The $59.9 million, 85,000-sf TASC2 includes space for kinesiology, biochemistry, health, earth science, microscopes, lasers, spectrometers, and computing network services. It also provides undergraduate classrooms, space for fisheries research, audio recording studios, faculty offices, and administration offices.

The TASC2 is a modular building that flexibly accommodates the variety of uses of a multi-disciplinary science building. One wing that is divided in the middle by a corridor with lab-width spaces on either side, for example, can just as easily accommodate two corridors lined with offices. Similarly, the lab modules can be doubled up to become classroom modules. A separate wing keeps offices out of the labs. The building also includes an animal research facility and a nanotech and materials sciences lab with vibration-free spaces and cleanrooms.

Researchers pay for any customization they require. The generic design allows for “plug and play” to a variety of systems including HVAC, low-flow fume hoods, and central spines with access to utilities and power.

Project Information
Building Owner:		Simon Fraser University
Building Location:		Burnaby, British Columbia CANADA
Project Type:		New Construction
Principal Building Function:		Graduate research facilities, faculty offices
Project Delivery Method:		Construction Management
Project Timeline		Apr 2005 Construction Start Oct 2006 Completion Last known status: Completed
Project Cost:		$52,863,358
Construction Cost:		$43,603,004
Cost Per Sq. Ft:		$387
		About These Cost Figures
Building Information
Project Includes:		Atrium Auditorium Biochemistry Biology Cleanroom Education Education: Faculty Office Education: Lecture Or Seminar Hall Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory Laboratory: Dry And Wet Laboratory: Nanotechnology Laboratory: Research Laboratory: Teaching Materials Science Office Research Vivarium
Total GSF:		136,390
Total NSF:		85,030
Building Population:		220
People Density:		620 gsf/person
Project Team
Profile Created 11/01/2006
Last Updated 11/17/2006
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