Belleville, Ontario, February 04, 2016 – Students from the Architectural Technician/Technology program at Loyalist College were visited by renowned sustainable homes builder Chris Magwood on January 26. Sustainable design is an important focus of the Architecture program at Loyalist; so learning about real-world experiences was an excellent opportunity for the students. During his presentation, Chris offered insight into sustainable building material alternatives students can incorporate into their designs as they progress in their careers.
Chris is the Executive Director of the Endeavour Centre in Peterborough, a not-for-profit sustainable building school specializing in sustainable building materials and technologies, runs a five-month program at the Endeavour Centre where students in the program complete construction of a full-scale sustainable building project. He is a published author of, Making Better Buildings: A Comparative Guide for Sustainable Construction, a book which offers a wealth of information on using energy efficient building materials and designs to develop more environmentally friendly homes.
About The Endeavour Centre
Based out of Peterborough, Ontario, the Endeavour Centre offers workshops on a number of full-scale construction projects. Students learn how to incorporate natural building materials into their projects and are encouraged to create and produce their own renewable energy designs. For more information, please visit endeavourcentre.org
About Loyalist College
When it comes to grads getting jobs, Loyalist College is the #1 College in Ontario. According to Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released April 2015, 89.3 percent of the College’s most recent graduates found employment within six months of graduation compared to the provincial average of 84 per cent. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior student services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and 500+ online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and the LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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