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The town of Drayton Valley, located 90 minutes west of Edmonton, was ready for an exciting new subdivision expansion that would host a series of high-tech community buildings. The first in the plan was the Clean Energy Technology Centre (CETC), which led to a partnership with NorQuest College to enable local training and education for relevant industries to work on the project. A special feature of the CETC building was that it incorporated a beautiful community space available for social and work functions.

Arrow Engineering was brought into the CETC project by A&E Architectural & Engineering Inc. to complete the mechanical and electrical engineering designs for tender, and to provide construction administration. The building was created to operate as efficiently as possible within the existing budget, but Arrow engineers also took careful consideration to incorporate modifications for future expansions. With a plan in place to add a cogeneration plant in the coming years that houses a natural gas-fired engine to produce both electricity and heating for the building, Arrow’s design would make this expansion simple.

Arrow’s team worked closely with the town of Drayton Valley to provide guidance and options that would satisfy the town’s design needs and strict budget. Collaborating with Arrow helped the town create a new space for community members to gather, train, and share memories.