By Lara Fominoff - Lethbridge News Now

Lethbridge College Trades and Technologies building design wins prestigious award

Mar 18, 2018 | 6:00 AM

LETHBRIDGE – A big achievement for all parties involved in the design and construction of Lethbridge College’s new Trades, Technologies and Innovation building.

It has been chosen as Wood Works Alberta Prairie Wood Design’s “Top Institutional Design.”

Seven winning projects were selected overall, from more than 30 entries by an international jury panel.

The nearly 170,000 square foot, $77 million building opened in Sept. 2017, and is the largest construction project undertaken in Lethbridge College’s history. Wood elements in the building include the rafters, custom made doors and 22 massive pillars.

It was designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects in Association with Sahuri and Partners, while Stuart Olson oversaw the construction.

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Lethbridge College Vice President, Corporate Services and CFO Simon Griffiths, says wood was selected as a design element because of the focus on sustainability and efforts to target LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certification.

“The architects found many innovative ways to incorporate wood into the design process and the contractors brought it to life. It was a truly collaborative effort and we are honoured that the facility has been recognized in this way.”

The Prairie Wood Design awards program recognizes projects and organizations that advance the use of wood in construction through design and innovation.