Riddell Library and Learning Centre
Client: Mount Royal University
Project description
A LEED Gold, smart building that utilizes cutting-edge green technology for maximum energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact. It is a four-storey, 170,000 sq. ft. facility featuring a library and resource centre serving the 10,000+ students and community.
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Characteristics and Impacts
- The building uses the latest LED lighting technology coupled with a Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) control system. The DALI system connects each fixture to a network, allowing the user to dim or turn off lights on a per-fixture basis. Daylight harvesting and occupancy combination sensors were placed in strategic locations throughout the library.
- The design is focused on the student learning experience. There are multiple learning spaces with the latest integration technology, as well as two highly innovative areas: the Speaker’s Corner and the 3D Visualization Lab. The Speaker’s Corner consists of a large video wall complete with leading-edge audiovisual technology. The video wall features 30 video screens all working in sync, with the ability to work independently of one another, creating a stimulating area for students to learn and for users to organize unique and compelling events.
- All campus common systems were connected back to their respective MRU campus backbones for full integration and monitoring by the main campus operations team. If the building power feed is interrupted, a 400kW emergency generator is activated, powering all critical systems for the library and allowing occupants to evacuate the building safely.