News Summary

The Centennial College Block A Expansion, constructed by EllisDon, has achieved the WELL Silver Certification under the WELL building standard. This certification underscores the project’s focus on sustainability and human health, with specific design decisions prioritizing air quality, water quality, and thermal comfort. The expansion involved the construction of a new five-story building with approximately 136,000 square feet of new space and 16,085 square feet of renovated area. This development addresses an anticipated classroom shortage and provides advanced facilities for the college’s academic pursuits. The project integrates Indigenous perspectives through the ‘two-eyed seeing’ concept, blending Indigenous knowledge with Western science.