YWCA Toronto Features Thermally Activated Slab, Geothermal Design
Since opening its doors in 1873, YWCA Toronto has worked to improve the lives of women and girls by providing training, educational opportunities and housing, while advocating for systematic change. As part of this effort, the organization recently completed construction of the YWCA Elm Centre, an $80 million, 302-unit affordable and supportive permanent housing complex for women and women-led families, located in the downtown Toronto core.
The complex, designed by regional architects with Hilditch Architects, opened in November 2011. It spans an entire city block and includes 5-, 10-, and 17-story residential towers, a restaurant, boutique, auditorium, and other commercial space, as well as the new YWCA Toronto corporate offices.