High River Community Resource Centre – Spitzee Crossing

High River, Canada

This new flood-resilient building located in the heart of High River, Alberta, offers protective services, family services, and emergency access for Alberta Conservation Officers.

High River Community Resource Centre – Spitzee Crossing

High River, Canada

This new flood-resilient building located in the heart of High River, Alberta, offers protective services, family services, and emergency access for Alberta Conservation Officers.

Built on a flood site, it now accommodates the flood-damaged Foothill School Division and many community services.

Sustainability targets for this project included:

LEED Gold for New Construction (achieved)
Measurement & Verification Plan (submetering)
Solar PV System
48% Energy Cost Savings
36% Water Use Reduction
Integrated sustainable design charettes with all stakeholders from project onset.

Project led by Lindsey Kindrat while employed at a previous firm.

location

High River, Canada

Budget

$21 M

LEED Certification

LEED® Gold for New Construction

Size

3,300 m²

Architect

Gibbs Gage Architects

Client

Alberta Infrastructure; Foothills School Division; Family Social Services

Role

Sustainability Consultant

Challenge

The Measurement & Verification Plan had to strike a balance of submetering required energy loads, in addition to Alberta Infrastructure’s selections. An M&V-specific workshop was successful in addressing this challenge. The M&V Plan was approved by CaGBC.

Solution

Ongoing integrated design workshops that involved future occupants and user groups were an opportunity to share ideas, concerns, and to align on common sustainability goals.

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High River Community Resource Centre – Spitzee Crossing