Liu Centre for the Study of Global Issues
- Location:
- 6476 North West Marine Drive
- Date:
- 2000
- Architect:
- Arthur Erickson from Architectura
- Cost:
- $6 million
- Sources of funds:
- Dr. Liou Jieh Jow and the Liu Foundation
- Name History:
- Named after Dr. J.J. Liou, a distinguished international businessman,
to recognize his generous donations through his family's Liu Foundation
made the project possible with contributions from Mrs. Gordon T. Southam.
- Architectural features:
- This building is made up of reused construction materials and beams from
demolished buildings, primarily Pan-Hellenic House, as well as extensive
usage of fly ash, a by-product of burning coal. Its design allows 50% less
consumption of energy for light and heat through utilization of natural
light. It is a model of energy efficiency and substainability.
- Notes:
- It was the previous location for the Pan-Hellenic
House. It is designed
to symbolize the spirit of globalization and is a model of energy efficiency
and sustainability.
- Sources:
- Fine Arts Pamphlet Files (UBC Reports Aug 14,1997); Public Affairs;
UBC Reports (June 10,1999)
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