Dawson Creek Community Hub
All rendering by Stand Architecture
Location
Vancouver BC
Attribution
Stand Architecture
Peace Energy Cooperative
Role
Architect
Energy Performance
Net Carbon Positive
Value
+/- $3 Million
Size
600 sqm
Completion
TBD
The Dawson Creek (DC), Community Hub concept is driven by the desire to reduce DC’s Operational Carbon through the installation of solar panels on public buildings. DC receives significant sun through the year, making solar energy viable.
DC also needs a new public gathering place. The Community Hub would support a variety of public activities and amenities, including the farmers market, live shows, weather protected play space for childcare, private rental, civic events, etc.
The Community Hub is envisioned as a 600 sqm unconditioned space. The roof would be translucent solar panels, turning the majority of the space into a four season shelter similar to a solarium. A small amount of floor area would be conditioned to protect the wet areas from freezing during the winter.
The building aspires to be Net Carbon Positive, using low embodied carbon construction materials and producing significantly more energy that it uses.
