TRENT UNIVERSITY
DR. LEO GROARKE PRESIDENT OF TRENT UNIVERSITY
aspects of the building process which helped achieve the LEED Gold accreditation include using building materials that were extracted and manufactured within 800 km of the job site, using wood from certified sustainably managed forests, and using reflective paint on the roof. The Athletics Complex, which achieved a LEED Silver rating, is another example of sustainable design on campus. The design of the
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building is in harmony with the surrounding natural environment and includes a variety of fitness and recreation features for students and the wider community. SUSTAINABLE STUDIES The sustainability office is tasked with overseeing a range of initiatives and programs which promote sustainability on campus, however Trent University also