This secondary school boasts a number of sustainable features, including increased energy efficiency (40% over Code), a geoexchange closed loop heating/ cooling system, a weather-regulated irrigation system, durable construction, recycled and regional materials, construction waste management, riparian area restoration, and water-efficient plumbing. Mechanical Systems Description: MCW designed the plumbing and school ventilation and make-up air…
This library incorporates several sustainable features, including natural daylighting, a green roof, geoexchange heating, and an underground cistern that collects rainwater from the roof, which is in turn used for landscape irrigation. Electrical Systems Description: MCW’s varied lighting designs suit the requirements of individual spaces, such as conference and seminar rooms, catalogue research areas, computer…
This six-storey complex is the new home of the City of Surrey’s public administration. The iconic architecture features a glass atrium serving as the focal point of both the building and a new civic plaza. It includes a multi-function council chamber, meeting rooms, data centre, traffic operations centre, fitness and changing facilities, and flexible office…
This complex care seniors’ facility houses 200 beds, organized into eight residential “neighbourhoods” of 25 beds each, as well as a day program for other adults. The suites are organized horizontally and stacked over three floors, providing a home-like environment. Constructed almost entirely of wood products, the First Nations-inspired design facilitates integration with the existing…
As part of the City of Richmond’s investment in a variety of buildings to increase the amenities available to Richmond residents, the community centre provides a variety of community recreation amenities, including an arts studio, a preschool, a fitness facility, a shower facility, double-height multipurpose rooms, children’s activities rooms, music rooms, and a commercial kitchen….