The Killam Memorial Library is undergoing energy and water retrofits, as well as some infrastructure renewal to improve sustainability and building performance.
This includes the following work:
- Ventilation, air distribution and controls improvements;
- Energy-efficient lighting upgrades;
- Plumbing fixture upgrades to energy efficient, touchless fixtures in washrooms;
- Upgrading main air handling units in basement and 5th floor of the Killam building;
- Conversion of heating systems from steam to hot water;
- Maintenance and/or replacement of failed windows and glass on all floors and in the atrium.
The retrofit of the Killam Memorial Library is part of Dalhousie’s overall Energy Master Plan and sustainability and climate agenda.
The program of improvements will reduce overall energy usage and energy cost of the buildings by 55%, reduce water consumption by 59% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2,157 tonnes of CO2. The improvements will provide an energy-efficient building, with significantly improved lighting and thermal comfort.
Several other upgrades will address building mechanical and electrical equipment and infrastructure, thereby improving the facility reliability and condition, and reducing maintenance costs.
In most spaces, the projects will range in complexity from lighting upgrades, to air distribution and controls upgrades. While some of the work will be done in service spaces and ‘behind-the-scenes’, there is considerable work to be done in occupied spaces throughout the facilities as well.
Location: 6225 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Sustainability and infrastructure renewal partner: MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd.
Construction Schedule: Summer 2023 to January 2026
