Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation

Planned useage

Rendering view of the building interior showing floor to ceiling windows, with green and gray stairs and sitting areas, and red staircase on the far end.

Rendering view of the building interior showing floor to ceiling windows, wood beams and red wall on the far end.

The CCEAI will contribute 772 net new students annually. The Province of B.C. forecasts there will be demand for 24,000+ jobs through to 2031, especially in the Mainland/Southwest region which represents ~70% of the projected workforce.

Automotive programs

The CCEAI is anchored by new automotive programs that will train automotive service technicians on the servicing and maintenance of electric vehicles — battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).

Programs related to clean energy technology (solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal, etc.) will have specialized, flexible lab space on Level 5.

Design programs

The CCEAI will also house VCC’s design and making programs. CAD/BIM, Digital Media, Fashion, and Jewellery are located on the top two levels to facilitate sharing of critique spaces, printing, labs and makerspace.

Collaborative spaces

Most of the building’s classrooms will be located on levels 2, 5 and 6 creating a physical intersection for students and faculty of the various programs to come together for social exchange. The purpose is to spark opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange, enhance the student experience, and provide opportunities for collaboration.

Rounding out the building space are Student Experience Services, Library, Learning Centre and Learning Commons, Community Commons, Indigenous Gathering Space, and Faculty Administration.

Rendered cut view of the building interior, showing four levels.