THE ATHLETICS COMPLEX, WHICH ACHIEVED A LEED SILVER RATING, IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ON CAMPUS.
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS Last year Trent University was proud to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. Whilst this was an opportunity to reflect on the university’s past achievements, history, and legacy, it was also an opportunity to look forward to the next fifty years.
Two new buildings have recently been opened on campus. The 21 Million Dollar Life and Health Sciences Building opened in 2010 and was originally designed to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification; however project staff exceeded
expectations ultimately achieving a LEED Gold certification. The building showcases environmentally-friendly design and includes bike-racks and showers for cyclists. These measures promote low-impact transportation, which is a valuable part of the LEED requirements. Other less visible
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