Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Mixed-Use Features Contemporary Design
University Heights Professional Centre in Toronto is an eight-story, 160,000+-square-foot mixed-use building comprised of retail space on its lower levels with professional offices on its upper levels. Per the owner, Haven Developments, it was important to create an environmentally sound structure using high-reflecting materials, energy-efficient controls and low impact mechanical fixtures. University Heights was built to last and serve the long-term needs of its tenants and patrons.
ACK Architects Studio Inc. teamed up with Construction Manager Gillam Group and Skyrise Prefab Building Solutions, installing a StoPanel system that would not only provide the aesthetic range, but a fully engineered, tested, code compliant prefabricated wall panel. By using a prefabricated StoPanel system, they would cover the challenges faced with appearance and access limitations as these panels require limited to no scaffolding, much smaller installation crews and deliver improved schedule certainty. The team designed this office condominium development that includes a 10,000+ square foot open-air green roof, accessible from the third floor, and a three-story underground parking area.