EJQ7 - Winter 2026 - Journal - Page 18
2025 BROWNIE AWARD WINNERS
Best Small-Scale Project
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Health Sciences – Ottawa, ON
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA transformed a contaminated former industrial site into a LEED
Platinum, 240,000 sq. ft. Faculty of Health Sciences building that is among Canada’s
lowest-energy university facilities. Completed in 2023, it diverts over 90 per cent of
construction waste, uses 57 per cent less energy, and integrates biodiversity with restored
meadows and forests. The project showcases sustainable regeneration by reconnecting
the site to the river and transit while honouring Indigenous design and fostering
interdisciplinary learning.
Project Team: University of Ottawa – Facilities Services (Construction Management),
Geosyntec Consultants (Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering), PCL Constructors
Canada (Builder), WSP Canada (Engineering services), and Architecture49 (Architect and
landscape architect partner).
GEOFF FRIGON, UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
CREDIT: TOM ARBAN
“Winning the Best Small-Scale Project Award at this year’s Brownie Awards recognizes the
University of Ottawa’s leadership in sustainable campus development and brownfield regeneration
for its Faculty of Health Sciences building. The project demonstrates how thoughtful planning,
integrated design, and risk-based remediation can address legacy contamination while delivering
strong environmental, operational, and community outcomes within a limited footprint.”
Julie Paquette, University of Ottawa
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