May 18, 2007
York University’s new building features diverse elements of green building
STEVEN EVANS, COURTESY OF BUSBY PERKINS + WILL
York University’s new computer science building in Toronto features many green elements of design and construction. Some of these include an air ventilation system that captures and recirculates body heat and windows that include sunshades and canopies to enhance daylighting yet block summer warmth.
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