BANFF PUBLIC PAVILION
Exposed wood details in the flexible gathering area of the Pavilion
A Passive House Low Energy Building & Rick Hansen Barrier Free
This public pavilion is approximately 230 square meters and was designed and built by our team here at HSS Design Build. The Pavilion is the most energy efficient commercial building in Banff National Park. It will service the surrounding recreation grounds and proposed skating rink, visiting tourists, and Bow Valley locals. The pavilion includes an outdoor BBQ area for the summer, a small kitchenette, a large and welcome gathering area for events, all gender washrooms and changerooms, and has been designed to be barrier free, making this truly a space for everyone. We are so excited to see this project come to life provide a gathering space for the Banff community!
Installing prefabricated mass timber structural panels on site (DLT)
Innovation & Design
The pavilion features an innovative building envelope made up from a pre-fabricated dowel laminated timber (DLT) system with layers of wood fiber insulation, making it possible to have this project “Passive House Low Energy Building” certified. The envelope sits upon a concrete slab on grade. All windows are triple glazed, cold climate Passive House certified. The majority of the materials used are natural, local, and many are made up of recyclable content. Keeping with the Town of Banff’s Design Guidelines, we have created a rustic prairie house style building that embraces the surrounding iconic views and nature; essentially, bringing the outdoors in.
The Pavilion project was awarded funding for its innovative use of prefabricated DLT panels by the Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA).
Completed project photos by Chris Conway Photography.
