b'PROJECT PROFILEoperable windows. Overall, the inte-rior will be serviced with 100 per cent filtered air; The use of electric air source heat pumpsto heat domestic hot water, which will reduce the GHG emissions associated with heating water by 88 per cent compared to using natural gas;A commercial kitchen with electric equipment that will operate five to six times more efficiently than a conven-tional kitchen and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent for the entire building; Low-flow showers and other water conser- vation strategies; and DESIGN RENDERINGS COURTESY OF PERKINS+WILLA zone approach to heating and cooling in which each area has been carefully plannedreduction by 30 per cent, electrical intensityHill adds these obstacles and more have to determine the best combination of low- by 18 per cent and campus natural gasbeen mitigated through a collaborative energy strategies to cool the area.consumption by 30 per centall relative todevelopment approach, noting, The deci-Speaking to this zoned approach, Wilson2010 levels. sion to engage a construction manager at a explains, The dining hall in Building Onerelatively early stage of the project life-cycle will use passive cooling solutions like open- OVERCOMING OBSTACLES was critical and brought a constructability able windows and strategic solar shading.While UVics project teams have contendedand logistical point of view to the table.When necessary on hot days, mechanicalwith the typical challenges of working on a cooling will also kick in to increase airflowThere is still much to do before UVic opens into the area. This mixed approach uses 80busy and occupied site, they have also facedthe doors to its newest campus additions. per cent less energy to cool the dining hallhurdles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.When it does, the university is hopeful the than a full mechanical approach. These include rising prices and longer leadtwo buildings will enhance campus life and times for materials and, more importantly,raise the bar for sustainable building. Ultimately, pursuing both the Passive Houseworker safety risks.and LEED v4 Gold standards will enableThis project presented us with the UVic to meet its commitment to energy effi- The pandemic has certainly had an impactopportunity to design a new dining and ciency, climate resilience and GHG emissionon this project, says Hill. [In response] wehousing space that offers community space reductions as outlined in their 2020-2021have work safe plans and safety procedures infor students to connect and engage with a Sustainability Action Plan. That plan includesplace that are strictly followed and updated asdiverse group of students and enrich their reducing total institutional GHG emissionsadvised by the Provincial Health Officer. post-secondary experience, says Wilson. MARKETPLACETo participate in the BCBEC Elements Marketplace please contact MediaEdge Publishing at 1-866-201-3096BARRY OBRIEN SPECIALIZING IN:Commercial ConstructionBricks and Blocks518 BRANT STREET, BURLINGTON, ONTARIOL7R 2G7 FireplacesRetaining WallsTEL: 905-639-4956OR1-800-749-8609FAX: 905-639-6162Cultured Stone and more.CELL: 905-330-2480bobrien@dycon.cawww.dycon.ca778-378-3548 www.bmason.ca16 BCBEC ELEMENTSA BCBEC PUBLICATION'