University of Toronto

Table of Contents

Locations

  1. Scarborough Campus

    1. Sustainability

      1. Sustainability Initiatives

        1. Harmony Commons

          3300 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1C 1G9

          Harmony Commons at the UTSC is the largest passive house-certified building in Canada and the world’s largest passive house dormitory. Opened in 2023, the building uses 90% less energy than traditional buildings, recycles heat from showers and kitchens, and is fully electric, reducing carbon emissions. It offers improved air quality and serves as a model for sustainable, large-scale construction.