Construction
of the new 82,000 sq.ft. two storey free standing
retail store and administrative space for Canada's
leading not for profit supplier of outdoor recreational
equipment and clothing, Mountain Equipment Co-op.
The masonry and stone exterior of the building
is complimented by precast concrete features,
reclaimed timber, pre-finished metal cladding
and rolling steel doors to conceal loading bays.
Retail space features exposed architectural reinforced
concrete, natural lighting from a large central
atrium and extensive use of reclaimed timber,
milled specifically for the project to avoid cutting
of virgin forest growth. Project also included
the installation of a computer controlled building
automation system incorporating natural ventilation
as well as improved insulation provided by the
mountain meadow garden system, which covers a
large portion of the flat roof, was designed to
reduce the energy consumption of the facility.
Acknowledgements:
Project
was designed to LEED standard.
Sustainable
Design
