Reviving History, Redefine Living with HERO®

Originally designed in 1940 as a convent for the Serving Sisters of Sait-Coeur-de-Marie, Le Divin has been converted to feature 280 contemporary condominiums in a historic building in 2022 (phase 1) and 2023 (phase 2). While this site no longer serves as a convent, it is still the administrative headquarters for the province of Saint Joseph and a retirement home for many sisters of the community.

Per building codes; the outdoor air is supplied to buildings by ventilation systems shall be equal to or high than the rates required by ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1.

Since Le Divin was constructed in 1940, ventilation was mostly an afterthought. This meant each condo would need to be fitted with a ventilation solution: whether it be through mechanical or natural ventilation. The mechanical engineers used HERO Fresh Air Appliances with heat recovery for this application, as these HRVs successfully supply outdoor airflow to 1,200 sq. ft.