We've designed Bentall Five with the unique needs of high-tech companies in mind. With the following features, Bentall Five is the most technologically advanced office building in downtown Vancouver.

Large, Efficient Floor Plates
The typical low-rise floor plate is approximately 17,500 rentable square feet, with the exception of the third floor which is approximately 20,500 rentable square feet. The high-rise floor plate ranges in size from approximately 17,700 to 18,500 square feet. Learn more about the floor plate design.

Additional Floor Loading Capacity
The main, second, third and fourth floors support a live load capacity of 100 pounds per square foot as compared to an "industry standard" of 50 pounds per square foot. All other floors support a live load capacity of 65 pounds per square foot.

Certain areas adjacent to the central core on all floors  support an even higher live load capacity for uses such as a tenant UPS system. Learn more about the structural design.

Additional Ceiling Height
The floor to floor height is 15 feet 2 inches on the second and third floors and 12 feet 6 inches on the fourth floor and above.

The T-bar ceiling height is ten feet on the second and third floors and nine feet on the fourth floor and above. Learn more about the office area design.

Additional Electrical Capacity
The electrical service is provided to two electrical rooms with 45 kVA transformers on each office floor.

The electrical riser provides additional electrical capacity beyond the normal consumption level required for typical office tenants. Up to 5 watts per square foot of electrical capacity can be provided to approximately 25% of the building. Learn more about the electrical systems.

Backup Power Generator
A separate diesel powered backup generator is provided to operate key tenant equipment in the event of a failure in the main electrical service to the building. Subject to availability, up to 2 watts per square foot of capacity is available at the tenants expense at prevailing rates. Learn more about the electrical systems.

HVAC System
The HVAC system is a constant volume four-pipe fan-coil system. With a constant volume of ventilated air, flexible zoning and occupant control resulting in a high level of energy efficiency, the four-pipe fan-coil system is the HVAC system of choice for demanding high-tech tenants. Learn more about the HVAC system.

Additional Cooling Capacity
The HVAC system provides additional cooling capacity beyond the normal consumption level required for typical office tenants. Subject to availability, up to five watts per square foot of cooling capacity can be provided to approximately 25% of the building. Learn more about the HVAC system.

Auxiliary Cooling Capacity
A separate fluid cooler and chilled water riser is provided to assist tenants in providing 24-hour auxiliary cooling for computer servers and other specialized equipment. Subject to availability, up to one watt per square foot of capacity is available at the tenant's expense at prevailing rates. Learn more about the HVAC system.

Data and Communications
Each office floor has two telecommunications riser rooms with generous capacity.

Bentall Five has multiple, non-exclusive service providers ensuring competitive choice for tenants. The building is wired with both fibre optic and copper cabling. Learn more about the data and communications systems.