Capilano Library Receives LEED® Silver Certification
Williams Engineering Canada is ecstatic to announce that the Capilano Library in Edmonton, Alberta, has been awarded LEED® Silver Certification! Previously located on the second floor of Capilano Mall, the Capilano Library is now a free-standing 10,000 sq ft facility. The library features 24-hour material returns, makerspace (sewing machine, vinyl cutter, 3D printer, etc.), quiet […]
Dr. George Stanley Middle School Receives LEED® Gold Certification
Williams Engineering Canada is thrilled to announce that Dr. George Stanley Middle School in Calgary, Alberta, has been awarded LEED® Gold Certification! Dr. George Stanley Middle School serves students from grades four to nine and has a capacity of 900 students. Their mission is to have students build a connection and relationship with their curriculum […]
Going Beyond LEED Certification
When thinking of sustainable building design, one of the more commonly known certifications is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certification is a formal method of confirming that a building has been designed, constructed, and will operate in a sustainable way. LEED has been the […]
The New Era of Sustainable Design Strategies
Award Magazine, June 2017, by Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Net zero has become a bit of a buzz word in the sustainable buildings market. However, experts in the sector will tell you that while net zero energy goals certainly have their place, there is a lot more going on behind the scenes when it comes to sustainable […]
Meadows Community Recreation Centre & Library Receives LEED® Silver Certification
Williams Engineering Canada is proud to announce the Meadows Community Recreation Centre and Library in Edmonton, Alberta, has achieved LEED® Silver Certification! The Meadows Community Recreation Centre is the city’s newest LEED® certified facility and features an aquatic complex, a two-level fitness centre with an indoor track, a gymnasium, multipurpose rooms for community use, two […]
Jasper Place Library Receives LEED® Gold Certification
Williams Engineering Canada is proud to announce that the Jasper Place Library in Edmonton, Alberta, has achieved LEED® Gold Certification! The Jasper Place Library reflects the Edmonton Public Library’s desire for an open and flexible sustainable space for the residents of Edmonton and surrounding communities. Williams Engineering Canada provided mechanical and electrical consulting engineering services […]