PUG Awards, Honourable Mention (2006)
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Space to think.
The Medical and Related Science (MaRS) Discovery District is a research and development haven where scientific and medical communities are brought together to facilitate the commercialization of academic research. “Parcel B” of this district includes two buildings, including retrofitting a four-storey heritage building, transforming the structure into office spaces ideal for small to mid-size companies. The south tower is located behind this heritage building and consists of eight-storeys of wet and dry laboratory space. The conference centre is located on the lower two floors in the South Tower. It consists of six meeting rooms, a video conferencing room, two serveries, and a 10,000 square foot auditorium.
Smith + Andersen was engaged to provide mechanical and electrical engineering for MaRS Parcel B.
Space to think.
The Medical and Related Science (MaRS) Discovery District is a research and development haven where scientific and medical communities are brought together to facilitate the commercialization of academic research. “Parcel B” of this district includes two buildings, including retrofitting a four-storey heritage building, transforming the structure into office spaces ideal for small to mid-size companies. The south tower is located behind this heritage building and consists of eight-storeys of wet and dry laboratory space. The conference centre is located on the lower two floors in the South Tower. It consists of six meeting rooms, a video conferencing room, two serveries, and a 10,000 square foot auditorium.
Smith + Andersen was engaged to provide mechanical and electrical engineering for MaRS Parcel B.
Discover(y) district energy.
The mechanical systems are designed to be flexible enough to accommodate either labs or office space. Heating is provided by a connection to the Enwave district steam system. The project also includes a right of way for Enwave’s high pressure steam line to go through the building to serve Toronto General Hospital. Cooling is provided by cooling towers and a condenser water backbone, capable of free cooling during the winter and shoulder seasons. The condenser water system feeds compartment room air handlers located on each floor.
The building is heated with radiators within a double wall and below the windows to keep the heritage façade within a consistent temperature range year-round. Outside air is preheated efficiently using heat recovery wheels. Space for tenant laboratory exhaust fans was included on the roof.
The electrical systems include dedicated tenant power riser systems and enhanced emergency power systems.