The University of British Columbia has received LEED Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council for the 172,000-sf Biological Sciences Complex renewal project in Vancouver. Designed by Aston Ostry Architects, the renovated facility provides advanced research space for the Departments of Botany and Zoology. The laboratory design consultant for the project was Research Facilities Design (RFD). By upgrading the building systems, partitions and finishes, the life of the West and South Wings has been extended by at least 40 years. The complex incorporates a partial building envelope upgrade; new thermally broken double-glazing; highly efficierfnt lighting, heating and cooling systems; heat recovery; high efficiency pumps; and reduced water consumption. The addition of a bioswale located between the West Wing and Main Mall mitigates storm water runoff and creates an educational landscape. The facility's HVAC system also exceeds the necessary air changes per hour with cross-lab air delivery providing significant energy savings.
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Acton Ostry Architects Inc
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Architect
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Research Facilities Design (RFD)
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Laboratory Design Consultant
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