University of Lethbridge
Destination Project Science & Academic Building Design Development Report January 29th, 2016
Table of Contents “The Destination Project will be a place to inspire research, learning and creativity. It will reinforce connections not only on the campus but with the community at large, invoking pride of place and taking the University sustainably into the future, built on a solid foundation, respectful of its past.” Mike Mahon, President & Vice-Chancellor
Overview
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Designing for the Future
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Meeting the Charter Goals: Transdisciplinary Learning + Research Sustainable Design Supportive Environment Connection to Campus + Community Signature Architecture
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The Integrated Design Process at Work
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Appendix: Floor Plans
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Consultant Team
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Cover Image: South Elevation/Winter Garden 2
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Overview
This Design Development Report forms the basis of design
The Charter Goals, established during Pre-Design, continue to
as of December 10, 2015. These documents also form the
drive the design of the Destination Project, specifically:
basis for a costing analysis by the project team, the result of which may ultimately impact the final product. This
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Enable Transdisciplinary Learning and Research
summary provides an overview of the project’s philosophy
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Incorporate Sustainable Design
and design approach, and outlines the development
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Provide a Supportive Environment
of the various building systems, sustainable goals and
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Connect to Campus and Community
environmental strategies.
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Create Signature Architecture
The Design Development Phase took place between
The building’s design is outlined in terms of these five Project
May and December 2015. The Integrated Design
Charter categories as a means of measuring the project’s
Team continued to advance the project design through
success to date.
collaborative discussion, extensive computer modeling and simulations, a physical mock-up and program-focused
Synopsis of Design Development Phase: Milestones
user meetings to test and confirm decisions made during
Physical scale model created by design team to study the building’s façade, interior and exterior spaces,
the previous design phases. Cost, constructability, and
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Enhancement of the sustainable initiatives
the approach to materiality and systems were discussed in
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Furthering of design to meet charter goals
detail with PCL, the Construction Managers. In addition,
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Deletion of Energy Centre
ongoing costs were monitored by Altus Group, a third
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Relocation of greenhouse to Level 7
party Quantity Surveyor.
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Relocation of lab expansion space to Level 6
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Optimization of stairs and elevator locations
The consultant team for this phase included the following
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Confirmation of controlled access routes
specialties:
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Consolidation of Major Instruments on Level 6
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Right-sizing wet bench teaching labs
Architectural
Acoustics
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Refinement of generic lab module concept via mockup
Structural
Greenhouse
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Optimization of upper level science layouts
Mechanical
LEED
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Development of room data sheets and equipment lists
Electrical
Vibration
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Development of building systems design
Energy/Climate
Vertical Transportation
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Development of massing, exterior systems and landscape
Landscape
Audio Visual
Civil
Quantity Surveyors
Building Code
Vivarium Consultant
Wind + Microclimate
Construction Manager Geotechnical
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Development of physics observatory
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Refinement of strategies for public spaces and social hubs
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Rationalization of service cores
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Refinement of Vivarium footprint and layout
relationship to University Hall and landscape.
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Designing for the Future
The primary challenge of Schematic Design was moving toward transdisciplinarity. Extensive user and IDP team engagement, research and simulation which allowed us to solidify our approach during Schematic Design, were replaced by more focused and intensive meetings during Design Development. Our focus became more technical and the development of building systems and sustainable initiatives was emphasized. Science buildings are complex and energy-intensive. It is incumbent upon the IDP group, as scientists, designers, engineers and stewards of the environment, to continue to challenge, benchmark and innovate in our response to the design of this building. Sustainable initiatives must be wholly integrated into the project and an essential part of the whole, rather than superficial additions included to achieve the perception of sustainability. Designing for significant energy reduction is no longer an option but a necessity; the demands put on the environment must be met without reducing the capacity of the environment to allow all people to live well, now and in the future. Low energy buildings, when approached thoughtfully and holistically, provide superior comfort, enhanced user control, and improved user satisfaction within the overall work and study environment. Our goal is to minimize energy use, emissions and life cycle costs, while providing an optimal research, teaching and learning environment that contributes to happier, healthier and Typical double exterior faรงade @ perimeter offices in open configuration
more productive people.
The images to the left show a typical double faรงade at the perimeter offices with louver blinds in open (upper) and closed (lower) configurations. Fully automated shading devices within the cavity of the double faรงade minimize the need for active cooling, reducing both the size of the mechanical system and the amount of energy used. Passive solar heating of this space in winter and the shoulder seasons reduces the energy required for heating and helps meet sustainability objectives.
Typical double exterior faรงade @ perimeter offices in closed configuration using fully automated louver blinds 6
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Enabling Transdisciplinarity Support working between, across and beyond individual disciplines Encourage collaboration and sharing
Research Neighbourhood
Integrate teaching and research
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The building must support a change in culture that
support space ensures connectivity within and between
encourages the possibility of transdisciplinary research.
research neighbourhoods. The service “spine” running
It was essential to test the assumptions made during the
parallel to and above the utility corridor is envisioned
Schematic Design Phase on more detailed room layouts.
as an organizing element for lab services, sinks, storage
Intensive user group workshops provided the design team
and entrances to support spaces. Vertical and horizontal
with further insights into how research and teaching
circulation pathways within the building were optimized
happen at the University of Lethbridge.
and controlled access routes between research, teaching and support spaces has been analyzed, discussed and
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Create unique and engaging spaces that promote discovery
A plan “reset” instigated by the deletion of the energy centre resulted in revised program layouts that provide enhanced adjacencies between research groups and
The modularity of the teaching and research spaces will
greater opportunities for shared support and research
support a spectrum of research styles. Flexible, adaptable
space. A wet bench zone located at the intersection
and generic labs will accommodate future renovations
of the Biology and Biochemistry research spaces
quickly, easily and economically. Expansion and
has the potential to be developed and utilized as a
contraction of project teams can occur with a minimum
transdisciplinary project area. Open wet bench areas were
of disruption to building services and other researchers.
maintained wherever possible to reduce the number of
Opportunities for collaboration occur within the lab
physical divisions between research groups.
modules, within each research neighbourhood, between
Organizational diagram of a portion of a research neighbourhood showing modular labs and shared support space connected by a utility corridor, enclosed offices, and adjacent public spaces. Opportunities for collaboration within labs and public space are indicated, as are views between research groups, into research spaces from public space, and out to the landscape.
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refined throughout the Design Development process.
neighbourhoods and at the scale of the whole building. The development of open and enclosed wet bench areas has resulted in a more consistent layout in all wings and improved transparency, while allowing natural light to enter research space through the office corridor. The utility corridor linking open bench space and adjacent
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Lab Strategy and Internal Circulation
CONTROLLED ACCESS ROUTE UTILITY CORRIDOR PRIMARY LAB ENTRANCE SECONDARY LAB ENTRANCE
SERVICE ELEVATOR SCIENCE ELEVATOR PUBLIC ELEVATORS
OPEN RESEARCH CLOSED RESEARCH OFFICE & MEETING ROOMS PUBLIC SPACE BUILDING SERVICES
Flexible, Generic, Open Lab Space
This diagram illustrates the open, generic and flexible research space in each lab neighbourhood. It shows the typical circulation routes through a building research wing and primary and secondary entrance points to each research neighbourhood. Utility corridors link users within research groups, controlled access corridors and elevators provide access between neighbourhoods and to teaching and support spaces elsewhere in the building. The renderings opposite represent the current concept for the open wet bench research space.
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Sustainable Design Support economic, environmental and social sustainability Capitalize on opportunities afforded by climate and site Design for long-term value Strive for simplicity, ease of maintenance and resilience Provide an exceptionally comfortable and safe environment Maximize opportunities for comfortable outdoor spaces Respect the ecosystem and preserve campus wildlife
The systems design of the Science and Academic
defined by their energy use. Low intensity spaces include
Building are driven by four priorities: Reducing energy
dry labs, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms and public
demand, maximizing passive systems, efficient delivery
spaces. High intensity spaces include wet bench teaching
of services, and ensuring user comfort. The design team
and research spaces, shared major instrument suites and
leveraged the unique climate of Lethbridge to deliver
the vivarium. Energy use will be optimized by aligning
the most effective sustainable initiatives. The wind
supply and demand between the two types of space.
makes passive natural ventilation viable. Relatively low
Since the volume of air required for the building exceeds
humidity allows for extensive energy recovery systems
what can be provided by natural ventilation, supply air is
and makes radiant heating and cooling particularly
supplemented by high-efficiency air handling units.
effective. Passive conditioning of incoming air through the double façade and winter garden is made possible by the high number of sunny days. A highly efficient
Conventional versus Cascade Air System
envelope with extensive perimeter glazing and rooftop
AIR IN
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clerestories above the primary public spaces provide
AIR HANDLING
excellent daylight penetration and spectacular views to the unique and beautiful landscape.
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represent up to 80% of the energy demand for this type of facility. The design aims to address this with a highly effective strategy referred to as a “cascade” system. Spaces within the building are split into two categories Winter Garden - Facing East 12 KPMB I STANTEC
EXHAUST
Conventional System
EXHAUST
Cascade approach utilizing natural ventilation and a central mixing plenum
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DOUBLE FAÇADE & WINTER GARDEN
lower and tilt to optimize the balance between solar heat
Critical to the passive ventilation system, the double
gain and daylight penetration. The passive solar heating
façade at the perimeter of all east and west-facing
occurring in the two façade systems allows for effective
offices moderates the harsher aspects of the Lethbridge
natural ventilation to be extended from 30% to 70% of
climate, while maximizing daylighting and acting as an
the year.
air collection system. Winds are slowed by the pressure
The Winter Garden, located on the south façade of
offset provided by the double façade, reducing strong
the building, functions much the same way as the
gusts and allowing airborne particulate to settle in the
double façade. Its large southern exposure passively
double skin instead of entering the building. Automated
preconditions large quantities of incoming air that are
venetian blind systems are informed by sensors located
routed to the central mixing plenum and then distributed
throughout the building and controlled by the central
throughout the building.
Building Management System. They automatically raise,
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Above is a conceptual diagram showing a section of the double façade and offices. Air enters the building through fully automated exterior vents which are controlled by the Building Management System. The percentage of windows open is altered to suit exposure, time of day, wind speed and direction, and interior temperature and humidity. Radiant heating and cooling integrated into the concrete floor slab, and perimeter radiators further condition the air to provide a comfortable office environment. Internal blinds and the manual windows into the double façade can be controlled by the occupants.
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HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS
be flushed with fresh air if ambient levels of contaminants
In the Science and Academic Building, all heating or
exceed predetermined thresholds.
cooling energy is removed from exhaust air before it leaves
Convection/induction units that use chilled water and fans
the building. Energy captured through this process is used
to cool and recirculate air are used in high intensity lab
to condition incoming air. General lab exhaust passes
spaces. Known as “chilled beams”, they require far less
through an “Enthalpy”, or “Heat Recovery” wheel which
energy and air volume than traditional “all-air” cooling
extracts energy and latent humidity from the outgoing
systems and minimize problematic drafts.
air with up to 80% effectiveness. Heat from fume hood
Fume hoods equipped with variable flow fans and
exhaust is captured with a highly efficient glycol loop
automated sashes constantly monitor and trim air flow
system. For reasons of safety, energy recovery systems
to appropriate levels, ensuring that lab spaces are safe
are not used for certain applications such as perchloric
and effectively ventilated. Fume hood exhaust is expelled
and radioisotope hoods.
directly from the building through an array of high velocity
Daylight Diagram
SUMMER SUN
fans so that it is not re-entrained through the windows LOW ENERGY INTENSITY SPACES
and active HVAC systems. Fan use can be tailored to
Low intensity spaces have a low and consistent heating
accommodate the required exhaust capacity at any given
and cooling demand. By separating the heating and
time.
cooling systems from the ventilation air in these spaces, a dramatic reduction in the volume and velocity of supply
DAYLIGHTING
air can be realized. A thermally active structural concrete
Daylighting is an essential component of the current
slab provides radiant heating and cooling that is more
scheme. In order to bring light as far into the footprint
consistent, evenly distributed and quiet. Air is either
of the building as possible, a “light scoop” has been
supplied into the offices through the operable windows
introduced into the space between each lab block,
or at floor level through a low-velocity diffuser. Return
directly above the building’s public spaces. Each light
air is exhausted into a plenum above the corridor ceiling
scoop consists of clerestory glazing and a sloped ceiling
and circulated back up to a central mixing plenum in the
plane that reflects and diffuses light downward into the
mechanical penthouse.
public space. Clerestory glazing is more economical to
WINTER SUN
build and maintain than the skylights developed during HIGH ENERGY INTENSITY SPACES
the Schematic Design phase, and the quality of the light
High intensity spaces are typically located inboard to
delivered is softer and more uniform. As the sun moves
minimize exposure to the exterior and to enhance the
over the course of the day, light conditions will subtly
critical relationship between research and social space.
change, animating the building interior.
Through the use of sensors that constantly monitor air quality, air exchange rates are minimized while still meeting building code requirements and guaranteeing personal safety. An alarm will sound and the space will
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Above is a daylighting diagram showing the “light scoop” in the main atrium. Daylight enters the space at a low angle during the winter months, penetrating deep into the floor plate. During the summer the atrium is more shaded in order to mitigate excessive solar heat gain.
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WIND AND MICROCLIMATE
Water flume testing of the scale model was used to
In order to investigate the impact of the strong Lethbridge
simulate and analyze potential snow loads. This study
winds on pedestrian comfort and safety, a wind and
allows the structural engineers to minimize the cost of the
microclimate engineer analyzed the effect the design of
structure by designing specifically for the predicted snow
the building has on the surrounding area. A scale model
loads. The testing also predicts where snow will drift on
of the Science and Academic Building and its immediate
the ground which permits the design team to integrate
environment was constructed and tested in a wind tunnel.
solutions early in the design process.
Sensors were placed on the model at primary building
Wind rose showing directional distribution of winter winds greater than 15km/h in Lethbridge
entrances, walkways, outdoor terraces, parking lot and
SUMMARY
roofs to determine conditions at various times of year.
The deletion of the Energy Centre at the beginning
Wind conditions that exceed the established criteria
of the Design Development phase has allowed for a
were identified and control measures incorporated into
purpose-built mechanical design that uses more efficient
the current design. In addition, the wind tunnel was used
low-temperature systems throughout, while providing
to identify and provide recommendations to mitigate
the design team with additional latitude to define our
any potential re-entrainment of exhaust air on existing
approach and develop unique and highly efficient building
buildings.
systems.
Wind Direction
Scale model of the Science and Academic Building in a water flume testing simulation for snow accumulation and scour patterns at RWDI’s testing lab. 18
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Supportive Environment Support a liberal education Create a building that is vibrant and alive, with access to natural light and views Provide places for both collaboration and solitude The building must be adaptable to support future change Use durable materials and systems Put scientific activity on full display Create state-of-the-art research and training facilities
Key to creating a supportive working, teaching and
potential furniture layouts and uses. Specialized support
learning environment is to test the assumptions made
spaces, such as testing rooms, have been removed from
during the previous Schematic Design phase against the
within the dry lab areas (where possible) and centralized
Charter Goals. The design team worked intensively with
so that they can also be shared.
the various user groups to ensure that research spaces were located appropriately and were properly sized, with
ACCESS TO LIGHT AND VIEWS
optimal adjacencies. Circulation routes, both public and
Each lab neighbourhood has access to natural light and
controlled, were studied to ensure that researchers had
exterior views. Enclosed offices and open graduate
direct access to support and teaching spaces as well as to
workstations are located at the perimeter of each lab
adjacent science neighbourhoods and public amenities.
neighbourhood with views to the surrounding landscape. Alternating bays of enclosed support space and
FLEXIBLE, ADAPTABLE RESEARCH SPACE
strategically located open, more transparent support
An emphasis was placed on providing flexible, adaptable,
space provide the labs with a sense of connection to
and generic open wet bench research space capable of
the offices and natural light beyond, and foster user
supporting a diverse range of research and requiring
interaction. Neighbourhood lounges, with spectacular
minimal renovation to support new researchers and
views over the coulee landscape, are located at the tip
the expansion or contraction of research groups.
of each lab block. These spaces have direct access to
Customization of spaces to meet specific researcher
kitchen and washroom facilities and are furnished with
needs, such as enclosure and specialty equipment, was
white boards and comfortable group seating to encourage
only considered for specific reasons such as safety or
collaboration.
security. These unique areas occur in the highly serviced support spaces adjacent to the open labs, the majority of which are shared by multiple users. Dry bench research space is divided into large rooms that support a variety of
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North Atrium Student Commons and Undergraduate Student Precinct - Level 7
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SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY ON DISPLAY Glazing at the perimeter of lab neighbourhoods emphasizes a visual connection between the research environment and adjacent public spaces. Scientific activity in the labs is put fully on display. Circulation space between the benches and the glass becomes an area for collaboration and acts as a buffer between the researchers and the public space. Translucent white boards integrated into the glazing system demarcate this collaboration space. They partially screen the labs from the public areas while simultaneously displaying ongoing work. TEACHING SPACE Teaching spaces are carefully incorporated into the fabric of the building. Advanced teaching labs are integrated into research neighbourhoods with good proximity to the public lounges on Level 9. The “Undergraduate Precinct” on Level 7 is a student hub situated at the base of the North Atrium. It co-locates both wet and dry bench undergraduate teaching labs and general purpose classrooms. With generous corridors, access to the north terrace, a variety of quiet and group study rooms, informal common space, access to lockers and other amenities, it provides undergraduate science students with a home base within the larger facility. The proximity of the undergraduate labs to the main atrium and the transparency of the research labs above put scientific activity on display and provide visual connectivity to the student commons and informal study spaces throughout the building. MATERIALITY Along with the development of sustainable and highquality building systems, a durable and economical palette of materials has been proposed. Dark metals, glass and precast concrete connect the Science and Academic Building with the rest of campus. The warmth of wood and colourful accent walls will contribute to the building’s vibrancy and connect it to the stunning landscape. Its unique identity will become a destination within the greater campus and the community.
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Living Room with research labs beyond, Level 9
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Typical Neighbourhood Lounge
Typical Office Corridor (cut-away view) 24
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Connection to Campus + Community Create a hub for science Improve pedestrian connections on campus Capitalize on the unique natural environment Contribute to the long-term vitality of the campus and the community Link to University Hall to support its revitalization Make science visible Enable community outreach and entrepreneurship
The Design Development Phase advanced the concepts
Short-term parking for approximately 70 cars is provided
of campus connections and associated program elements
to the north of the building and access is provided for
that were established during Schematic Design. These
both school buses and emergency vehicles at the front
elements include the link to University Hall, the pedestrian
door. To the south, one storey below the main entrance, a
bridge, the outreach spaces and the landscaping of the
substantial loading dock is concealed below a planted roof.
site. Critical to providing a robust connection to the campus and greater community, the design of each of
ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY
these elements was tested and advanced.
The public astronomical observatory program was refined and simplified. The impact of vibration on
LANDSCAPING
the public telescope was studied and an economical
Landscape geometries have been harmonized with
structural solution was developed to accommodate it. Its
the architecture to create a cohesive experience on
envelope and that of the adjacent sky lab has been fully
approaching the building. The landscaping of the entry
integrated into the form of the mechanical penthouse and
court is inspired by the natural landscape to the east of
accessibility concerns for the public have been addressed.
the building. Strategic landscaping mitigates the impact of wind and snow on pedestrians.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH Visible from the front reception desk and centrally located
The east terrace is an ideal place to view the coulee
at the base of the main atrium and winter garden on Level
landscape. Its protected micro climate makes it a great
7, the Outreach classrooms are flexible and full of light
place to teach outdoor classes and for overflow from the
and warmth. Secure, yet transparent and visible from the
main atrium during special events.
public and research spaces, the fully-equipped teaching labs accommodate grade school children from the community during field trips and summer camp.
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PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
LINK TO UNIVERSITY HALL
The location of the pedestrian bridge has been modified
The link to University Hall has been refined to
to connect the open plateau directly opposite the walkway
accommodate well-proportioned, tiered general purpose
to the north of Markin Hall, bridging over Coulee Trail, and
classroom space and a generous corridor sized to
creating a link to the upper campus. Its design has been
accommodate large groups of students travelling between
simplified to incorporate the most cost-effective structure
buildings.
possible while remaining an elegant element within the landscape. Glass guards provide views over the lower campus while weathered steel guards screen pedestrians from the wind.
Pedestrian Bridge from Upper Campus
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CAMPUS CONNECTIVITY Diagram showing pedestrian routes to the Science and Academic Building from the greater campus
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View of Main Entrance Arrival Court
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Signature Architecture Connect and integrate with the unique landscape and its history Be a unique expression of both its users and its use Be an expression of sustainability Respect and enhance the original vision for University Hall Establish a strong, contemporary architecture Elevate how the campus is perceived and improve connections locally, nationally and internationally Aid in attracting and maintaining the highest calibre faculty, staff & students
With an emphasis on maintaining the horizontal
four “light scoops�; clerestory windows that direct natural
lines of the Erickson Building, the architectural design
light into the public spaces below. The use of acoustic
progressed through the Design Development stage. The
wood panels in and around the auditorium and general
continuous precast bands that reference the precast
purpose classrooms, as well as the wood on the stairs and
concrete panels on University Hall are maintained. The
suspended meeting rooms in the main atrium, provide a
two canopies linking the four lab blocks and unifying
sense of warmth. Strategic use of colour will contribute
the footprint were reconceived as curved elements to
vibrancy and depth to the palette and becomes part of the
respond more directly to the surrounding topography.
wayfinding strategy of the building. The extensive use of glass required to achieve transparency and day-lighting is
Featuring precast and polished concrete, wood, glass
softened by the use of a variety of glazing strategies such
and dark metals, the material palette was refined
as clerestories, glass with a translucent interlayer, and
to better align with the materiality of the campus.
adhesive film, that serve to diffuse the light while providing
Corrugated metal cladding unifies the large penthouse.
varying degrees of privacy. Solid planes clad with pre-cast
The vertical corrugations act to break down the mass
panels define the primary building entrances and main
and the light silver colour of the cladding will help it to
atrium, blur the line between the interior and exterior, and
blend with the sky under certain lighting conditions.
strategically focus the view.
The penthouse cladding curves into and around the
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The cladding on the north end of University Hall
with the Science and Academic Building. Ultimately, new
must be replaced. Clad with cement board panels,
bands of horizontal windows, a continuation of the existing
installed to mimic the pattern and tone of the original
horizontal window bands that carry around the rest of the
pre-cast panels of Erickson’s design for University
building, will provide access to daylight and views. An
Hall, the new cladding will provide the non-
interim solution will be installed as part of the scope of the
combustible façade required by the Alberta Building
Science and Academic Building project. The significant
Code. The proposed solution aligns itself closely
disruption that installation of the more permanent design
with the character and spirit of the original building
entails needs to be considered when University Hall is
while simultaneously providing a strong relationship
renovated.
University Hall North End - Proposed University Hall Recladding (Glazing not included in the scope of the SAB project)
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Main Atrium - Facing East at Level 7
Main Atrium - Facing West 38
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The Integrated Design Process at Work The deletion of the energy centre created an opportunity for the design team to “reset� the design by critically evaluating the decisions made during Schematic Design and either confirming or improving upon them. The user meetings were undertaken with the following questions in mind: 1. 2. Full scale lab mockup under review by researchers and the project team
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4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Is the lab module, the width and length of the lab blocks right? Have we optimized the architectural relationship of the SAB to University Hall? Have the day-to-day movements of people within the building been properly accommodated? Are the stairs and the elevators in the right place? Have we provided spaces that will facilitate transdisciplinary research? What are the implications of deleting the EUC on the mechanical systems? Are the program elements in the right place? Can we reduce the footprint of the building? Have we met the project charter goals? Have we met the project budget?
Results: 1.
Design options for the Science and Academic Building are discussed during a public open-house
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
The building shifted north and west. A gap equal to one bay of University Hall was maintained between University Hall and the Science and Academic Building (equivalent to one structural bay of Erickson’s uncompleted building). The loading dock was reduced in width. The building footprint was minimized. Public spaces and corridors were optimized, a secondary living room space was introduced on L9. The extent of exterior public space was refined. Lab expansion space was moved to basement. The greenhouse moved outside the building footprint. Elevator and stair locations were optimized. The upper level teaching labs were relocated to allow for contiguous generic lab space. Major Instruments facilities were co-located and centralized. Chemistry teaching labs were enlarged to meet benchmarking standards. The vivarium footprint was regularized and the planning of the Vivarium fit-out was advanced. Service core configurations were optimized. A strategy was developed for the public observatory.
The IDP team was directed by the University of Lethbridge to ensure space allocation metrics that are justifiable from the perspective of government funding. It is critical to the ultimate success of the project to develop a fundamentally flexible design with labs that are primarily generic and support space that can be shared. A highlight of the Design Development stage was a fullscale mockup of a generic lab neighbourhood built by the University and displayed in the University Centre of the Arts Atrium for several weeks. An object of interest to all who encountered it, it consisted of three lab modules complete with fixed benches, cabinetry and shelves, moveable sink benches and fume hoods, whiteboard collaboration space, and enclosed support spaces. Adjacent rooms were taped out on the floor to demonstrate the relationship between open benches, enclosed support space and offices. The lab mockup played a critical role in all of the lab user sessions by allowing researchers to properly visualize both the amount of space being provided in a typical lab module and the proposed furniture layout. Moveable pieces of furniture and equipment allowed users and the design team to engage in a very successful hands-on exercise to further refine and optimize the design of a generic lab module. Interim user meetings were held via teleconference. These meetings provided opportunities for the design team to confirm decisions with the users, and gave the users opportunities to comment further on the material introduced during face-to-face meetings and integrated into the drawings. A series of integrated workshops were held by the consultant and construction management teams to develop and refine approaches to structural, mechanical and electrical systems and building code compliance. A particular emphasis was placed on confirming and developing the sustainable initiatives introduced during Schematic Design. The project team participated in benchmarking studies to compare sustainable initiatives with other institutions of similar type and size. Tours of local institutions and meetings with their respective Facilities Groups were held to understand the benefits and drawbacks of their approach to building systems, particularly as they pertain to maintenance requirements, life expectancy, reduced operational costs and estimated payback.
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Floor Plans
Appendix Level 6 general classrooms technical services workshop multi-sensory theatre maker space major instruments MR centre vivarium mechanical/electrical space phytotron neuroscience informal learning space
VIVARIUM
MECH
MEETING ROOM
MR CENTRE PHYTOTRON
MAJOR INSTRUMENTS
Department Legend
FUTURE EXPANSION
INFORMAL LEARNING SPACE
A1_Main Entry
INFORMAL LEARNING COMMONS
A2_General Classrooms B1_Technical Services B2_Innovation Maker Space
ELECTRICAL
FUTURE EXPANSION
MACHINE SHOP
MAKER SPACE
B3_Major Instrument Facilities LINK LOUNGE
TIERED LECTURE CLASSROOMS
B5_Vivarium Building Gross Electrical EUC EUC future EUC Support Mechanical
UNIVERSITY HALL
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ANIMAL MUSEUM
NORTH TERRACE
Level 7
UNDERGRADUATE BIOLOGY TEACHING LABS
CLASSROOM
GROUP STUDY ROOMS
CLASSROOM
NORTH ATRIUM
food service kiosk auditorium catering support outreach general classrooms informal learning commons teaching labs animal museum herbarium central stores loading dock / service entry informal learning space group study rooms building manager
PHYSICS TEACHING LABS
UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY TEACHING LABS
PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING LABS
INFORMAL LEARNING COMMONS
GREENHOUSE
LOADING DOCK OPEN TO BELOW
AUDITORIUM
UP
TECHNICAL SERVICES & CENTRAL STORES MAIN ATRIUM
EAST TERRACE
Department Legend
INFORMAL LEARNING SPACES
A1_Main Entry
FOOD SERVICES OPEN TO BELOW
A2_General Classrooms OPEN TO BELOW
B1_Technical Services B3_Major Instrument Facilities OUTREACH INFORMAL LEARNING COMMONS
HERBARIUM
B4_Greenhouses, Herbarium, Animal Museum
ROOF
Building Gross C1_Administrative Support WINTER GARDEN
C2_Chemistry
BUILDING MANAGER
C3_Life Sciences - Bio/Biochem C4_Psychology C5_Physics UNIVERSITY HALL
Mechanical
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NEIGHBORHOOD LOUNGE
MEETING ROOM
Level 8
NEIGHBORHOOD LOUNGE
main entry auditorium neuroscience physics psychology chemistry administrative support meeting rooms science display area teaching labs
NEUROSCIENCE
open to below
open to below
MAIN ENTRY
DN
GREEN ROOF
AUDITORIUM
CHEMISTRY
MEETING ROOM open to below
Department Legend A1_Main Entry A2_General Classrooms MEETING ROOM
PHYSICS
B3_Major Instrument Facilities C1_Administrative Support
PSYCHOLOGY NEIGHBORHOOD LOUNGE
open to below
C2_Chemistry ROOF
C3.2_Life Sciences Neuroscience C4_Psychology
NEIGHBORHOOD LOUNGE
C5_Physics
Winter Garden
Mechanical PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE BELOW
UNIVERSITY HALL
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NEIGHBORHOOD LOUNGE
Level 9
NEIGHBORHOOD LOUNGE
NORTH ATRIUM
BIOͲCHEMISTRY
biology biochemistry physics chemistry iGem administrative support meeting rooms living room teaching labs
BIOLOGY
open to below
open to below
LOUNGE NORTH LIVING ROOM MEETING ROOM
PHYSICS
open to below
COMP. CHEMISTRY
BIOCHEMISTRY TEACHING LABS
MEETING ROOM
MEETING ROOM open to below
Department Legend A1_Main Entry BIOLOGY TEACHING LABS
B3_Major Instrument Facilities C1_Administrative Support C2_Chemistry SOUTH LIVING ROOM
PHYSICS TEACHING LABS
PHYSICS
NEIGHBORHOOD LOUNGE
C3_Biochemistry C3_Life Sciences - Bio/Biochem C5_Physics Mechanical
NEIGHBORHOOD LOUNGE
WINTER GARDEN open to below
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE BELOW
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extent of core below
Level 10
extent of core below
physics sky lab public observatory mechanical space
North Atrium below
Mixed Air Plenum Shaft at L10 Mezzanine lvl abv. light scoop open to below
light scoop open to below
MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE
light scoop open to below Mixed Air Plenum Shaft at L10 Mezzanine lvl abv.
Department Legend C5_Physics Mechanical PHYSICS SKYLAB + PUBLIC OBSERVATORY
light scoop open to below Observatory Deck
Extent of Mixed Air Plenum on LV10
extent of core below
Open to Winter Garden below
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ARCHITECTS
ENERGY/CLIMATE
KPMB / Stantec Architects
TRANSSOLAR Inc.
322 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1J2
Curiestr. 2, 70563 Stuttgart
Bruce Kuwabara, Co-Project Director Michael Moxam, Co-Project Director Justin Saly, Project Manager Mitchell Hall, Project Architect Stephen Phillips, Design & Academic Planning Lucy Timbers, Associate Kael Opie, Associate Nic Green Rich Hlava Andrew Hill James Strong Amin Monsefi Mahtab Ghashghaii Chris Onyszchuk Wilfred Lach Matthew Emerson
Thomas Auer, V.P. Civil Eng, Principal Joshua Monk Vanwyck Jochen Lam
Consultant Team
LANDSCAPE PFS Studio 1777 West 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1K7 Jennifer Nagai, Partner Maureen Hetzler, Associate
CIVIL Stantec Consulting
GREENHOUSE
The Sextant Group
Greenhouse Engineering
11301 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 348, Los Angeles CA 90064
290-220 4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4J7
STRUCTURAL Entuitive
Mark Bellamy, Principal in Charge Lloyd Madge
86 Glenview Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4R 1P8 Alex Turkewitsch
Mark Valenti, President David Davis
LEED
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
13900 Maycrest Way, Suite 145, Richmond BC, V6V 3E2
Stantec Consulting
Altus Group
200 - 325 25th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 7H8
2020 - 4th Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 1W3
Keith Calder, Technical Director Luc Cormier
Markous Gad
David Crane
209 8th Avenue SW, Suite 300 Calgary, AB T2P 1B8
BUILDING CODE Brock Schroeder, Project Executive David Fox Greg Riewe
MECHANICAL Wiebe Forest Engineering 3613 - 33rd Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2A7 Marc Kadziolka, Vice President Damian Kilroe, Project Manager Zdenek Zitko
ELECTRICAL smp engineering 234 - 13th Street North, Lethbridge, AB. T1H 2R7 Brian King, Partner Dale Krall, Associate Neil Popson
Jensen Hughes
WIND + MICROCLIMATE RWDI Suite 1000, 736 8th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB, T2P 1H4 Simona Besnea, Senior Engineer Aimee Smith, Senior Specialist Monica Montefiore, Project Manager Harry Baker
ACOUSTICS RWDI Suite 1000, 736 8th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB, T2P 1H4 Sonia Beaulieu, Principal Russ Lewis, Principal Jessie Roy
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Vivarium CONSULTANT
VIBRATION NOVUS ENVIRONMENTAL 906-12th Avenue SW, Suite 600, Calgary, AB, T2R 1K7 Craig Vatcher, Project Manager Nick Walters Brad Pridham
The ElmCos Group PO Box 321, Station Main, Nanoose Bay, BC Chris Cosgrove
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER PCL Construction Management Inc 2822 - 11th Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 7S7
VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION Soberman Engineering Inc.
Paul Walker Daryll Campbell Martin Baxter
55 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 205, Toronto, ON, M4V 2Y7
GEOTECHNICAL Jonathan Soberman, P. Eng
Tetra Tech EBA
AUDIO VISUAL
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KPMB Architects
Stantec Architecture Ltd. rd
322 King Street West, 3 Floor Toronto, Ontario M5V 1J2 T. 416. 977. 5104 www.kpmb.com
200-325 25th Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2A 7H8 403.806.1576 www.stantec.com