After more than three years, crews achieved substantial completion on George Brown College’s Limberlost Place building on April 22. The 10-storey structure, which is built using Canadian-sourced mass-timber components, was designed by the team of Moriyama Teshima Architects and Acton Ostry Architects. PCL acted as the lead contractor. The building will avoid fossil fuels … while generating the same amount of energy it consumes in part through solar energy and deep-water cooling. Key elements include the passive ventilation system powered by solar chimneys, rooftop photovoltaics, a deep-water cooling system, and flexible design components that maximize access to natural light and fresh air. “Limberlost Place sets a new standard for green building and specifically mass-timber construction,” said Limberlost Place Project Director Nerys Rau. “We are immensely proud of the progress made so far on this stunning example of climate-resilient construction that raises the bar when it comes to both design and function.”