Green Features

BubbleDeck
BubbleDeck is a concrete slab filled with hollow recycled plastic balls that reduce material and energy consumption compared to a solid slab. The BubbleDeck reduces 35% of concrete used, and saves 50% with the same bearing effect, which leads to further reduction through the building structure. Also, every component can be recycled. The New Academic Building will be the first in Atlantic Canada to use BubbleDeck Technology.

Green Roof
The building will have a partial "green roof" on top of the classroom section, which helps: filter pollutants out of the air and rainwater, reduce carbon dioxide levels, increase the roof's life span, and reduce heat loss and energy consumption in the winter months.

Smart Lighting
The lighting control system will help reduce electrical lighting costs by monitoring light levels in different spaces of the building. The system will automatically adjust the light levels in the spaces controlled to maintain uniform light levels in all spaces. Such controls will enable better use of natural light and reduce the use of lights when not needed especially in unoccupied spaces.

Cistern
A cistern located in the basement will be utilized to collect rain water that could be used as non-potable water to flush toilets and for landscaping purposes too thus reducing water consumption in the building.

Solar Wall Panels
Green technologies such as solar wall panels will help provide a source of renewable energy (i.e. Heat).

OptiNet Sensors
OptiNet sensors are used to sense, monitor, and document indoor air quality to ensure occupant comfort is maintained. The sensors will monitor Carbon Dioxide, Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs), Carbon Monoxide, Humidity, and Small particles as deemed necessary for the building occupant comfort.