Carleton University submitted plans for a new on-campus residence building to the City of Ottawa in mid-December.

Designed in joint venture by Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects, the proposed building would stand nine storeys tall. It would include 166 units, and beds for about 450 first-year students, as well as various communal, semi-private and private amenity spaces for the use of residents and all university students.

The building would be located on the north section of the campus, to the west of Campus Avenue, and facing the main campus entrance on University Drive. Its prominent location would make the building a gateway property.

According to the design brief submitted by Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects, the building will implement a number of Passive House Design principles to create a high level of sustainability. Furthermore, the university is also considering green roofing and additional storm water management features.

Sub-consultant and specialists already engaged for the design of the building include: Read Jones Christoffersen (structural engineering), Morrison Hershfield (civil engineering), Lashley + Associates (landscape), Smith +Andersen (mechanical & electrical engineering); Footprint (energy modeling); and LMDG (building code).

The building would be Carleton’s 12^th on-campus residence facility.