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
Designated Parking
Two designated parking spaces adjacent to the building at the first driveway off Campus Avenue.
Exterior Entrance
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.
Tunnel Access
Tunnel entrance leading to elevator at basement level. Automatic doors at tunnel entrance.
Elevators
One fully accessible elevator.
Washrooms
Accessible washrooms on each floor and at entrance to the theatre.
Telephones
There is one accessible telephone in the main floor lobby, adjacent to the elevator.
Classroom Areas
The 400 seat theatre is fully accessible.
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.
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.