Awards

Awards We've Received

Over the years, Park Place has been the recipient of numerous prestigious regional, provincial, national and international awards for excellence in the areas of building management, design, sustainable practices, modernization upgrades, historical preservation and tenant service.

Here are just a few of the accolades received over the past few years.

2022 BOMA Best Gold Sustainable Buildings

BOMA BEST is Canada’s largest environmental assessment and certification program for existing buildings. It is a unique, voluntary program designed by industry for industry. BOMA BEST Sustainable Buildings certification recognizes excellence in energy and environmental management and performance in commercial real estate. The Program is managed by the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) and delivered by the eleven Local BOMA Associations throughout Canada.

2022 Fitwel Viral Response Certification

Park Place proudly received the Fitwel Viral Response Certification in 2021. Fitwel is the world's leading certification system for buildings and communities that optimizes projects to support health. Generated by expert analysis of over 5,600 academic research studies, Fitwel is implementing a vision for a healthier future where all buildings and communities are enhanced to strengthen health and wellbeing. 

2021 BOMA 360 Performance Program

The BOMA 360 Performance Program sets the standard worldwide for operational best practices in the commercial real estate industry. The program takes a holistic approach by evaluating all major areas of operations and management. Learn more about the BOMA 360 Performance Program here

2021 Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification

The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program works to help improve the accessibility of the built environment in Canada – the places where we live, work, learn and play. Find out more about our program areas and join the movement to help create a fully accessible and inclusive Canada.

2021 & 2018 Fitwel

As part of QuadReal's commitment to wellness in the workplace, Park Place earned Fitwel certification from the Center for Active Design (CfAD). Park Place achieved a Fitwel 2 Star Rating for its 2021-2023 recertification. Fitwel is a building rating system that provides guidelines on how to design and operate healthier buildings. QuadReal is also part of the Fitwel Advisory Council. 

2020 & 2013 Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY), British Columbia and Canada

Park Place was awarded BOMA’s The Outstanding Building of the Year Award in the 500,000 sf to 1,000,000 sf category both on the regional level and national level. This certification ranked Park Place as the leader in its size based on building standards, community impact, tenant relations, energy conservation, environmental, regulatory and sustainability, emergency preparedness & security standards and the training of building personnel.

2018 LEED Platinum certification for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

LEED Canada for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Park Place was the first existing office building in Vancouver to achieve LEED EB Gold Certification. The certification confirms that sustainable best practices are in place at the property and is an indication of our commitment to environmental stewardship.

2016 BOMA Best Platinum

The highest level of recognition in the program. The BOMA BEST program is a recognition and certification program for commercial buildings in Canada. It was designed, developed and is administered by BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) Canada and BOMA British Columbia. Learn more here

Energy Star

Park Place is also one of the first commercial buildings in Canada to be EnergyStar certified

The ENERGY STAR® symbol is the internationally recognized and trusted mark of high efficiency. The symbol means that a product, new home, building or industrial facility is certified as energy efficient.