The Richardson College for the Environment & Science Complex

OwnerUWinnipeg
UWCRC Role:
Developer/Project Manager
Architect:
Number TEN Architectural Group
Size:
150,000 sq. ft.
Budget:
$67 million
Financing
$32 million
Provincial Capital Grant
$18 million
Federal Strategic Infrastructure Fund
$3.5 million
Richardson Firm, Family and Foundation
$ 13.5 million
Other private donations and leases

Houses UWinnipeg’s departments of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Studies and Sciences. Approximately 2,000 students use the building daily. Opened in June 2011.

Features:

– More than 30 research and teaching labs, including a vivarium, and a 1,127 square foot rooftop greenhouse. 
– Computer-programmed, occupant-controlled, three mode air flow system ventilates labs. A highly innovative heat recovery wheel cleans and filters lab air, and captures 80% of energy from lab exhaust.
– 3,000 square foot wall of reclaimed hard maple from the Winnipeg Roller Rink previously on the site.
– UWinnipeg’s Diversity Foods operates a main floor, licensed restaurant called Elements serving students (including those on meal plans at McFeetors Hall residence) faculty, staff and the general public.