Sustainable Buildings
Â鶹´«Ã½’s sustainable buildings, like the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex and the Buhler Centre, showcase the institution’s commitment to environmental stewardship through their LEED certifications, which measure eco-friendly design. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is an internationally recognized system that rates buildings based on criteria such as energy efficiency, water conservation, and materials used.
Axworthy Health and RecPlex:
LEED Gold: Opened in 2014, this building is home to a state-of-the-art soccer and sports facility that has a mandate to have 1/3 of its use be for community youth programing.
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Richardson College for the Environment (RCFE):
LEED Gold: Opened in 2011, this building incorporates energy-efficient features like superior insulation, heat recovery systems, and sustainable materials, making it a model for environmental science and research. Additionally, to meet some of the LEED requirements for building materials - the north side atrium wall was constructed using the floor from the Winnipeg roller rink, which used to occupy these lands.
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Buhler Centre:
LEED Silver: Opened in 2010, this building is an eco-conscious space designed with energy efficiency in mind and is home to UWinnipeg's Faculty of Business and Economics.
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McFeetors Hall:
LEED Silver: Opened in 2009, this building uses a geothermal heating and cooling system, as well as air to air heat pump technology that reduces energy consumption and provides a sustainable living environment for students living in residence.
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UWSA Day Care:
LEED Certified: Opened in 2009, the UWSA Day Care provides much needed child care for the UW and surrounding community. This space can meet the demand for 112 children and meets six of the LEED categories. These include Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design Process.
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These LEED-certified buildings are part of the University’s broader sustainability strategy, which prioritizes sustainable energy use, community health, and responsible development to meet the University’s target of deriving 5% of energy from renewable resources by 2025.
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