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How did the design team incorporate indigenous and Coast Salish values into the building's architecture?
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By using modern materials to reflect a forward-looking approach.
By integrating traditional longhouse forms and indigenous art elements into the design.
By avoiding the use of wood to minimize maintenance.
By creating a completely closed structure with no interaction with the surrounding forest.
What was a significant challenge in the structural design of the project?
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Finding the appropriate plastic and metal materials to complete the structure.
Designing the building without any windows to preserve energy.
Integrating the building into the existing campus without affecting the dense old-growth trees.
Using only steel and concrete to align with sustainable engineering practices.
What innovative approach was taken to enhance the sustainability and energy efficiency of the building?
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The exclusive use of imported materials to ensure durability.
Implementing an underfloor air distribution system from a stepped heat pump, which is highly energy efficient.
Avoiding the use of any wood or natural materials to reduce the carbon footprint.
Building entirely above ground to avoid any contact with natural elements.
What structural system was primarily used, and how was it integrated with other materials?
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A traditional steel frame system was used to ensure maximum durability.
Lightweight metal framing was used to facilitate faster construction and easier integration with glass elements.
The building was constructed entirely from precast concrete to minimize the use of wood.
Engineered wood products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) were primarily used, with strategic use of glulam beams and columns to support large spans and integrate with concrete and steel elements.
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