Charles E. Fipke Centre for Innovation Research is one of the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus' educational buildings located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
The 6,545 square meters of space is designated for teaching and research. The facility includes lecture rooms, classrooms, and laboratories.[1]
Inside the building
editThe building is structured so that there is a seating area in the middle of the building, with the surrounding of the area wrapped around a Starbucks and study areas. This area is a well built section towards a study area with the upper floors containing laboratories with funding[2] from Charles E. Fipke. This building mostly has smaller classrooms designed to have the students in lab exercises or more one on one engagement activities.
General list of Materials used in the construction of the building
edit- Foundation materials:
- Concrete
- Rebar (reinforcing steel)
- Formwork
- Gravel or crushed stone
- Structural materials:
- Steel beams and columns
- Concrete (for structural elements)
- Structural steel framing
- Precast concrete panels
- Masonry blocks or bricks
- Wood (for certain structures)
- Roofing materials:
- Roof trusses
- Roofing membrane
- Insulation
- Roofing materials (asphalt shingles, metal panels, etc.)
- Flashing
- Exterior wall materials:
- Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS)
- Brick
- Concrete panels
- Glass curtain walls
- Insulation materials
- Vapor barrier
- Interior wall materials:
- Drywall
- Metal or wood studs
- Insulation
- Paint or wall covering
- Acoustic materials
- Flooring materials:
- Concrete slab
- Tile
- Carpet
- Hardwood or laminate
- Raised flooring (for certain areas)
- Windows and doors:
- Aluminum or vinyl windows
- Glass doors
- Fire-rated doors
- Hardware (locks, handles, etc.)
- Mechanical and electrical systems:
- HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) equipment
- Electrical wiring and panels
- Plumbing pipes and fixtures
- Fire protection systems
- Elevators
- Finishing materials:
- Paint
- Ceiling tiles
- Lighting fixtures
- Cabinetry and countertops
- Furniture
- Safety and security features:
- Fire alarms
- Sprinkler systems
- Security cameras
- Emergency exits and signage[3]
Classes Occupying the Building
editCourse Code | Course Number |
---|---|
COSC | 101 |
COSC | 111 |
COSC | 121 |
ECON | 102 |
MGMT | 100 |
References
edit- ^ "Charles E. Fipke Centre for Innovative Research - Okanagan Campus". www.library.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Charles E. Fipke Foundation gives $6 Million to establish new research centre at UBC Okanagan". UBC Okanagan News. 2006-09-27. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "ChatGPT". openai.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.