Located off the edge of the north-west side of West Pine Ridge, MB Canada, The Village at Pineridge Hollow is an escape from the commotion of city life. Built in 2022, The Village was constructed on forest land and is still able to showcase much of that aspect to this day.
What once was a small country gift shop has expanded to become a multi-use location with 9 separate, carefully selected and locally owned businesses plus the original gift shop itself. Local favorite eateries are included on the property as well as a grocery & specialty food store. Katrina Klassen, Vice President at Pineridge Hollow, said choosing the right vendors will be instrumental to building a community:
We wanted the right group of businesses that complemented each other without having multiple competitors in a single area. But not only was it about the type of businesses we included at The Village, it was about the business owners and entrepreneurs that operate the businesses. So, we chose individuals that have a similar mindset [to ours] and want to be a part of the community; not just because they would have a good place to operate their business.
Other experiences include walking trails, a petting zoo, a stage for live performances, The Village Market—which can host events upwards of 250 people, is a farmer’s market on special occasions, and also can become a skating rink—plus all that Manitoba’s nature can offer.
One of the main eateries at The Village is known as The Village Square, or The Square. Recognized by locals as the spot where the community comes to meet, listen, and share, he Square is a fully licensed pub and eatery. Additionally, the local franchise, Nuburger, joins The Square momentarily throughout the weekend to serve their delicious burgers and homemade house sauces.
While the final design stands out, the designers of The Village—to comply with the 2010 National Building Code of Canada—needed a light commercial Heat Recovery Ventilator to provide fresh air at a rate designated by the code within The Square. Section 6.3.1.1.2 of the 2010 NBC code reads,
… outdoor air shall be supplied to buildings for ventilation purposes in accordance with one of the following Sections of ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1, “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality,” as a minimum:
a) Section 6.2, Ventilation Rate Procedure, excluding the exception stated in Section 6.2.7.1.2 and note H of Table 6.2.2.1….
Therefore, according to Section 6.2.7.1.2, bars, cocktail lounges, and kitchens in the food and beverage service must provide an outdoor airflow rate of 7.5 cfm per person (or 0.18 cfm/ft2). In a typical, fully-packed restaurant, upwards of 150 people could be in the restaurant at any time—which would require 1,125 CFM of outdoor airflow rate.
To satisfy this project, the designers chose Fantech’s SHR light commercial Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV). The SHR ventilator is designed to supply fresh air into a building while exhausting an equal amount of contaminated air to the outdoors, all while simultaneously tempering the incoming air with sensible energy through the aluminum heat exchanger. The installing team, Southern Comfort Mechanical Inc. (SCMI) ducted the HRV to exhaust warm, stale air from the bathrooms while simultaneously introducing cool, fresh air to the dining area. This appliance ensures patrons experience fresh air indoors while staying comfortable throughout the stay.
