University of Calgary Taylor Institute for Teaching & Learning
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Location
Calgary, AB
Project Size
43,000 sq. ft.
Year Completed
2015
Awards

ASHRAE Technology Awards (Society) Second Place, New Education Category (2018)

ASHRAE Technology Awards (Region XI) First Place, New Education (2017)

Alberta Construction Magazine Top Projects Institutional, Under $50-Million (2015)

Alberta Construction Magazine Top Projects Institutional, Design (2015)
 

Certifications
LEED Gold
Net Zero Ready

Award-winning energy efficiency.

The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning was constructed on the old Nickle Arts Museum site at the University of Calgary’s main campus. 

Smith + Andersen designed an ultra-low energy mechanical system for the project. This involved a dedicated outdoor air ventilation system in conjunction with slab heating/cooling, chilled beams and under floor displacement air distribution.

The predominately wood building was modelled to be 72 per cent more efficient than the Model National Energy Code for Buildings baseline, and its design achieved the maximum 19 energy points on the LEED NC 2009 Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 (EA Credit 1). In addition, the design is net zero ready. The final Energy Use Intensity (EUI) for the building was reported as 51.8 kBTU/ft2, and it achieved LEED Gold in 2017. 

Smith + Andersen has a long relationship with the University of Calgary, having provided services on a number of projects in addition to the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning in 2015. 
 

Award-winning energy efficiency.

The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning was constructed on the old Nickle Arts Museum site at the University of Calgary’s main campus. 

Smith + Andersen designed an ultra-low energy mechanical system for the project. This involved a dedicated outdoor air ventilation system in conjunction with slab heating/cooling, chilled beams and under floor displacement air distribution.

The predominately wood building was modelled to be 72 per cent more efficient than the Model National Energy Code for Buildings baseline, and its design achieved the maximum 19 energy points on the LEED NC 2009 Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 (EA Credit 1). In addition, the design is net zero ready. The final Energy Use Intensity (EUI) for the building was reported as 51.8 kBTU/ft2, and it achieved LEED Gold in 2017. 

Smith + Andersen has a long relationship with the University of Calgary, having provided services on a number of projects in addition to the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning in 2015. 
 

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This predominately wood building was modelled to be 72 per cent more efficient than the Model National Energy Code for Buildings baseline.
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University of Calgary Taylor Institute of Teaching & Learning
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The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning is net zero ready.
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Project Team