When it comes to the excitement that surrounds a new home, most people may think of the striking architecture, the inviting interior design, the attractive landscaping, or the thoughtful amenity programming. Air leakage and sealants rarely make the list. But while it may not seem like a hot topic, the benefits of an airtight building envelope have an enormous impact on quality of life.
That's why, at Shiplake, we inherently recognize that building sustainable communities is crucial in today's world to address environmental, social, and economic challenges we face. Our newest community - Tippett Park Two prioritizes the long-term well-being of our residents and the planet by integrating principles of ecological responsibility, social equity, and economic resilience.
By creating environments that promote renewable energy, efficient resource management, green infrastructure, and inclusive social systems, sustainable communities strike a balance achieving harmony between human-centric needs and the natural built form environment.
Shiplake sits at the forefront of sustainable building practices, collaborating with industry leaders to advance innovative technologies and inspired ideas. NERVA Energy is one such leader that shares our vision to create high-performance communities that promote a healthier planet. Tippett Park Two was the landmark pilot project, rolling out their innovative AeroBarrier construction technology. The advanced technology prevents air transfer between suites, creating air tightness that results in a tighter building envelope. We are proud to announce that the project was an overwhelming success and earned NERVA the Green Building Visionary Award from the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) on June 2, 2023.
This prestigious award recognizes organizations that take an innovative approach to advancing green building technology, products, policy, design, or operations.
Suite Seal not only significantly lowers energy consumption for a building, resulting in operational savings, environmental benefits, and optimized HVAC function, but also improves air quality and reduces the spread of airborne disease. The advanced technology delivers a tighter building envelope thanks to an acrylic sealant called AeroBarrier that can seal gaps as big as ½" in diameter, and as small as a hair follicle, resulting in big benefits like:
The technology is GreenGuard Gold certified (a certification that ensures products are built to contribute to safer, healthier air), has zero VOC content, and contains no 'Red List' components, making it safe to use in any building, including those aiming for LEED, WELL, or Fitwell certification.
Advanced building technologies like AeroBarrier will continue to drive the development of high-performance communities, and we at Shiplake are proud to introduce the first multi-residential high-rise project in Canada to implement this innovative technology.
As a result, residents of our Tippett Park Two community will enjoy greater comfort, greater savings, and greater peace of mind in a future-proofed building that puts tomorrow's technology to work today.
For more information on NERVA, the exclusive representative for AeroBarrier in Canada, visit nervaenergy.com.