The project entails the construction of a new clean hydrogen production facility owned by HTEC. The development includes a series of processing plants and equipment, a power station, control building, and main electrical building. The control building incorporates deep profile industrial cladding with geometric motif around the windows, which creates a strong presence and curb appeal. The interior is compact, efficient, and contemporary, allowing for both visual and digital monitoring of the whole development. The main electrical building adopts similar design aesthetics. The project supports the BC Government’s initiative of de-carbonization and will supply hydrogen to zero emission Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) and trucks.

The existing fleet storage shed needed extending to accommodate the larger size of the new compressed natural gas sewer cleaning vehicles (pumper trucks) to be housed there. New building systems were installed to incorporate the necessary CNG vehicle maintenance requirements per CSA B401 Minor Repair Standards. The building envelope was also upgraded to meet ASHRAE and VBBL energy targets. With the City now undertaking a master planning study of the whole Manitoba Yard site, it is likely that the Hydrovac building location will be redeveloped in the near future. As such, while the updated facility was required to be safe, energy efficient, and durable, it also needed to be economical and capitalize on the existing structure as much as possible. Site disruption and groundwork were minimized due to archaeological sensitivity, and construction was carried out without interruption to the yard’s operation.This is a facility that meets today’s needs and is ready for further development down the line.

Who says a compressor building can’t be cool?

This accessory building, part of the ARIEL (Advanced Rare Isotope Laboratory) at UBC, is a new free standing building that houses a compressor room for cryogenic equipment. The new ARIEL facility requires the cryogenic system for the process of cooling associated with the e-linac. Located on the south of the Experimental Hall and the existing cooling towers, it will have helium buffer tanks located on a steel rack beside the building. An overhead Mechanical and electrical service trunk carrying helium pipes and ionized water, as well as, electrical and communication conduits connects the Compressor building to the Electron Hall. For the TRIUMF staff, we incorporated a new covered bicycle storage area at the end of the trip facility.We also allowed  for a volleyball court in the neighbouring courtyard between the buildings. And just because the building is utilitarian doesn’t mean it can’t have personality, so we chose a strong vibrant colour for the west facade. An articulated wood  structure for the canopy reinforces the recreational nature of the adjacent open space.

This 2-storey building’s main purpose is to provide centralized storage and pick-up/delivery of material to the whole of TRIUMF.

The storage function occupies the main floor. And the second floor houses the design office of TRIUMF, TRIUMF is a secured site with only controlled access from the outside. The Store Building is one of the two buildings within the property that allows this controlled access. The building is designed with an industrial, contemporary expression on the exterior. The interior planning of the store is based on the security function of the building and the efficient flow of material. The offices on the 2nd floor feature an open plan with auxiliary supporting functions and ample windows around the perimeter of the building. Designed with sustainable principles in mind the building is LEED Gold standard. The compact footprint, efficient planning  and natural light formed the starting principles.