Create a model for sustainable buildings
An iconic new hub in a prime location, the Academic Wood Tower will set a global precedent for eco-friendly architecture.
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Buildings define cities and shape our experience of urban landscapes. As climate change accelerates, architectural designs must prioritize sustainability as well as beauty—and a new building in the heart of the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus will do just that.
With this breathtaking addition to the Bloor Street cultural corridor, we’re setting a new benchmark for beautiful and sustainable design. The Academic Wood Tower will be a place that inspires big, bold ideas and fosters collaboration across the U of T community—and beyond.
Scott Mabury, Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships, U of T