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RWDI
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University of Lethbridge’s Science Commons uses passive energy design
Stantec and KPMB Architects recently completed the Science Commons, a new academic building for Alberta’s University of Lethbridge, which uses light harvesting systems and passive energy design to achieve a projected energy use reduction of 53%. The $280-million, 413,000-sf Science…
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Free building energy benchmarking tool released for Ontario designers/constructors
The new online tool, developed by RWDI in partnership with the Ontario Association of Architects and Toronto’s Architecture 2030 District, streamlines energy benchmarking and reporting during the design phase of building development projects.
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The World Trade Center Transportation Hub (Oculus) – 2017 Ambassador Award
From the October/November 2017 print issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer, p. 29 The World Trade Center Transportation Hub (Oculus) in New York City is striking in its architecture, and it was extremely complicated to build. The project pushed the boundaries…
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Studio Bell – 2017 Engineering A Better Canada Award
“The project represents a holistic design and a sophisticated integration of mechanical, acoustic and structural engineering. The building is also significant for its transformation of a condemned historical building and creating an iconic site that has become a catalyst for the re-development of one of the oldest areas in Calgary.” –Jury
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RWDI expanding in Guelph and investing in new technologies
Company establishing one of the world’s most advanced centres for wind tunnel research and rapid prototyping and modelling.
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Webinar: Architectural Aerodynamics—The Art of Shaping Building Form in a Wind Tunnel
This presentation will give a brief overview of the wind related issues in the design of high rises and, through a series of project examples, discuss various shaping strategies and how simple and effective modifications to building form help in…
