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EXPLORE MCFEETORS HALL!  
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View of McFeetors Hall with Richardson College of the Environment. Corner of Portage Avenue and Langside Street
 
BUILDING FEATURES
McFeetors Hall has been designed to be a mixed-use housing complex, for use by not only UWinnipeg students, but by members of the community as well. The first and second floors are composed of apartment units for use by community members, particularly those with families, who are attending any educational institution in Winnipeg. 44 double and 88 single dorm rooms located on floors three through six will be for use by UWinnipeg students. The residence will contain ample study and common-area space for residents to take advantage of, as well as features such as a common kitchen and laundry facilities.
 
GREEN FEATURES

McFeetors Hall features numerous sustainable design features, and will be certified according to The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ at the LEED Silver level (33 points). The building's designers, Winnipeg's Prairie Architects, have included green features such as a geothermal heating and cooling system, water conserving fixtures, and greywater heat recovery.

McFeetors Hall is a registered project and is targeting LEED Silver certification with credits in all 6 category areas. Some of the features of the new building include:

  • Developing a building in a dense existing neighbourhood
  • Close proximity to bus routes storage for bicycles to promote alternative transportation
  • Lighting design to reduce light trespass onto neighbouring properties and to the night sky
  • Reduce water use in the building by over 30%
  • Reduce energy use in the building by over 35%
  • Divert over 75% of construction waste from the landfill
  • Incorporate recycled content and regional materials into the building
  • Use low-emitting products for paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants and carpets in the building
  • Provide operable windows and temperature and lighting controls for all occupied areas of the building
  • Provide views to the outdoors for over 90% of the spaces

Together, these features will ensure that McFeetors Hall: Great West Life Student Residence respects the environment, the local community, and its residents. For more information on LEED certification visit www.cagbc.org.


 
 
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