news for 2010
Monday, January 04, 2010
Two New LEED AP staff at VDZ
Through the Fall and Winter, VDZ has been continuing to consult on projects pursuing LEED accreditation under Canadian Green Building Council. Both Mark van der Zalm - principal, and Jaki Lowe -intern BCSLA have successfully completed study and examination to become LEED AP. This designation confirms our committment to green and sustainable design and allows us to consult with knowledge and authority on development and public projects that seek this designation. All of our projects include a sustainable review lense by our staff, however - we have noticed an increase in formal LEED process for new projects. Inparticular, our public building work including: recreation centres, visitors centres, border crossings, and aquatic centres. VDZ is committed to sustainable design principals and in assisting our clients through regulatory, and program approvals.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Chuck Bailey Covered Youth Plaza awarded to VDZ
The city of Surrey has received a 1.5million dollar federal government incentive grant to complete a covered youth park for North Surrey. This park/plaza will be the first of its kind in the Lower Mainland and will feature an extensive covered area that compliments the iconographic architecture of the adjacent community centre building by CEI architects. VDZ's design work will coincide with architectural design development by CEI architects, and New Line skateparks. The design schematic has been approved and includes an extensive skate plaza, half court basketball, covered road hockey and mini-ramp area, skateable/rideable art plaza, water feature and other interesting features. The design strategy includes sustainable materials and integrated stormwater management.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Design Consulting for Fraserview Park - Vancouver
VDZ+A has been retained by the city of Vancouver Park Board for the design and redevelopment of Fraserview park. The park is located in Southeast Vancouver and is a much loved community ammenity. Public process work has already been initiated by Parks staff. VDZ+A will dovetail with these efforts to provide masterplan options to be presented to the public in February.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Grandview Park - Redevelopment, Vancouver
VDZ+A has been awarded the redevelopment consulting contract for Grandview Park in Vancouver. This park is the most used public park in the Vancouver parks system. Its location withing the commercial drive neighbourhood makes it a central meeting point for residents, remembrance day ceremonies, demonstrations, and other 'happenings'. The redevelopment of the park will include a 'green' washroom building, childrens spash park, renovated play ground, cenotaph upgrades, and new walkways, lighting, and performance space. Consulting work has been initiated with presentations to parks board anticipated for March, 2010.
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