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Project: Biological Sciences - Zebrafish Research Laboratory Date Occupied: 2018 Description: Accommodating new research work, this lab was renovated in two parts including zebrafish housing and research lab benching and equipment. The space was fully renovated to remove dated benching and equipment and partitioning and to include new mechanical and electrical services. This project was one of several projects across the University of Toronto funded through the Federal Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) aimed at modernizing research facilities across the country. Link: Media Article |
 Project: Developmental Psychology Research Laboratory Date Occupied: Winter 2021 Description: A unique skylit space in the Humanities Wing building was renovated to create a welcoming and functional research lab for infant and child studies. The space flows from a bright and relaxing waiting area to research and student office spaces. As part of the project aging skylights were replaced, lighting upgraded to LED and materials chosen for their environmental sustainability and durability while colour adds warmth and continuity.
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Project: Archaeology Labs (DCM Design and Construction with BSN) Four Archaeology Research Labs were relocated from dark and cramped space to a quad of renovated open laboratory spaces in the Science Wing. The renovation of a bank of research spaces together allowed for the reintroduction of skylights as a pilot project that can inform future renovation across the SW Building. Here, the quality of natural light and access to long sky views that have been introduced supports the health and wellness of faculty and students, extending the value of building renewal well beyond the purely functional. |
