IanO
Superstar
They are the new extruded box.
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Downtown Real Estate
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David A
Senior Member
Yeah it seems to be a thing these days. Its not a bad idea conceptually, but I don't think they get that much use. In 10 or 20 years, there will be a lot of reno work taking that all out.
David A
Senior Member
You know how the so called "national" media is, if it doesn't happen in Calgary it doesn't get attention. We have been doing conversions here for decades probably more so than in Calgary until recently.
I think many of the best ones here have already been done, but there are probably a few more still. Hopefully they will happen.
The one in CAB always got a lot of use during my undergrad.
northlands
Senior Member
Where was that in CAB? I know SUB had them post-reno, albeit not sure what CAB has looked like post-reno from recent
dunno
Active Member
It’s where the main staircase from the main floor to the basement food court is. Only opened in late 2019.
JNO1
Active Member
^ A lousy angle but here is a shot from early this year.
northlands
Senior Member
Wow! Big change from the CAB I remember. Looks phenomenal.
David A
Senior Member
Doesn't look so well utilized in the picture, must have been a slow day, but I don't mind the campus approach on ... well a campus.
I suspect it probably does work here. However, I think it might be over done in places not as suitable.
I suspect it probably does work here. However, I think it might be over done in places not as suitable.
husky
Active Member
CAB is usually extremely busy. Amazing what they've done, looks nothing like I remember it looking.
JNO1
Active Member
The picture was taken on January 3. Classes hadn't started yet.
IanO
Superstar
Still for sale, still with two (commencement/LEED-Energ) requirements that make it undesirable for most purchasers.
archited
Senior Member
It doesn't appear to specify a particular level of LEED certification, so not that hard to achieve.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Wouldn't any LEED or Energuide certification be quite easy to achieve now with the more stringent building code requirements under the National Building Code - Alberta Edition 2019? I feel being LEED-certified back in, say, 2010, was a big achievement but nowadays with more strict energy efficiency requirements, it isn't as hard to do.
IanO
Superstar
Significant paperwork and time. I'm not opposed to LEED, but why encumber a site with that and 'must start within a year', instead of providing a buffet of options with a portion being required.