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Recycled tires create more resilient concrete: study
Researchers at the University of British Columbia used recycled tires to develop a stronger concrete that could be used for buildings.
CondoBusiness
UBC Wesbrook Village condo reaches key milestone
The final mass timber panel has been installed at Adera’s Virtuoso project in UBC’s Wesbrook Village, marking a key milestone in its construction.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Desk light helps prevent work interruptions
A UBC computer scientist has invented the FlowLight, which automatically switches from green to red when someone is working to prevent interruptions.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
UBC using Wi-Fi data to save building energy
A University of British Columbia engineer has found a way to use Wi-Fi data to determine the number of people in a building and adjust its ventilation.
Construction Business
UBC announces construction of IRSC
The University of British Columbia has announced the construction of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSC). The $5.5-million building in the heart
Canadian Facility Management & Design
UBC library facility takes a page from Harvard
UBC has taken a page from Harvard with its newly opened Library PARC facility, using a model that extends the shelf life of books from 30 years to 300.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Corporate Knights’ top green buildings in Canada
Corporate Knights has recently released its 2016 Green Buildings Review, which sorted through 200 of the leading green buildings across Canada to select the top
Building Strategies & Sustainability
UBC facility sets green campus standard
A UBC LEED Platinum certified facility known as AMS Nest is a beacon to other campuses across Canada looking to reduce their environmental footprint.
Design Quarterly
One of the tallest wood buildings set for UBC
One of the tallest wood buildings in the world will soon be constructed at UBC, providing housing for hundreds of students. When completed, the $51.5-million residence building will stand 53 metres tall (about 174 feet).