University of Calgary

The Social Science building at the University of Calgary was given a new facade cladding — a custom solution designed to meet the architects' specific requests. The U-shaped formparts were installed "upside down" to facilitate the mounting of solar panels. As a result, they were produced with the visible side facing inward. Altogether, nearly 2,000 m² of concrete skin panels and formparts in the sandstone color were utilized. The building's redesign merges sustainability with thoughtful design. The integrated photovoltaic system produces 225 kilowatts of electricity, covering 90% of the building’s energy needs. Photos: Ditz Fejer