The new ABSA facility is located in Edmonton’s Research Park (Figure 1), joining 35 other technology companies and agencies. To accommodate staff and increased visitor traffic, the new ABSA facility has 51 parking spaces on the site and another 49 in the parkade below the building. Completed in May 2006, the ABSA facility utilizes glulam beams and columns to achieve the Building Committee’s design objectives for aesthetics, lighting, energy and environment.