P3Architecture and Sustainable Design

1. P3Architecture and Sustainable Design Sustainable Design Strategies

2. What is Sustainable Design? • Sustainable design is an approach which meets our current needs without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs • It minimizes environmental impacts, it minimizes importation of goods and energy, and it minimizes the generation of waste. • Sustainable design demands an understanding of our place within the ecology of our planet, and an understanding of the consequences of our actions.

3. Case Study 10 Research Drive- The Terrace Building

4. The Terrace Building • Exterior Shell complete in 2000 • Interior fit-ups complete in 2001 • Exterior Landscaping is currently underway and scheduled for completion in 2004.

5. The Terrace Building • Won the 2003 NRCan Energy Efficiency Award for the New Buildings Category • Was awarded CBIP (Commercial Building Incentive Program) status. • Is one of the most energy efficient buildings in Canada- It is 60% more efficient than the Model National Energy Code Building.

6. The Terrace Building • Cornerstones of Sustainable Design • Simple Technology Appropriate to Functional Need • Consideration of Climate and Orientation • Avoid Over Dependence on Mechanical Systems • Use Environmentally Sensitive Materials • Utilize an Integrated Design Approach

7. The Terrace Building • Simple Technology Appropriate to Functional Need • Utilized a high quality architectural enclosure • Double glazed, argon filled, thermally broken windows. • R-30 walls • R-40 Roof

8. The Terrace Building • Consideration of Climate and Orientation • May not always be possible given pre-existing conditions, in this case a pre-existing Master Plan required a particular building orientation • Overhangs and Buttresses shield the large expanses of glass from the summer sun.

9. The Terrace Building • Avoid Over Dependence on Mechanical Systems • Utilize passive technologies • Naturally ventilated- Air rises through stack effect to Rotunda Drum ventilating atrium and office wings

10. The Terrace Building • Avoid Over Dependence on Mechanical Systems • Large windows and light wells allow natural light to penetrate the office wings reducing artificial light requirements. • The building uses 1 watt/ square foot of power.

11. The Terrace Building Use Environmentally Sensitive Materials • Tyndall Stone from local (Manitoba) source • Granite from Quebec • Concrete with fly ash filler • Aluminum column surrounds from recycled content • Carpet with recycled content • All materials were selected with consideration for low VOC’s

12. The Terrace Building • Facilitate an approach that involves all parties Utilize an Integrated Design Approach • Architects, engineers, owner, contractors work in an integrated team. • Sustainable Design Goals are identified and all design decisions are made with an attempt to satisfy these requirements

13. Laboratory Building Addition • Utilize tried and proven building technologies in creative ways (similar to the Terrace) • Utilize an Integrated Design Approach

14. Laboratory Building Addition • Examine options for passive systems, natural lighting and ventilation • Explore opportunities for recycled materials, reducing water consumption and storm water retention