Arts & Social Science Complex 1
B U R N A B Y
Faculty
Arts
Building Area / Cost
7,500 sq. m./ $34.1 million
Development Manager
Phil McCloy
Prime Consultant
Busby Perkins + Will Architects
Consultant Team
Structural: Fast + Epp
Mechanical: Stantec Engineering
Electrical: Acumen Consulting
Cost: BTY Group
Landscape:
Code: LMDG
Lab Consultant: CES Engineering
C A M P U S
Building Description
The 7,500 square metre building will house a new forensic centre for training and research
as well as the archeology and criminology departments and First Nations studies. In
addition, the SFU psychology clinic will move in from the East Annex building.
Design Concept
The building is U-shaped to enclose a sky-lit courtyard one quarter the size of the AQ
courtyard. The building extends the existing academic concourse to the north east and will
join with Strand Hall via a covered walkway. It features two 300-seat lecture halls, a 150-seat
lecture hall, new common space, and a new entrance to the Museum of Archaeology and
Ethnology ..
The new building will cover the roadway north of Strand Hall as well as a significant portion
of parking lot C.
Contractor/Construction Manager
Bird Construction
Contract Administrator
Todd Farup (Stantec)
Completion Date (planned)
April 2007
Figure 1: Artist’s rendering of ASSC 1
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Green Building Features
The building is designed with multiple green building features based on the LEED standard.
The design achieves high energy efficiency targets that meet CBIP goals (at least 25% below
Model National Energy Code). Passive solar design strategies were integrated through
calculated external shades for south, east and west exposures as well as high efficiency
glazing and high wall insulation values.
 The building has over 50% green roof which further insulates the building and reduces
heat loss, while acting to detain rainwater rate and flow.
 The U-shaped courtyard design maximizes day-lighting as well as increases the number
of work areas with views.
 Energy efficient lighting includes electronic ballasts, use of day-lighting strategies and
room occupancy controls.
Project Highlights
 Heating and cooling is provided by radiant ceiling panels in classrooms and labs, with
hydronic baseboard radiators elsewhere. Under-floor air systems are included in the 300
seat lecture theatre and atrium space.
Over 50% green roof
U-shaped courtyard maximizes views
for occupants
 Heat recovery systems capture waste heat in exhaust air prior to release.
Passive solar design strategies to
minimize heat gain
 Operable windows throughout provide natural ventilation.
High efficiency building envelope
Construction Update
Excavation just outside the northeast Academic Quadrangle started in 2004, and the
building is slated to be ready for move-in early 2007.
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