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)