The biggest challenge of this project was that it is a 24-hour emergency response facility and the operations of this fire hall could not be compromised by any sustainability initiatives. EcoAmmo worked closely with the facility management, operations, and consulting team to ensure solutions delivered the required win-win. Key solution areas included the apparatus bay and the air losses of the bay doors, occupant comfort post firefighting incidents, and negative pressurization to enable effective off-gassing of gear all within a cold climate.
For its overall excellence, the City of Edmonton Windermere Fire Station has been awarded: the 2018 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence; Consulting Engineers of Alberta, Award of Merit – Building Engineering (Institutional) (2024); and SABMAG Canadian Green Building Awards, Institutional (Small) Award (2024).