Construction: End of July 2022 to February 2023
UBC Facilities is working together with UBC’s award-winning Third Quadrant Design—a team of more than 60 students in engineering, architecture, business, and arts to help plan and manage a new student space on campus that redefines sustainable design.
The 247-square-metre building, officially known as the Third Space Commons, will serve as a collaborative working space and living laboratory for students, industry partners and researchers to investigate zero emission, regenerative and climate-resilient design.
What to expect during construction
- Increased noise during the first few weeks of the project due to the hydro vacuum excavation work.
- General construction noise around the construction area (trucks, small excavators, use of tools, and moving equipment and materials).
- Electrical shutdown will be required at the Douglas T. Kenny Building. This will be scheduled in advance and building occupants will be notified in advance.
- Intermittent sidewalk closures and pedestrian pathways around the area may be re-routed, but access to buildings will be maintained.
For more information
- UBC Applied Science: UBC student team aims to build a net-zero student space on campus
- Third Quadrant Design: Third Space
Questions or concerns
James Woo, Project Manager: james.woo@ubc.ca
Mark Donald-Jones, Facilities Manager: mark.donald-jones@ubc.ca