Mathison Hall at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business, has earned the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC’s) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.

Designed by Diamond Schmitt, in association with GGA-Architecture, the four-storey, 111,900-sf facility represents a forward-thinking approach to campus development—a sustainable vision for unparalleled learning, innovative research, and community engagement that supports the evolving needs of the Haskayne School of Business and its community. EllisDon was general contractor.

Mathison Hall prioritizes sustainability through a comprehensive and integrated strategy that incorporates energy-efficient systems, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable materials into its design:

• The hall’s façade concepts are strategically selected to minimize TEDI by eliminating air leakage, minimizing thermal bridging and taking advantage of passive heating opportunities.
• A hydronic system is used to heat and cool the building, minimizing energy consumption and maximizing space for ventilation systems. It ensures optimal comfort and air quality by providing the right amount of fresh air to every space in the building.
• An articulated sawtooth façade encircles the large central atrium, with both an aesthetic and functional purpose, enabling natural ventilation and free cooling, further reducing energy needs.
• Roof-mounted solar panels are used to generate clean energy, offsetting a significant portion of the building’s annual emissions. It is projected to generate roughly 280 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year associated with energy required for heating, cooling and electrifying the building.

With the focus on sustainability and achieving high performance energy efficiency metrics, Mathison Hall has been designed to contribute to the University of Calgary’s carbon neutral commitments and is one of the most energy efficient buildings on campus.