Signage for Environment 3 building at University of Waterloo in a mulched in area in front of the building surrounded by a couple trees
Signage for Environment 3 building at University of Waterloo in a mulched in area in front of the building surrounded by a couple trees small trees in a mulch bed along the paver stone walkway entrance Walking bridge over a small bioswale with small trees and grass Permeable paving path leading to a gravel area of a bioswale on the side of a building Perennial plants on the green roof at the Environment building at the University of Waterloo A sign describing the make up of the constructed wet land with native green vegetation Native vegetation in a constructed wetland near the Environment building at the University of Waterloo Permeable paving sidewalk leading to the front doors of the Environment building at the University of Waterloo A close up shot of permeable paving showing the spaces between the stones Teaching circle with armor stone for seating and a diverse plant life surrounding the outside of the circle

University of Waterloo Environment 3

Expansion of the Environment 3 building at the University of Waterloo exemplifies the shift toward sustainable development.

The LEED platinum addition to the Environment building located just off the ring road of the U of W campus incorporates numerous environmental features, including a 465 m2 green roof, a bioswale, native and adaptive plantings, permeable paving, a constructed wetland, a cistern for grey water collection and re-use and multiple outdoor amenity areas, including a teaching circle, bioswale and two interior garden courts. Existing vegetation was incorporated into the final designs.

Brodie & Associates assisted with a student competition to provide additional teaching opportunities for this faculty whose key focus is environmental design. Student input was incorporated into the final design where feasible to provide meaning for the students who participated.