UBC Okanagan's unique building celebrates its 1st anniversary.
The energy-efficient 6-story building is cited as Canada's first student dormitory certified as a passive house that requires little energy for heating and cooling.
Overall, it uses 90% less heat and energy than traditional buildings.
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"Building Heat Stability rarely requires students to touch the thermostat. The heat and air conditioning required is modest, minimizing power usage without compromising livability. " Shannon Dan, Head of Business Operations, said.
"This is an incredible feat given the burden of heat waves on infrastructure in BC. This kind of innovation is due to the more frequent expectations of extreme weather events in the future. And technology will be more important than ever. ”
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According to the state, certification is internationally recognized. I am. The building features thick insulation, airtight and highly efficient building envelopes, and a heat recovery ventilation system.
Hundreds of new students can participate in this building to experience life on campus in a sustainable way, "B.C. Anne Kang, Minister of Higher Education and Skills Training, said.
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"Now there is a place for 220 students to call home and in the building they live in. You only need one-one-third of the energy required for a typical student dormitory. "
According to the university, the name of this building is Skeena Residence. The construction cost $ 24.98 million and the state provided $ 18.74 million.
"As Canada's first passive house accredited student dormitory," said Leslie Cormac, UBCO's chief and deputy prime minister. "Skina is an extraordinary achievement for UBC Okanagan and the team that worked on it."
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