From the 2024 Architectural Portfolio: Harmony Commons Passive House Dormitory

Harmony Commons at the University of Toronto Scarborough houses 718 first-year students and resident advisors along with the campus’s first full dining hall and offices for student life and campus security. As the largest Passive House project in Canada and the world’s largest Passive House residence hall, Harmony Commons reduces energy use by 70% to 80% and enhances indoor air quality and comfort. The building’s design includes a high-performance envelope with vertically patterned aluminum cladding and earthy tones. Double-story layering reduces its perceived height and it integrates seamlessly into the low-rise neighborhood.

Read more about Harmony Commons Passive House Dormitory and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.