RESOURCE
CENTRE
DESIGN
LOCUS Resource Centre & Homeless Shelter
LOCUS Resource Centre and Homeless Shelter is a community-based centre, supporting individuals affected by homelessness by providing equitable care for all individuals, regardless of their background, identity and personal stories in an inclusive and safe space.
LEED Strategies: Rainwater Harvesting, Energy Efficient through Renewable Energy, Protection of Habitat and Restored Vegetation, Sourcing Products with Recycled Content, and Indoor Air Quality by using Low-Emitting Finishes and Materials
WELL Strategies: Thermal Comfort by using Enhanced Operable Windows, 24” Horizontal Panel Overhangs, and installing Hydronic Radiant Ceiling Panels for Radiant Heating and Radiant Cooling
Year
2023
Collaborator
Justyna Slawinski & Ashley Yachiw
Floor Plan
Site Plan
Section with Summer Sun
South Elevation
LOCUS Common Area
LOCUS Common Area