In the heart of Simon Fraser University’s sustainable campus community is an unassuming early childhood education facility. However, despite its modesty, this is the world’s greenest preschool – it saves as much energy as it uses, collects and recycles more water than it consumes, and has been built and operated using locally-sourced, non-toxic materials.
Project Essentials
- LocationBurnaby, BC
- ClientSFU Community Trust
- ArchitectHCMA Architecture + Design
- Size5,700 ft² (529 m²)
- BudgetC$4 million
- Sustainable FeaturesPetal Certified, targeting Living Building Challenge certification