Clayton Community Centre has been awarded International Passive House certification for ultra-low energy use. Located in Surrey, British Columbia, the 76,000 sq ft / 7,060 sqm facility is the largest non-residential project to be certified in North America.

Photographer Ema Peter
The hcma designed centre combines the City of Surrey?s recreation, library, arts and parks services in a seamlessly-integrated facility. By following Passive House criteria, the centre has reduced energy consumption by 98 per cent and reduced carbon emissions by 98 per cent.  

Since 1996, 1774 buildings have been Passive House certified globally, of which, just over 100 ? mostly residential homes ? are located in North America, according to the Passive House International database. Integrating world-leading environmental standards with social inclusivity goals was central to the project objectives. In the absence of a recognized independent standard, hcma developed its own social impact framework based on principles of equity, social inclusion, security and adaptability. Clayton Community Centre is the first building to have been completed using the framework from the beginning of the design process.
Photographer Ema Peter
?Clayton Community Centre demonstrates exactly how design excellence, world-class ultra-low energy use and measurable positive social impact can co-exist. At hcma we are committed to looking outside of ourselves for answers to the rapidly-changing needs of people and spaces...