ARCHELLO YOUR CONNECTION WITH ARCHITECTURE

Athabasca University, a leader in the field of distance education, was experiencing an urgent need for a new facility to create a social heart for its academic and research staff.

Nestled within Athabasca’s boreal forest, the Academic Research Centre maximizes open workspace within the building, so as to increase social capital and encourage the opportunity for discussion and collaboration between students and faculty.

Daylight pours into to all regularly occupied space within the building. The Academic Research Centre takes advantage of natural light and pleasing views across the site, using clerestories and high window walls.

The Academic Research Centre is a model of sustainability; displacement ventilation and operable windows allow fresh air to circulate through the building, while energy efficient building systems reduce energy consumption. The facility was designed to LEED® Gold standards and seeks to serve Athabasca University well into its bright future.