expo Line (servicing footprint on the environment to the lowest level employee productivity? Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey), as well possible. telus garden will be the first LEED Most businesses spend three times as much as the main downtown bus hub, Granville Station. Platinum building in Canada to be built to the on employee salaries over real estate. As a For business travel, you are within twenty-five 2009 standards. result, on any renewal or relocation, savings on minutes of the Vancouver International Airport In addition, while LEED Platinum meshes very productivity should be reviewed closely. A small (YVR) via the Canada Line (also servicing well with corporate culture and governmental savings in productivity can more than offset any Cambie, South Vancouver and Richmond). For regulation compliance, several studies have also increased costs of moving or rent as employee commuters from North and , shown that the financial benefits to an end-user salaries encompass a much larger portion of a Waterfront Station is just three minutes away via reach far beyond energy savings. LEED Platinum company’s annual expenses. the Canada Line where you can easily access the buildings have significantly better daylighting, With telus garden’s close proximity to housing Sea Bus. with improved thermal comfort (through the use in Yaletown and downtown, as well as access To view details on surrounding amenities, visit Walk of superior and more efficient HVAC systems), to SkyTrain, public transit and services, telus Score at www.walkscore.com. For more information and much lower source emissions. While it is garden can reduce commute times. In addition, on public transit, visit www.translink.ca difficult to quantify the exact tertiary benefits, better air quality and thermal comfort is it has been shown that green building design reported to improve productivity. Therefore, Convenience to public transit and services will is positively and significantly correlated with aligning corporate values with the workforce of improve productivity by reducing commutes increased employee productivity. Increases in today leads to improved hiring and employee and access time to food services. thermal comfort and superior HVAC have been retention which improves productivity. Recent In addition to excellent proximity to transit, shown to contribute to productivity gains up to reports cite that LEED Platinum can increase telus garden provides convenient access to 34%. Lighting controls allowing for more natural productivity by 5-10%. all major amenities. With endless options light show productivity gains amongst the Please see report: Green Buildings, Organizational just outside your office door, travel time for workforce in excess of 7% and better ventilation Success, and Occupant Productivity, by Judith coffee, lunch and services is reduced, therefore control has been shown to contribute up to 2% H. Heerwagen, Ph.D., Building Research and improving workplace productivity. Along with in productivity increases. Information Vol. 28 (5), 2000:353-367” for further a café in the ground floor of telus garden, There are also quantifiable gains that are information. restaurants and other ground floor retail, related to attracting and retaining the best Robson Street and Pacific Centre are just a and the brightest workforce. According to a block away, offering countless food, service and recent study, “80% of global workers believe retail options. Within a few blocks, you will also that working for an environmentally ethical find the and the BC organization is important. Employees want Provincial Law Courts. to feel secure in the knowledge that the In addition, telus garden is within five organization they work for has a “green” agenda, blocks of the major sports venues where the implementing practices and programs to reduce Vancouver Canucks, BC Lions and Vancouver their carbon footprint." Workplace qualities that Whitecaps play. Moreover, telus garden is in improve the environment of knowledge-workers close proximity to theatres, entertainment and have also been shown to reduce stress and lead Yaletown, Vancouver’s renowned dining district. to longer lives for interdisciplinary teams.

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