Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat Student Building

The new three story, 230,000 SF Coast Mountain College's Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat Student Building design-build project was completed in just 16 months. The building incorporates exposed heavy timber and stacked volumetric modular design and provides access to the impressive atrium community space on each floor. Morrison Hershfield applied energy modeling and building envelope expertise to help the residence meet Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code, achieving rigorous energy efficiency and airtightness requirements in a cold climate (Zone 6). (Terrace, BC)

 

745 Thurlow Street

This stunning 23-story, 365,000 SF commercial office tower was designed to meet LEED® BD+C Core and Shell requirements. Morrison Hershfield provided building envelope services including the design and reviews of specifications and field review. (Vancouver, BC)

 

Whistle Bend Continuing Care Facility

This 500,000 SF facility is a two-phased initiative designed to integrate residents into the surrounding community. Morrison Hershfield provided building envelope, energy modeling and building performance analysis consulting services to help our client’s facility increase efficiency. (Whitehorse, BC)

 

Surrey City Hall Complex + Civic Plaza

The 210,000 SF award winning LEED® Gold Certified building includes a 100 ft. glazed atrium and design that maximizes natural light. Morrison Hershfield was the LEED® consultant and provided building envelope services. (Surrey, BC)

 

Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

The 95,000 SF innovative design includes the world’s largest span timber catenary roof and full wall height glazing. Morrison Hershfield provided building envelope consulting services including specifications and field reviews. (Surrey, BC)

 

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The 247,000 SF, six-story LEED® NC Gold certified Pharmaceutical Sciences building at UBC’s Vancouver campus community presents transparency and sustainability while leveraging the latest green technology. Morrison Hershfield provided building envelope consulting services. (Vancouver, BC)

 

Vancouver House

Vancouver House is transforming the industrial downtown area by introducing over 400 market residential units, 90 market rental units within the 52-story main tower. The two 6-story triangular shaped buildings contain office and retail space. Morrison Hershfield is providing building envelope consulting services for waterproofing and cladding. (Vancouver, BC)

 

Aldynne on the Park

Adjacent to Central Park, the 37-story tower features an elegant courtyard and underground parking. Morrison Hershfield provided building envelope consulting services including design review of exterior glazing, and opaque wall and roof assemblies. (Burnaby, BC)

 

Seylynn Village

This 28-story tower is part of a multi-phase development and includes a five-story podium and a six-story amenity wing, housing an indoor pool. Morrison Hershfield is providing building envelope consulting services, including below grade water management for the underground parkade. With its location along the Seymour River and seasonal water fluctuation, below grade waterproofing was of high importance. (Vancouver, BC)

 

The Duke

This 13-story, 145,000 SF multi-family apartment building has over 200 residential rental units. The Duke’s ample outdoor space, including the central courtyard, landscaped roof areas, children’s play place and community garden, provides plenty of room for community gathering. Morrison Hershfield provided building envelope consulting services including waterproofing consulting for the exterior amenity areas, helping to create durable, low-maintenance spaces. (Vancouver, BC)

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Helping Your Building Meet Design and Performance Goals

Building Science in Vancouver

To provide our clients helpful and timely support, our specialized Building Science group consults for clients across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and throughout British Columbia.

We help to reduce our clients’ risk and increase their return on investment through effective building envelope design and review, implementation of sustainability measures, and energy optimization analysis.

Our Vancouver clients achieve their goals utilizing our range of Building Science Consulting services; from investigation and rehabilitation of existing buildings to design assistance, performance testing, construction review and commissioning services for new buildings.

Understanding your goals is critical to how we approach your project. Guided by these goals, we work to deliver a project that meets your objectives for performance, durability and cost-effectiveness. Our strength is in our depth of expertise and our ability to collaborate with other project team members.

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