How big is the Earth Science Building at UBC?
170,005 SF
The 170,005 SF building contains teaching, lab and office space, along with three lecture theatres. The five-storey structure is organized into two wings that surround an open-concept atrium with a free-floating cantilevered solid timber staircase, a first of its kind in the world.
Where in Vancouver is UBC?
The University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus is located at the western tip of the Point Grey Peninsula, close to the city of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. UBC’s second campus – Okanagan campus – is located in Kelowna, about 5 hours north-east of Vancouver.
Where are all University of British Columbia campuses located?
Today our two major campuses—in Vancouver and the Okanagan—attract, nurture and transform more than 65,000 students from Canada and 140+ countries around the world.
Is UBC not in Vancouver?
UBC Vancouver is not part of the formal City of Vancouver, nor are we led by its mayor and council. In fact UBC Vancouver is sited on and surrounded by the University Endowment Lands which are directly administered by the Government of British Columbia.
Is UBC a good place to live?
There is lots to do here, including exploring the many tourist attractions like the UBC Botanical Garden and the Museum of Anthropology. It’s also a great neighbourhood to live in if you enjoy being outdoors, with beaches and forest trails all within walking distance.
Is UBC an elite university?
The most established and influential global rankings all consistently place UBC in the top five per cent of universities in the world.
What does the UBC Earth Sciences Building do?
UBC’s Earth Sciences Building contains faculty and staff offices for each department, research laboratories, lecture theatres, a café as well as a museum. Designed to reflect the university’s commitment to sustainability, the Earth Sciences Building reduces its environmental impact with the application of a variety of innovative design features.
Who are the Faculty of Science at UBC?
The $75 million facility is home to Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Statistics, the Pacific Institute of the Mathematical Sciences, and the dean’s office of the Faculty of Science.
Where is the University of British Columbia located?
The University of British Columbia’s Earth Sciences Building is one of North America’s largest panelized wood structure and home to its Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmosphere, the Department of Statistics, the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences and the Pacific Museum of the Earth.
How big is the ESB building at UBC?
Complementing the glass-shrouded Beaty Biodiversity Museum across UBC’s Main Mall, ESB features nine-metre high-head labs penetrating the first story with floor to ceiling windows. Clearly visible from campuses’ Main Mall, the labs will offer students and visitors a unique glimpse into the world-class earth science research conducted at UBC.