The Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering, located off the east wing of the Mackenzie Building, houses state-of-the-art facilities for research and studies in engineering, including a flight-simulating wind tunnel. A 400-seat lecture theatre offers the latest in audio-visual equipment. The building is named in honour of Minto Developments Inc., an Ottawa-based real estate development firm.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
5 accessible visitor parking spaces in P2. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrances
Ramp access to front entrance with automatic doors. One of two side entrances has a level entrance but no automatic door. Accessible entrance from three levels of the MacKenzie Building.
Interior Entrances
Tunnel entrance leads to level 1 (basement).
Elevators
1 elevator serves all levels. It features tactile and braille buttons, and an audible announcement system (beeps).
Washrooms
Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on level 2 (door openers). Partially-accessible* universal washrooms on level 3 (*no door openers, and doors are self-closing).
Telephones
There is one accessible telephone in the main floor lobby, adjacent to the elevator.
Classrooms
There are no general pool classrooms in this building.
Study Areas
Not applicable.
Food/Beverages
Closest tunnel access to Residence Commons lounges and cafeteria, or outside access to the Peppermill on second floor of the Unicentre.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.
Existing Obstacles
The counters of the coat check room and the Registrar’s office are too high. The patio outside the lounge is only accessible from the inside.
Remarks/Hints
This is a new building with many accessibility features. It includes the most accessible large lecture theatre on campus.
Printing
For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.