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Energy Environment Experiential Learning

ABSTRACT

The Energy Environment Experiential Learning (EEEL) project responds to the necessity to replace aged facilities with new, modern, high caliber undergraduate and research laboratory environments at one of Canada’s premier university campuses. The 24,500 square metre, five storey LEED Platinum facility provides instructional space for expanded programs in energy and environment, new laboratories for undergraduate students in engineering and science, as well as research laboratories for applied chemistry and petroleum engineering. The designer and owner will demonstrate that the theme of science on display resulted in teaching and research spaces that are available for views through generous internal and external glazing. They will discuss how structural, mechanical and electrical systems were exposed for teaching and demonstration and how their design achieves an overarching result of minimizing the use of energy, water and material resources, optimizes the use of daylight, while optimizing indoor environmental quality. The presentation will showcase the off-the-shelf technologies that were melded with advanced energy reduction features to enhance the user experience and owner’s operational flexibility. Also included will be thoughts on ‘flexible use’ strategies to increase building utilization through shared common and dedicated spaces throughout the facility.

• A Tale of Two Buildings:

• EEEL:  a 21st Century Building

• Science A:  Redevelopment of the mid‐20th C 

• Engineering and Sustainability

Outline

‘University of Alberta, Calgary’ “Main Campus”:  1956

University of Calgary (est. 1966)

Main Campus, 2012 (56 years of development)

Medical/doctoral university (of 15)

~290 hectares on main campus

~850,000 GSM building area

~115 structures on eight sites

~31,000+ FLE students FT & PT

~5,000+ FTE faculty & staffAu

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Science and Engineering Complexes:Mid-20th C Alberta Public Works: • 50+ years old, 60+ year old designs• Suspect renovations over the years• Compromise of original design intent

for program capacity (atrium in-fill)• Very ‘efficient’ buildings:

• Low gross to net = narrow corridors, small lobbies

• Low floor-to-floor and low loading• “Basic” envelopes now in poor

condition

THE CHALLENGE: BASE BUILDING (1)

- Didn’t fully conform to codes at the time- Fallen well behind current codes

- Insufficient exiting- Inaccessible - EH&S systems missing

- Limited vertical capacity- Limited shaft spaces- Pre-IT – no cabling, limited telecom spaces- Pre-Sustainability: all ‘On’ or all ‘Off’

THE CHALLENGE: BASE BUILDING (2)

- Original systems all in poor condition- Suspect conditions below slab – cavities, drains- Former in-board mechanical now via tunnels- AHUs poorly located- No loading dock(s)- Roof issues – greenhouses, inaccessible confined

spaces and combustible construction.

THE CHALLENGE: BASE BUILDING (3)

THE CHALLENGE: PROGRAM SUPPORT- Facility severely limits delivery of program- Limited programmatic renovations since construction

- Stations well below standards- Many more sections- More equipment on the bench- More power needed- Wired and wireless IT needed

- Compliance difficult especially in support areas: sterilization, waste receptacles, hand wash

- Key detractor in recruiting and retention of Faculty, Staff and esp. Students

ISEEE Enrollment Planning (2006)1000 new spaces mainly in S and E programs

Experiential Learning CentreNew infrastructure to support junior science

Two initiatives combined in one facility = EEEL• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience)• Engineering (Chem-Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil)• Administrative and Research Offices, Labs• Central Instruction and Common Spaces

Then: Redevelopment of Science A• Phase One: 2011-2013 (code, programming and prep for P2)• Phase Two: ?And: Redevelopment of ENGG complex• Phase One: 2011 – 2012 (code, programming and prep for P2)• Phase Two: 2013 – 2016 (expansion, underway)

EEEL: an integrated program of work:

Narrative Programming to Consultants:

Quality environment for a community of scholars and learnersOpen main level with multipurpose foyerCentral stair for major circulation axisNatural lighting with transparencyA building that informs and educatesDesign for the future and for uncertainties

New, then redevelopment, 2007

New, then redevelopment, 2011

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~60m2/~645ft2

12 stations

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~60m2/~645ft2

12 stations

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Design Development (1)

Design Development (2)

Design Development (3)

Design Development (4)

LABORATORY

LAB SUPPORT

CLASSROOM

STUDENT USE

Design Development (5) : Level 3

FUTURE LABORATORY

Design Result (1)

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Design Result (2)

Design Result (3)

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Design Result (4)

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Design Result (5)

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Design Result (6)

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1961>1000 FTE

Redevelopment of the mid‐20th C Science A

10,000/day

2012~25,000FTE u/g

1980s:Light Rail Opens

Phase One: • ‘De-intensification’

Programmatic Changes• Most labs moved to EEEL or other buildings• Most then converted to general classrooms• Some labs re-activated• Department office relocated• Some rooms no longer in service• Reconfigured links with adjacent buildings

• Preparation for ExpansionBase Building Upgrades• Two new exiting stairs• Third stair upgraded • New elevator and shaft• New, larger washrooms• Smoke controls• Fire Detection Upgrades• Abatement

Phase One:

Phase Two: • ‘Re-intensification’ and vertical expansion• Future work, funding pending

Phase Two: main floor

Programmatic Sustainability: • Flexible, multi-purpose buildings• Social Stair + Foyer = Event Space

Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, President and Vice-Chancellor

Honourable Alison Redford QC, Premier of Alberta

Honourable Cal Dallas, Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, Alberta

Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, President and Vice-Chancellor

Ms. Bonnie DuPont, M.Ed, ICD.DChair, Board of Governors

Mr. Jim Dinning, Chancellor

His Worship Mayor Neheed Nenshi

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada

Com. Chris HadfieldJim Dinning, Chancellor, UCBob MacDonald

Programmatic Sustainability: • Flexible, multi-purpose buildings• Social Stair + Foyer = Event Space

EEEL Awards

• CaGBC LEED Platinum Rating

• SCUP/AIA-CAE Honor Award, Excellence in Architecture for a New Building

• Prairie Design Award of Merit, Recent Works

• Consulting Engineers of Alberta Award of Excellence

• City of Calgary “Calgary Awards 2011”: Environmental Achievement Award

• 2013 ASHRAE Regional XI Technology Award

The EEEL consulting team:• Prime Consultant: DIALOG• Sub-Consultants:

• Architecture and Sustainability: Perkins+Will• Structural Engineer: Read Jones

Christoffersen (RJC) with DIALOG• Electrical Engineer: SMP Consulting• Mechanical Engineer: DIALOG• Civil Engineer: AECOM

• LEED® Consultant: DIALOG• Construction Management: EllisDon Corporation• Interior Design: DIALOG with Perkins + Will• Landscape Architecture: 02 Planning + Design• Project Management: DukeEvans

• Schedule – August 2008 to Sept 2011

• Additional Fit-outs to February 2014

• Web Page – www.ucalgary.ca/eeel

Photo: Tom Arban

Mechanical Design Goals

Mechanical Design Goals

• Systems that teach• Cost Effective• High ventilation effectiveness• Decouple of heating/cooling from ventilation• Low energy• Lab safety• Flexibility in servicing spaces• Adaptable design for future (any CR → Lab)• Expansion capable (capacity, intensity)

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Photo: Tom Arban

Basement Mechanical Concept

Earthtube - concrete

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Duct Servicing Concept

Daylighting Strategy

Water Conservation

Water Conservation

Low Water Consumption

• Low demand fixtures• Dual flush toilets• Stormwater and RO Backwash Reuse• River water backup

• Toilet Flushing• Cooling tower makeup

• Lavatory gray water for acid dilution.

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Other Features

• Air Powered Vacuum System • Automated Roller Shades• Integrated Lighting Central• Full Emergency Backup Power Simplified

Mechanical

Performance

• 58% energy cost savings (9/10 LEED Points)• 68% including district energy credit (10/10)• Actual Energy Use 30% high

• Fifth Floor Development• Fine tuning Issues

• 64% water use reduction• Innovative with proven technology• Building can teach