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LEED

Green Buildings

Promoting ecosystem and human health and well being

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½â€™s green buildings provide healthy places to live, learn, work, and play. They also contribute to ecosystem health and ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½â€™s goal to be a carbon-neutral campus.


MacKimmie Complex and Redevelopment Project

MacKimmie Complex and Redevelopment Project
Certified Zero Carbon Building - Design, LEED Platinum 

MacKimmie is currently (Oct 2020) the largest certified Zero Carbon Building in Canada and the first in Alberta. The project is also LEED Platinum certified. With over 85% reduction in annual energy use pre-project, the project will meet its goal to be one of the most energy efficient buildings in Canada. 

EEEL

Energy Environment Experiential Learning
LEED Platinum

Sustainable design features: automated louvres shading system, occupancy controlled lighting and naturally vegetated bioswales. Underground earth tubes precondition air and the rooftop collects stormwater/snowmelt for toilet flushing.

CDC

Child Development Centre
LEED Platinum

This first LEED Platinum building in Alberta uses grey water in its toilets, low-flow water fixtures and a state-of-the-art HVAC system. Integrated solar panels produce up to 65,000 kWh of electricity annually.

Clinical Skills Building

Clinical Skills Building
LEED Gold

Heat exchangers let air systems efficiently provide the air exchange necessary for animal and human comfort and safety. Onsite engineered wetlands recycle stormwater for non-potable reuse in the building.

Schulich School of Engineering Expansion

Schulich School of Engineering - Expansion 
LEED Gold 

An additional 18,300 square meter expansion connects engineering blocks A, C and E together. Providing collaborative lab spaces, bright studying locations and dynamic learning environments, this expansion enhances student experience to support the growing school of engineering. 

Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
LEED Gold

A super-insulated design, high performance windows, intelligently controlled LED lighting and a connection to the campus district energy system has reduced energy consumption by more than 70 per cent.

HDL

High Density Library
LEED Gold

Includes advanced mechanical systems that provide temperature and humidity control required for artifact preservation while using 40 per cent less energy. This building sits amidst native landscaping and green stormwater infrastructure.

Clinical Skills Building Expansion

Clinical Skills Building Expansion
LEED Gold

Expanding on the sustainability goals of the original building, the expansion prioritizes low energy consumption, ensuring human and animal health, and restoring outdoor space with native vegetation.

The Owerko Centre

The Owerko Centre
LEED Gold

Built inside the LEED Platinum Child Development Centre, the center features energy efficient appliances and low-flow water fixtures. The project prioritized material that had recycled content and human health benefits.

HDL Expansion

High Density Library - Expansion
LEED Gold

Approximately 4,500 square meters of storage and processing space was added to the existing high-performance storage facility. This expansion allows the facility to accommodate an additional four million-plus book volumes.

Taylor Family Digital Library

Taylor Family Digital Library
LEED Gold

This project displays native and adaptive plant species that populate the stormwater pond and raingardens around the building. The stainless steel mesh curtain minimizes heat buildup without obscuring views from within.

Administration Building

Administration Building Renovation
LEED Gold

Improvements to HVAC and lighting systems efficiency, distribution of daylight throughout the space and improved air quality with low emitting materials. Eighty-three per cent of construction waste was diverted from landfills for recycling.

Aurora

Aurora Hall
LEED Silver

This newest addition to ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s residence district, it has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions of any residence on campus. Access to daylight and excellent air quality ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents.

Crowsnest

Crowsnest Hall
LEED Silver

Constructed to meet a greenhouse gas emissions budget of no more than 100 kg of CO2 emissions per square meter each year, this building supports green living with easy access to on-site secure bike storage and nearby transit routes.

Yamnuska

Yamnuska Hall
LEED Certified

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½s first LEED certified residence building sets the bar for green campus living, using a third less energy than a conventional residence building. Every year, water efficient fixtures save enough water to fill six Olympic-size swimming pools.