Two postsecondary institutions recently announced that buildings on their campuses have received notable sustainable building certifications. Trent University’s Forensics Crime Scene Facility is the first in Canada to receive the International Living Future Institute’s Zero Carbon Certification. The facility was constructed with climate-friendly materials such as cellulose insulation and wood and is powered by a 33-kilowatt solar panel that generates enough energy to fully power the facility in addition to supporting Trent’s Otanabee College. Algonquin College also shared that two of its buildings have received LEED certification: The DARE district earned LEED Gold Certification, while the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) received LEED Silver Certification.
