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The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Phase 1C Redevelopment
Client
PCL Constructors Canada Ltd.
Chris Rick, Project Director
Telephone: 905-803-4603
Email: Crick@pcl.com
Project Description
The Phase 1C Redevelopment of CAMH introduced two significant structures to Toronto’s healthcare landscape: the 8-storey McCain Complex and Recovery Building and the 7-storey Crisis and Critical Care Building. These additions provide 650,000 square feet of new clinical space, encompassing 235 patient beds, a psychiatric emergency department, research and training facilities, a 290-seat auditorium, and a mental health library. Aimed at LEED Gold certification, this project underscores CAMH’s commitment to environmental sustainability and patient-focused care.
Engineering Link was entrusted as the Building Envelope Consultant for this ambitious project, covering nearly 622,000 square feet across both new buildings. Our responsibilities involved a diverse range of services, from Schematic Design and Design Development to Thermal Modelling and Building Envelope Commissioning. The exterior wall cladding featured a mix of 3 to 5 different systems, predominantly aluminum framed curtain walls, complemented by a combination of conventional and green roof assemblies.
Role and Scope of Services
As the Building Envelope Consultant, Engineering Link’s comprehensive scope of services for the CAMH Phase 1C Redevelopment project included:
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Thermal Modelling
- Construction Document Review
- Mock-up Review
- Shop Drawing Review
- Site Reviews
- Building Envelope Commissioning
Relevance to Building 4A-Regent Park
- Sustainable Design Achievement: Attaining LEED Gold certification highlights our commitment to and proficiency in sustainable construction practices, aligning with the Building 4A project’s environmental objectives.
- Advanced Building Envelope Engineering: The project’s focus on diverse cladding systems and roofing assemblies underlines our expertise in delivering high-performance building envelopes, critical for the efficiency and sustainability goals of the Building 4A project.
Experience and Contributions for Success
- Demonstrated success in integrating sustainable design principles to achieve LEED Gold certification.
- Extensive experience in complex redevelopment project, emphasizing client/patient-centered and research-oriented spaces.
- Proven expertise in advanced building envelope engineering, ensuring high-performance and durable structures.
- Engineering Link’s involvement in the CAMH Phase 1C Redevelopment not only underscores our technical proficiency and commitment to sustainability but also positions us as an ideal partner for the Building 4A project where these competencies can contribute significantly to its success.