The first Dockside Green buildings were completed in 2009. The buildings were registered for LEED certification on July 28, 2006 and received LEED Platinum certification on March 10, 2011 under the LEED Canada for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system. Balance scored 63 out of a possible 70 points, receiving perfect scores in 5 of the 6 categories. Balance tied the world record set by its neighbour in Dockside Green, Synergy, in 2008. Some of the sustainable features of Balance include green materials, a high performance envelope, and green roofs.