Energy efficiency experts
specializing in the
optimization of buildings.
Overview —
Red Pelican Building Science is a leading building energy modeling firm in Western Canada. We work with teams of architects, developers and project managers to determine and implement the best energy efficiency measures and strategies for each building design.
Our goal is to achieve or exceed demanding energy targets through both new innovations and conventional solutions, encompassing building envelope, mechanical, and electrical systems.
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Whole Building Energy Modeling
• National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) 2011 / 2015 / 2017 / 2020
• BC Energy Step Code, Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL)
• Net Zero Energy (NZE) / Net Zero Energy Ready (NZER)
• ASHRAE 90.1-2016 / 2019
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Parametric Analysis
• Early-stage design guidance
• Evaluation of mechanical system selections
• Building envelope, orientation, WWR, and massing optimization
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Thermal Modeling
• Two- and three-dimensional finite element analysis
• Building component thermal bridging analysis
• Window & door assembly effective U-Value determination
• Condensation potential analysis of building assemblies
Our Work —
Northern Lights Palace Retrofit
In order to analyze scenarios to achieve energy & carbon reductions over 10-and 20-year retrofit timelines at the Northern Lights Palace Multi-Use Recreation Facility, Red Pelican generated a digital representation of the existing building. From there, deep energy retrofit scenarios could be analyzed in order to meet aggressive reduction targets required by a Federal Government incentive program.
Our team employed statistical tests to calibrate the simulation within established limits. In addition to increasing the accuracy of the projected energy & carbon reductions, this process exposed energy consumption issues with the arena airside temperature setpoint as well as the pool ventilation control strategy.
Once the model was calibrated to represent the historic performance, numerous combinations of retrofit scenarios were analyzed to assess results with respect to the energy & carbon reduction objectives. The outcome involved upgrades to the envelope, lighting & controls, and mechanical systems including ice plant heat recovery. Through this process, costs were reduced by aligning the timing of upgrades with scheduled equipment end-of-life replacement.
Our Work —
Salishan Place
by the River
On the Salishan Place museum project, our team sought to understand the stakeholders’ objective of taking a leadership role in energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions. The client aspired to demonstrate this leadership in the community through a commitment to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, while also building up local industry capacity and knowledge to support future energy initiatives in the region.
In this context, Red Pelican helped to describe and simulate high performance building options, establishing an envelope-first approach which significantly decreased the heating load, thus introducing the possibility of a geothermal heat pump as the primary space heating system. This was all accomplished while maintaining the specific requirements of the project, including Class A Museum temperature and humidity conditions.
Contact us
Calgary Office
700-1816 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2M 3Y7
(403) 760-7019
ben@redpelican.ca
Langley Office
8661 201 St #200, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 0G9
(604) 982-5703
nick@redpelican.ca
Saskatoon Office
120 Sonnenschein Way, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 0W2