Entire A-Building
"Right now, you’re in more than just a building; this space is part of our commitment to a greener future," says Henri Dekker, Associate Vice-President, Real Estate Strategy and Facilities Operations. "This is Canada’s first LEED Gold, Zero Carbon, Mass Timber, higher-education building – and, Ontario’s largest mass timber institutional building. Centennial College is leading by example with a pursuit of Zero Carbon Design and LEED Gold certification. This building features a green roof, rainwater harvesting for responsible water use, and solar panels generating 68,774 kWh annually - that's enough to power the average Canadian home for almost 7 years. We have also done this by using low embodied carbon materials such as the mass timber frame, creating a facility with an optimized air tight enclosure."
"Our dedication to sustainability extends to all-electric mechanical systems that deliver heating, ventilation, cooling and hot water without relying on fossil fuels, drawing a portion of their power through a rooftop solar array, minimizing carbon emissions which contributed to the facilities Zero Carbon Design," Henri explains. "This impressive mass timber structure, utilizing responsibly sourced Blue Spruce wood, showcases the potential of sustainable building materials. This isn't just a building; it's a lesson in sustainable architecture, demonstrating the possibilities for a more environmentally friendly future."
Centennial College is also in the process of pursuing WELL Silver Certification, which guided the integration of health, wellness and sustainable design and operational features throughout the facility. You can explore our WELL Feature Guide to learn more about the WELL Building Standard and how it has been applied to A-Building.