b'FORTWHYTE ALIVE BUFFALO CROSSINGPhotos by Carman Tang, WCA.FORTWHYTE ALIVE BUFFALO CROSSING 2505 McGillivray Blvd. Winnipeg, MBOwner: FortWhyte AlivePrime Consultant: Stantec Architecture Ltd.Construction Manager: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.PROJECT DETAILS: FortWhyte Alives Buffalo Crossing Visitor Centre will expand FortWhytes visitor experience and capacity for environmental education and outdoor recreation. With access from McGillivray Boulevard, Buffalo Crossing will welcome visitors at the southern gateway to FortWhyte. This innovative, multi-purpose facility will set new benchmarks in climate-resilient architecture, educating and inspiring visitors to make environmentally friendly choices. The project includes the construction of a two-story, 18,000-sq.-ft. commercial building, along with an inviting walkway and bridge.Buffalo Crossing will become an iconic Winnipeg landmark, showcasing passive design principles and featuring a high-performance building envelope with simple yet effective mechanical systems. In its commitment to addressing climate change through sustainable construction, FortWhyte plans to certify the Buffalo Crossing facility to the PassiveHouse standard.FortWhyte Alive Buffalo CrossingIssue 3 | Fall Edition | 2024 BUILD MANITOBA 55'