University of Guelph Muck Research Station
Overview
Horizon Legacy undertook the renovation of the University of Guelph's Muck Research
Station, enhancing its greenhouses and research facility. This project supports the university’s renowned plant biology department.
Unique Challenges
The renovation of the University of Guelph's Muck Research Station presented unique challenges, including the need to upgrade aging infrastructure while maintaining the integrity of ongoing research projects. Additionally, the remote location in Kettleby required careful logistical planning to ensure timely delivery of materials and coordination with university schedules. Further complicating the project was the fact that it was in a remote location on environmentally sensitive lands that involved experiments with growing vegetables in a swamp.
Key Features
- Research Support: Upgraded facilities advancing research in crop protection and management, benefiting commercial agriculture.
- Modernization: Renovations include state-of-the-art enhancements to greenhouses and outbuildings, meeting the latest standards for agricultural research.
- Academic Contribution: Supporting Canada’s largest and most diverse plant biology department, underscoring Horizon Legacy’s commitment to fostering scientific research and innovation.
Client
University of Guelph, Department of Plant Agriculture
Our Impact
Horizon Legacy is revolutionizing the construction industry with the first and largest neighborhood in Canada built using onsite robotics.
Cost Efficiency
Our approach delivers an average cost of under $300K per unit (costs exclude land, servicing, softcosts) showcasing that robots can be integrated affordably while meeting and exceeding the Ontario Building Code.
With 26 rental units, including 30% affordable, we surpass industry standards.
Our project achieves a 20% reduction in energy intensity and greenhouse gas emissions, and our all-electric buildings ensure zero greenhouse gas energy consumption.
By creating wall assemblies with R-30 thermal performance and consolidating three trades into one, we effectively address the labor shortage, demonstrating the transformative potential of robotics in construction.