“Every design and engineering effort was driven by the belief that ‘living buildings’ take responsibility for the ecosystems they play an integral part in, but we also understood at a larger scale that carbon emissions, the by-product of energy produced by fossil fuels, do not respect boundaries, so efforts were also focused on the big-picture …
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Ronald McDonald House – Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Client: Ronald McDonald House Architects: ft3 Architecture Consultants: General Contractor: Bird Construction Completion: 2022 Sustainability Residential accommodations and outdoor recreation spaces for families who want to live close to their sick children while they are in the hospital. High efficiency windows and upgraded heating and ventilation systems in the new building and self isolation rooms …
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East of the Red RecPlex – Winnipeg MB, Canada
The betterment of the world is at the core of what we do. Sustainability is a major part of this, and we take a holistic approach that strives to advance all 4 pillars of sustainability equally: Environmental, Economic, Cultural, and Social. It is this expanded approach to understanding sustainable projects which we feel leads to …
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Aquatic Centre – R.M. Springfield, MB.
This new facility will “bridge the gap between seniors who need support, kids and families” –Tiffany Fell, RM of Springfield Mayor Client: R.M. of Springfield Architects: MMP Architects Inc. Consultants: unknown General Contractor: Bird Construction Completion: 2024 Sustainability The building will be designed for aging in place living using evidence based design principles. The facility …
Steep Rock Restoration – Steep Rock, MB.
Client: R.M. Grahamdale Landscape Architects: various Consultants: various General Contractor: various Completed: on-going Unplug your mind. Recharge your soul – Steep Rock Beach Park Sustainability Sustainability priorities in this area are clean lake and clean drinking water, preserving biodiversity and nature, park and walking pathways restoration. Doing so will promote tourism, economic development and good …
HSC Women’s Hospital – Winnipeg, MB.
Client: Health Sciences Centre Architects: Architecture49 and Parkin Architects Ltd. Consultants: Entro Communications General Contractor: unknown Completion: 2019 “ Rooted in the philosophy of patient and family-centred care, the new Women and Newborn Hospital was designed with intensive public and staff consultation, with the goal of environmental sustainability at the forefront..” – architecture49 Sustainability Targeted …
Riverview Health Centre Alzheimer Centre of Excellence – Winnipeg, MB.
The Centre’s objectives are: To provide supportive care for individuals who are no longer capable of living independently in the community or on a general personal care home unit. To optimize the residents quality of life. To maintain the highest degree of functional independence possible. To provide a safe and secure environment while maintaining a …
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