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The Waterton
is a people friendly, environmentally sustained condominium
development conveniently located of Walter Havill Drive in
Halifax, just off Northwest Arm Drive (Extension of Dunbrack
Street) The Waterton was designed to meet the needs of
today, while preserving resources for future generations to
come. The building has many exceptional features besides
being in a great location, some of which are listed below.
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The
building has a patented ‘Green
Earth Exergy System’ which promotes healthy
lifestyle benefits, and reduced energy costs.
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The
Waterton provides and exceptionally comfortable living
space, posting the highest satisfaction ratings when
compared to other systems. The system actually
compensates for variances in temperature and heat build
up.
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Natural
ventilation and continuous air flow results in enhanced
air quality.
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Better
temperature results in reduction of dust mites, a source
of allergies, but can reduce the late onset of asthma.
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In
keeping with good health theme of the building, a full
service, independently managed, fully equipped fitness
facility is located in the building on the ground floor.
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The
living environment is safer as there is no burning of
fossil fuels, gas lines, oil filters, or live flames
within the living space.
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Heating
costs are predictable since the building uses renewable
energy!
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The
Waterton emits less greenhouse gas than buildings that
use electric, or fossil fuel or combustible by-products.
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The
building uses a Greywater Thermal Recovery System from
wastewater from washers, dishwashers and shower for
other non-drinking or cooking purposes reducing water
consumption by up to 40%.
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Compared
to a conventional building, the greenhouse gas reduction
is equivalent to removing two cars a year off the road
or planting one acre of trees.
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The
system is very reliable as there are fewer moving parts,
and has lower maintenance, saving an additional two
thirds maintenance costs.
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There are
350 well ventilated underground parking places on two
levels.
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