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- Project uploaded by Canadian Wood Council on 10-08-2024
- Project last updated by WoodWorks on 05-07-2025
Quantum Institute
Sherbrooke, QCThe Quantum Institute at Université de Sherbrooke is a pioneering example of architectural and technological innovation. The three-story building’s primary structure features mass timber—cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam—chosen for its environmental and structural advantages. The wood construction significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, cutting 183 tons of CO2, while also sequestering carbon, contributing to a positive carbon balance. The top two floors, housing advanced research labs, rest on a concrete podium, ensuring the structural stability needed for precision experiments. Innovative techniques, such as Peikko DeltaBeams and glued-in rods within the CLT, enhance load-bearing capacity, making this project the first in North America to integrate these methods. The wood structure allows for flexibility and a distinctive aesthetic, embodying sustainability while symbolizing the boundless potential of quantum science.
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Project Details
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Year Built
2022
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Number Of Stories
3
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Bldg system
Mass Timber
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Square footage
11,300
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Construction Type:
Unknown
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Building Type:
Educational
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Material Types:
Mass Timber
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT or glulam)
Project Team
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Gilles Saucier Architect/Firm
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Latéral Structural Engineer
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Raphaël Thibodeau, photographe Photographer
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Université de Sherbrooke Owner/Developer
Version History
- Project uploaded by Canadian Wood Council on 10-08-2024
- Project last updated by WoodWorks on 05-07-2025
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