Discover how Laval’s Épicentre culturel project integrates energy efficiency, high-performance HVAC systems and site execution through an integrated energy approach.
The Kolostat team had the pleasure of collaborating with Montoni et Martin Roy & Associés, as part of an integrated realization approach, on the design and implementation of Laval’s new Épicentre culturel. This 100,000 sq. ft. project features a 5th generation energy loop, combining geothermal, aerothermal, heat recovery and state-of-the-art HVAC technologies.
An integrated energy vision for a high-performance building
Right from the design stage, the aim was to optimize the use of available energy and reduce the building’s overall energy requirements. Rather than juxtaposing systems, the approach adopted is based on a coherent integration of technologies, where heat recovery becomes a central performance lever.
This logic not only improves energy efficiency, but also ensures greater operational stability and lasting performance over time.roduce heating in parallel. The result: cooling on one side and heating on the other.
Expected results thanks to an integrated approach
On a construction site, there are certain milestones that leave a lasting impression. The lifting and installation of HVAC equipment is one of them. These moments are the culmination of months of reflection, coordination and technical choices designed to deliver a high-performance, sustainable building. This phase demands close coordination between teams, rigorous planning and precise execution.
See the HVAC lifting video:
https://youtu.be/LYruq2sG_O8
Once completed, theÉpicentre culturel de Laval project will stand out for its remarkable energy performance, made possible by choices made at the design stage and gradually implemented on site.
Compared to the building code reference building, the project will make it possible to :
- around 50% reduction in energy consumption;
- a targeted 98% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
These results will be based on several complementary energy levers, integrated into a global performance approach:
- a mixed water loop to recover and redistribute heat between heating and cooling zones;
- a fresh air heat recovery system, with an efficiency of up to 90%;
- the installation of aerothermal and geothermal heat pumps, integrated into the building’s energy strategy, enabling the museum section to operate even in the event of a hydroelectric failure.
Once all systems are fully operational, this approach will optimize available energy, significantly reduce the building’s environmental footprint and ensure sustainable performance in line with project objectives.
This project demonstrates that a high-performance building relies on the alignment of engineering, field expertise, execution and optimized commissioning. When these dimensions work together, systems function as intended, energy targets are met and the value of the building is sustained over time.
Laval’s Épicentre culturel illustrates an approach where energy efficiency goes beyond technology. It is built into the choices, coordination, quality of execution and optimized operation of the systems.
At Kolostat, we believe that it’s on the job site that performance really takes shape.
References:
– Video link: https://youtu.be/LYruq2sG_O8
– Link to Montoni website : https://groupemontoni.com/fr
– Link to Martin Roy & Associés website : https://mra.qc.ca/