The project uses sustainable design and construction methods and serves as a teaching tool at the school by highlighting the passive and active building systems for the occupants. The new facility includes classrooms, trade shops, a student pavilion, kinetics, business development space, a kitchen, gym and fitness area.
The 2-storey, 76,230 sq.ft. building includes a photovoltaic array, solar hot water, natural ventilation using solar chimneys, mechanical ventilation air heat recovery, displacement mechanical ventilation, ground-source heat with radiant floor and wall heating and ground water free-cooling. Extensive thermal comfort modeling and energy modelling was conducted by AME Group to confirm Net Zero Energy consumption targets and create occupant comfort.
Carbon emissions impact was evaluated throughout the design as well as the ability to achieve Net Zero Energy consumption as part of the Living Building Challenge.
This impressive building received the following awards:
2016 Green Buildings Review, Greenest Post-Secondary Building in Canada – Gold (1st place)
2012 Canadian Consulting Engineering Award of Excellence
2012 Canadian Consulting Engineering Tree for Life Award
2012 ASHRAE Technology Award BC Chapter 2012 Canadian Green Building Award from the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC)
Image credit to Ed White and HDR
