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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) in British Columbia, Canada by Perkins+Will

February 3rd, 2012 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Perkins+Will

Located at the University of British Columbia, the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) is an internationally recognized research institution whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable building and urban development practices. Housing inhabitants from private, public, and non-government organization sectors, the 5,675-square-metre ‘living lab’ maximizes passive environmental strategies and demand reduction; put sustainable systems on display; and achieves net-positive energy, net-zero water, and net-zero carbon in construction and operations. More than a building, CIRS is a research tool that demonstrates the possibilities in sustainable design, serving as a catalyst for change.

Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability

Architects: Perkins+Will
Project: Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) is a ‘Living Lab’
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Architect Design: Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)

Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability

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Tags: British Columbia, Canada

Category: Research Station

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