Eastlake Campus buildings receive LEED designation
The Eastlake Campus tech hub has been awarded LEED certification for two of its campus-style buildings in Burnaby. The complex is currently entering its final phase of development. Adera Development Corporation and Sun Life Investment Management revealed the certification at a ceremony on Sept. 28 at the 8335 Eastlake Drive location. Construction on the final two of the six buildings is well underway, with wall tilt panel installation nearing completion on the day of the public event. Eastlake attracts high-tech companies due to its campus-style complex, complete with picnic areas, walking trails and green spaces just minutes from the Production Way-University SkyTrain station. The campus is located near Simon Fraser University and BCIT, as well as a host of innovative companies. “We fashioned it from a California-style campus,” said Eric Andreasen, vice-president of sales and marketing. “We already have some very cool tenants because we built it with technology as a focus.” Eastlake Campus is home to several companies, including Blackberry, Toshiba, Sugoi and Canadian medical imaging manufacturer Stryker. “People really like the campus concept because it’s a casual yet professional environment,” said Andreasen. “A lot of guys have bikes that are more expensive than my car right now, to be honest, but it attracts that kind of people — the sophisticated, yet casual talent.” Being LEED certified is a coveted designation that proves that a building is built to reduce energy, waste and water consumption while creating a healthy indoor environment by improving air quality and using less harmful products. There are only 2,800 LEED-certified buildings in Canada and adding Eastlake to that list is a major accomplishment. Stryker was one of the first to sign a lease at Eastlake when it opened two years ago. Greg Browne took attendees on a tour of the 35,000-square-foot office where everything from concept to sales takes place. “We’ve been here for nearly two years and we were happy that we were able to make the space customizable to our needs,” said Browne. Eastlake is not solely for large tech firms, but a multitude of customizable spaces are available to medium and small companies looking for a modern space, like Garage Living, which is a smaller firm that redesigns the home garage into a functional space. Moving into the last stage of the build, Adera will continue to strive for LEED certification. “We are beyond excited to be unveiling our third phase of the Eastlake project by showcasing a wall tilt to see more of these incredible buildings taking shape,” says Andreasen. “We are passionate about our project and our teams have spent countless hours ensuring the Eastlake Campus tech hub will be the ideal space for emerging and existing tech companies.” For more information on Eastlake Campus, check www.adera.com or www.eastlakecampus.com.