New Museum Building for the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
The new Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is a state‑of‑the‑art, 86,000 square foot facility housing more than 20 aircraft, 14 galleries, meeting rooms, classrooms, a gift shop and an observation lounge overlooking active runways. KGS Group engineered the energy‑efficient facility targeting LEED Silver certification, balancing visitor experience with performance, constructability and budget.
Working with the Museum, curator, architect, Winnipeg Airports Authority and utility owners, KGS Group’s multidisciplinary team brought the interactive galleries to life and resolved complex requirements including environmental temperature and humidity control for displays and the illumination of the grounds, building façade and galleries.
The final energy model demonstrated 39.1% annual energy savings, achieved through coordinated “out‑of‑the‑box” design strategies and rigorous quality assurance. Stakeholder concerns and issues were addressed, including energy savings, budgeting and LEED certification. The result provides Winnipeg with a destination go-to attraction and venue that welcomes visitors from across Canada and beyond.
Project Highlights
- Design and commissioning of temperature and humidity stabilization and humidification systems for artifacts
- High‑efficiency HVAC and building automation to achieve energy targets, showing 39.1% annual savings
- Electrical distribution and specialty power for interactive exhibits, AV and classrooms
- Fire protection and life‑safety systems tailored to large artifacts and public assembly spaces
- Quality assurance and internal project management including design reviews, constructability checks, and commissioning support
