AERL - Aquatic Ecosystem Resource Laboratory

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  • Building
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Summary

The Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) is anticipated to receive LEED© Silver certification within the year. The building serves as an interdisciplinary research facility at the University of British Columbia. A large central atrium acts as a natural ventilation stack and eliminates the need for mechanical ventilation systems. In the summer, concrete surfaces are naturally cooled in the evening, providing radiant cooling for the upper three floors during the day. Thanks to the efforts of AERL staff and student volunteers, this is the only facility on the UBC Point Grey campus to have a building-wide composting program.