Richmond Olympic Oval
Richmond Olympic Oval
Richmond Olympic Oval
| BC Pine-Beetle Wood Roof — The Oval’s massive ceiling is made of salvaged British Columbia wood that was damaged by a pine-beetle infestation. At a size of about 100 metres by 200 metres (2 hectares), the roof is believed to be the largest surface ever covered in the once-discarded wood. Showcasing use of this wood may encourage its application elsewhere and help mitigate the economic hardship the pine beetle epidemic has brought upon regional communities in British Columbia. |
| Rainwater Capture and Reuse — Rainwater is collected from the Oval’s vast roof through an innovative collection system featuring original Coast Salish designs by Musqueam Nation artist Susan Point. Much of the captured rainwater flows into the building’s utility systems to supplement toilet flushing. The rest is stored in a pond in front of the Oval and used to irrigate surrounding trees and landscaping. Marsh plants in the rainfall collection pond act as natural purifiers, improving water quality in the pond and in the connected Hollybridge Canal. |
| Waste Heat Reuse — Waste heat energy recovered from ice-making will be captured and reused for other purposes in the building, including domestic hot water and heating/cooling systems. As the size of the Oval’s speed-skating rink is the equivalent of six international hockey rinks, this recovered heat energy is considerable. |
| Green Buildings — The City of Richmond is targeting LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) “Silver” green building certification for the Oval, which will be a unique achievement for a facility of the Oval’s size and type. |
| Accessible Sport and Community Legacy — After the Games, the Oval facility, which was designed with flexibility in mind, will be a training and competition facility for many Paralympic sports, including wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball and adaptive rowing. The Oval will also serve as a multi-sport and wellness facility, providing a recreation legacy that will benefit the health and wellness of the community. |
