Waterloo Police Service
Cambridge , Ontario
New Investigative Services Branch Building
This new police facility incorporates state-of-the-art security elements with innovative sustainable green building design. The two-storey building houses forensic science laboratories, a vehicle examination garage, meeting and interview rooms, office space, computer rooms and ancillary support rooms.
High tech ventilation systems and compartmentalization were required to preserve the integrity of police evidence while protecting the building occupants from lab chemicals.
This project achieved Gold Certification by the LEED® Canada Green Building Rating System. Key sustainable features inclue water conservation, recycled materials, daylighting, individual controls, and regionally sourced materials, including steel.
Consultants
Rebanks Pepper Littlewood Architects, Enermodal Engineering Limited, MTE Consultants Inc.
Sector
Institutional
Project Duration
June 2007 - December 2008
Size
45,000sq ft (4,148m2)
Value
$9,305,000
Project Type
Public Tender
Client
Region of Waterloo