BCIT developed a Biomass Educational Facility as an addition to the NE2 building to house a biomass boiler, connect to the campus hot water system, and support applied learning and research. The project addressed the integration of a new renewable heat source within an existing district energy network while accommodating both instructional use and industrial-scale operation within a compact building footprint.
AME provided mechanical and plumbing design services for the biomass boiler system, including heating and ventilation for the boiler house and the adjacent chipper building. The system uses waste lumber generated from a neighbouring trades building as fuel and was designed to operate as part of the campus hot water system while remaining accessible for teaching and research activities.
The facility supports BCIT’s sustainability and education objectives by combining operational infrastructure with hands-on learning. The project demonstrates practical application of low-carbon energy systems and reflects an integrated mechanical design approach that balances performance, adaptability, and instructional value.
