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Green Buildings

As a leader in sustainable education, Concordia has endeavoured to formalise its commitment to environmentally responsible development by seeking green building certifications for its most recently constructed buildings.

Bulidings - Loyola LEED Gold GE building

What is LEED?

To obtain LEED (or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, Concordia must incorporate a considerable number of features and processes that improve the building’s overall sustainability and environmental impact. Examples of these features include:

  • Bike and electric vehicle parking
  • Energy efficiency that exceeds building code standards by wide margins
  • Use of on-site renewable energy sources
  • Advanced commissioning and start-up of all building systems
  • Responsible disposal of construction waste
  • Fixtures and equipment that limit water use
  • Use of renewable and socially responsible building materials and construction practices
To learn more about LEED, visit their website.

LEED Buildings at Concordia

Click on each LEED-certified building below to learn more about its unique sustainable features.

In 2009, Concordia opened the doors to its first LEED certified building. The MB building incorporates solar technologies and advanced controls for HVAC and lighting, earning LEED Silver certification. It also incorporates responsibly sourced, renewable building materials, low-flow plumbing fixtures and a green roof space. The John Molson Building houses classrooms, study spaces, a conference center, music and dance studios as well as offices and restaurants.

Learn more about the MB building.

Incorporating natural lighting and advanced energy recuperation systems, the PERFORM center was the Loyola Campus’ first LEED certified building, obtaining a Gold rating in 2011.

Learn more about the PERFORM Center building.

Built around the same time as the PERFORM Center, Concordia’s GE building features demand- controlled lab ventilation and energy recuperating features that make it almost twice as efficient as comparable laboratory buildings. It too boasts a LEED Gold rating.

Learn more about the GE building.

The Applied Science Hub was designed to physically connect researchers and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. It houses laboratories and research spaces supporting fields such as agriculture, health and sustainable development. Launched in November 2020, the HU building incorporates demand-controlled ventilation, lighting controls and energy recuperation technologies.

Learn more about the Applied Science Hub

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Infrastructure-related research and news

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RESEARCH: To Mitigate COVID-19 in Small Crowded Rooms, Ventilation is not Enough

February 14, 2023
RESEARCH: The Little Satellite That Could (Provide Internet to Thousands of IoT Devices)

RESEARCH: The Little Satellite That Could (Provide Internet to Thousands of IoT Devices)

February 8, 2023
Montreal’s Big Flush was good message management but hid deeper problems, according to new Concordia research

Montreal’s Big Flush was good message management but hid deeper problems, according to new Concordia research

January 17, 2023
Concordia researcher helps improve indoor air quality

Concordia researcher helps improve indoor air quality

March 3, 2022
Concordia profs to publish book on the role of design, construction and real estate in advancing sustainable development

Concordia profs to publish book on the role of design, construction and real estate in advancing sustainable development

January 19, 2022
Concordia receives $1.9M for transformative coatings research

Concordia receives $1.9M for transformative coatings research

January 19, 2022
What should a smart approach to construction waste management include?

What should a smart approach to construction waste management include?

June 30, 2021
Charging thousands of electric vehicles simultaneously will be a big challenge for cities, writes Concordia researcher

Charging thousands of electric vehicles simultaneously will be a big challenge for cities, writes Concordia researcher

April 20, 2021
Concordia researchers develop a noise measuring framework for modular construction factories

Concordia researchers develop a noise measuring framework for modular construction factories

February 18, 2020
 
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