Green Buildings

UTM is proud to prioritize sustainability in every building project on campus. Since 2006, all large academic and research capital projects have been designed to meet at least LEED Silver certification — an internationally recognized green building standard set by the Canada Green Building Council.­­­­

 

LEED certification is based on five key categories:

  • Sustainable site development
  • Water efficiency
  • Energy efficiency
  • Materials selection
  • Indoor environmental quality

 

UTM now includes:

  • Five LEED Silver buildings
  • One LEED Gold building
  • One LEED Gold renovation

Beyond formal certifications, environmental responsibility is built into all UTM construction and renovation efforts, with a focus on energy-efficient technology, smart use of space, and eco-friendly solutions at every stage.

Learn more about LEED. 

 

Featured: New Science Building

Opened in late 2024, UTM’s New Science Building is:

  • One of the most energy-efficient bio/chem lab facilities in North America
  • Designed for interdisciplinary research and innovation
  • On track for LEED Gold certification

 

Key features:

  • Home to the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry, SpinUp wet lab incubator, Forensic Science Program
  • Houses a high-performance data centre and Facilities Management and Planning spaces
  • Includes a geothermal heating/cooling system and rooftop solar array
  • Connects directly to the William G. Davis Building

Despite the high energy demands of lab spaces, this building achieves a remarkably low carbon footprint — advancing U of T’s climate-positive goals.

 

Explore UTM’s certified green buildings below, including their details, addresses, and building codes.

 

Building Name and DetailsBuilding AddressUofT Building CodeBuilding Image

Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre

1675 Outer CircleHM
Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre

Health Sciences Complex

1777 Outer CircleHB

 

Health Sciences Complex

Instructional Centre

1599 Outer CircleIB
instructional building

Davis Building third floor

 

1867 Inner CircleDV
The indoor garden, showing bamboo plants and public art

Deerfield Hall

1535 Outer Circle 
Two students on the stairs of Deerfield Hall

Innovation Complex

1833 Inner CircleKN
The Innovation Complex in the evening

Maanjiwe nendamowinan

1535 Outer CircleMN
Artist's rendering of North Building Phase B, as seen from the football field