The central at rium interconn ects all three floo rs, links the building comm unity, creat es a daylit multi -purpos e hub while accommodating the turning radius fo r transporting a 4ft diameter, 24ft long pipe filled with hydrolic fluid between labs.
Expos ed conc rete ceilings contain radiant heating and cooling piping. Suspended ceilings are selectively used
The solar wall at penthouse level is angled fo r maximum efficiency and is capabl e of preheating incoming air to 16°C in on clear winter days
Fronting Longwood Road in Hamilton, Canmet Material Technology Laboratory reclaims brownfield lands and is the anchor tenant at McMaster Innovation Park.
The site offered a rare opportunity to blur the edges between the retail facility and the adja ent public park and stream ecosystem
The boardwalk approach. The energy perfo rmance of the building is exemplary given the need to att ract retail custom ers with large expans es of glazing
During daylight hours the retail floor is lit entirely with natural light from the clerestory glazing in the sawtooth roof
The exterior green wall reduces heating demand through evaporative cooling, and is irrigated using storm water from the roof.
With parking located at the rear, the building could be located at the intersection fo the principal streets, improving the pedestrian experience.
The building has a hybrid steel and glulam structure and demountable structural insulated panels for the walls and roof
