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Red River College’s Princess Street Campus
Truly a blend of the old and new, Red River College’s new downtown campus will be a modern,
state of the art facility that will compliment the historic façades of the Exchange District.
Located on the west side of Princess Street between Elgin Ave. and William Ave. in Winnipeg,
the new campus will be home to approximately 200 staff and 2000 students in modern media
and information technology.
The $31.5 million, 225,000 square foot RRC’s Princess Street campus will reuse and restore the
façades and selected interiors of some of Winnipeg’s oldest buildings. It will also incorporate
modern energy efficiency features that encourage the use of natural light and energy from the
sun before relying upon mechanical methods. A central feature of the campus will be atria that
act as natural heat sinks. Each atrium will capture heat from the sun and the building for
redistribution throughout the campus. The atria will be complimented by solar shades to
reduce heat and glare, and operable windows. As well, light shelves will be placed on the inside of
south facing windows to reflect light deep into rooms, reducing the need for artificial lighting.
While building the campus, the college is also striving to achieve a goal of zero landfill waste,
and to purchase building materials within a 500-kilometre radius of Winnipeg to limit vehicle
emissions. These features will enable the new campus to meet energy efficiency standards that
are 40 per cent better than the model National Energy Code for Buildings. They will also reduce
the downtown campus’ operation and maintenance costs and create a healthier and more
responsive environment for the college’s staff and students.
www.rrc-pscampus.com
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