Make a lasting impact.
Host your next event at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability. A state-of-the-art ‘living laboratory’, where bright minds come together to innovate and remedy the world’s most pressing sustainability issues.
We welcome the UBC community and beyond to hold events and activities in any of our five room types. See below for additional booking information.
Available Rooms
Policy Lab A and B
Policy Lab A and B are one room with a dividing wall. It is suitable for meetings, workshops, video conferencing, teleconferencing and film screenings.
BC Hydro Theatre
The design and equipment specifications for the BC Hydro Theatre were developed around three core principles: flexibility, infrastructure and current/ near-future uses. It is a large room that is easily configured into a variety of layouts, suitable for community engagement, interactive workshops, charrettes and large meetings.
Atrium & Second Floor Bridge
The Atrium can be used as a registration area at all times, or for a reception outside of regular building hours (7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.). This is a public space, and users have non-exclusive access.
Room Capacity
Please note the capacities are approximate, depending on the specifications of each event.
| Room | Size | Max Occupancy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standing | Theatre | Classroom | Horseshoe | Boardroom | ||
| Atrium | 160 m2 (1717 sqft) | 180 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| BC Hydro Theatre | 132 m2 (1421 sqft) | 120 | 100 | 50 | 40 | 40 |
| Policy Lab A and B | 64 m2 (694 sqft) | 80 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 24 |
| Policy Lab A or B | 32 m2 (347 sqft) | 40 | 16 | n/a | n/a | 16 |
| Second Floor Bridge | 63 m2 (678 sqft) | 80 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Furniture and Equipment
| Room | Equipment | Furniture |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Lab A and B | Teleconferencing Large screen TV with zoom capabilities | 10 Tables Room Chairs |
| BC Hydro Theatre | HD Projectors 1 Wireless Lapel Mic 3 Handheld wireless Mics Sound System 40 feet of Whiteboards | 11 Tables 80 Stacking Chairs Podium (6 additional tables in storage) |
| Atrium | n/a | 6 One-Seater Couches 1 Two-Seater Couch |
| Second Floor Bridge | n/a | 3 Round Tables 12 Chairs 3 One-Seater Couches 1 Two-Seater Couch |
Services
Hybrid Events and Catering are available upon request for all room types.
Please note that no alcohol is permitted within the Atrium.
BC Hydro Theatre & Policy Lab A and B support exclusive access and user privacy.
Please note that the Atrium is a public space, and as such users will have non-exclusive access to this area.
Rates and Fees
For CIRS Inhabitants, hourly or single day use of the Policy Lab is free of charge and multi-day events in will be charged an hourly fee. For other UBC and external groups, an hourly or daily fee is charged for the rental of the Policy Lab.
| Room | CIRS Inhabitants | External Group |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Lab A or B | Free for single day use $15/hour for multiday use | $30 per hour $150 for 8 hour day |
| Policy Lab A and B | Free for single day use $20/hour for multiday use | $50 per hour $300 for 8-hour day |
| BC Hydro Theatre (basic) | As per Inhabitants Agreement | $400 for 4 hours $800 for 8 hours |
Atrium and Second Floor Bridge fees will be assessed according to the required space usage. Please contact tim.herron@ubc.ca for an estimate.
UBC student groups: Please to contact tim.herron@ubc.ca for pricing estimates.
Depending on the event type and timing, additional fees may apply for all user groups.
Online Booking
Please visit our online booking calendar page to verify rooms availability and submit a booking request.
Location and Parking
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability
2260 West Mall, Room 2331
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4
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Contact
Information on rooms capacity, rates and fees can be found by contacting the Events Manager at tim.herron@ubc.ca