AlbertC
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Guantanamo East looks decent...oops nevermind.
Toronto U of T: UTSC Harmony Commons | 36.95m | 9s | U of T | Handel
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Northern Light
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I can see '42' is on his game today!
He's also right.
The worst of it is the lower 2 levels which at least in one image convey fortress/bunker more than home.
But the overall treatment really isn't good either, just less bad.
It really needs 'softening'.
New 718-bed dormitory is expected to begin construction in July 2020.
The Student Residences at the University of Toronto Scarborough is designed to Passive House standards, which can reduce energy use by up to 60%. Taking advantage of the natural surroundings, the building has been sited and shaped so that as many occupied spaces as possible feel a connection to the outside. A preserved, historic grove of trees to the north becomes a focal point for common rooms, a large 2nd floor landscaped terrace and the large dining hall at ground level.
handelarchitects.com
The Student Residences at the University of Toronto Scarborough is designed to Passive House standards, which can reduce energy use by up to 60%. Taking advantage of the natural surroundings, the building has been sited and shaped so that as many occupied spaces as possible feel a connection to the outside. A preserved, historic grove of trees to the north becomes a focal point for common rooms, a large 2nd floor landscaped terrace and the large dining hall at ground level.
Handel Architects announces new Passive House student residences for University of Toronto Scarborough – Handel Architects
New 718-bed dormitory is expected to begin construction in July 2020. The Student Residences at the University of Toronto Scarborough is designed to Passive House standards, which can reduce energy use by up to 60%. Taking advantage of the natural surroundings, the building has been sited and...
DavidCapizzano
Senior Member
Is this Handel's first project in Canada?
AlexBozikovic
Active Member
This really is heinous. And Handel have done some solid work.
someMidTowner
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Looks like IBI is also involved: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-...-Toronto-Passive-House-Student-Residence.html
289_Pro
New Member
Looks like award has been given to Pomerleau. Better buckle up 
Northern Light
Superstar
Final Report recommends approval to the next Scarborough Community Council Mtg on July 17th. Report below:
PMT
Senior Member
289_Pro
New Member
What is it with our industry in Canada? We had months of good weather and now due to the delays in approval, this will be yet another Winter Work nightmare
Undead
Senior Member
From today:
Northern Light
Superstar
Update on this one in a report on the agenda of the next Business Board meeting for U of T.
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desktoplinux
New Member
Northern Light
Superstar
Dec' 21 update for this, headed to the next UT Business Board meeting.
