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Built in partnership between York University and Seneca College, the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Building showcases the commitment of both institutions to creating a more sustainable future for students, faculty and staff.
Envisioned as a ‘place of discovery’ by famed architects Moriyama & Teshima, the 2003 TEL Building fosters a culture of growth, learning and exploration through its own innovative concept. The energy-efficient structure is designed to capture an abundance of natural light, which warms the structure while enhancing spaces for social interaction, lectures and meetings. These and other green initiatives contribute to the building’s 25% reduction in energy consumption!
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Constructed in 2004 as another environmentally-friendly project by architectsAlliance, the Pond Road Residence incorporates leading-edge sustainable initiatives into its framework. It is the newest undergraduate residence on campus and is an impressive nine storeys high to make room for a growing student population.
The building features a 1,000 square metre planted greenroof that increases thermal insulation and strategically stores ground water, reducing run-off. It also contains an “in-slab” radiant heating and cooling system that uses less energy and provides better airflow than conventional forced-air or electric heaters.
What have your experiences been with these buildings? Do you know about other sustainable initiatives on campus?
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