Life-Cycle Assessment Study of Buchanan
Building-D
Busby Perkins+Will
Originally built in 1960 as a multi-purpose classroom, Buchanan-D (5,090sm) is currently being renovated under the university's Renew Program. The goals of the project are to meet the current and future academic needs, and optimize space to improve learning and research, while addressing the university's deferred maintenance debt. As part of the project, a post-mortem life cycle assessment and salvage value cost estimate study was completed using the Athena Environmental Impact Estimator tool.
About the Entrants
Over the past twenty years, Peter Busby and his architectural firm have established a reputation as producers of innovative and award-winning buildings and as international leaders in the sustainable design movement. A distinctive body of work built around the world has proven that beautiful forms and classic lines can co-exist with progressive thought and conscientious design. Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1984, the firm is motivated by a dedication to social and environmental responsibility and an understanding that architecture can be a powerful tool to improve people’s lives and their communities. In 2004, the firm joined forces with renowned architectural practice Perkins+Will to form Busby Perkins+Will Architects. With more than 70 staff in the Vancouver office and the bench strength of 1600 personnel in 21 offices worldwide, Busby Perkins+Will is able to meet all schedule and budget requirements while raising the bar of excellence in architecture and sustainable design to an even higher level.
Over the past 20 years, Busby Perkins+Will has established a reputation as a producer of innovative and award-winning green buildings and an international leader in the sustainable design movement. The formidable talents of our in-house research department, led by Kathy Wardle, establish Busby Perkins+Will as a leader in the industry. The department provides extensive research into emerging green building products; explores funding sources for green building initiatives; ensures each project integrates principles of sustainability from environmental, social and economic perspectives; develops sustainable guidelines for both private and public organizations; and provides policy development for public sector clients. Through a large body of completed studies, reports, lectures and presentations on sustainability, LEED Green Building Rating System, the integrated design process and other green initiatives, Busby Perkins+Will has extensive knowledge of green building programs and initiatives developed by local governments across North America and has become a leading edge resource of sustainability for both the firm and our clients.
Most recently the Busby Perkins+Will research department has prepared the Alternative Energy Performance Regulations Report and Recommendations and the Busby Perkins+Will on EcoDensity Initiative. Also Busby Perkins+Will, in association with Holland Barrs, have developed the U.S. Green Building Council’s toolkit to advance green, climate friendly buildings and neighbourhoods. This project brought together cities, non-profit organizations, corporations, and other government entities that provide leadership in climate protection, with the goal of developing a resource to support cities that have signed the U.S. Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement.