Building Science Students Collaborate with LGA and Ellis Don on North York Women's Shelter
Photo: On Site at the North York Women's Shelter. Credit: Greg Labbé
FEAS Master students are volunteering their time and experience to improve the energy performance of the building envelope of the North York Women’s Shelter. Construction is underway on the 24,000 square foot accessible, purpose-built violence against women (VAW) centre.
The students will be testing the building throughout the construction process to ensure high-quality assembly. Their aim is to:
· Improve building energy efficiency
· Reduce discomfort and operating costs
· Increase building durability
Masters students are helping Levitt Goodman Architects detail the building’s air barrier system during the design stage to meet the US Army Corps of Engineers’ standard of air leakage. Students will be conducting tests throughout the construction phase, gaining valuable field experience.
For more information on the project, contact Greg Labbé: glabbe@torontomu.ca
I feel very strongly that a dose of hands-on experience is going to give anyone a real leg up in terms of experience.