Science Wing Quad

Project Overview

In support of the University of Toronto Scarborough’s climate-positive plan and transition to low-carbon energy, Diverso was engaged to install a geothermal system at the Andrews Building to help address the limitations of its steam-based heating infrastructure. Specialized drilling techniques, including angled drilling, were used to navigate site constraints and existing infrastructure.

Diverso worked closely with Black & McDonald, the contractor, to support the successful delivery of this project. Acting as a key liaison between Diverso and representatives from the University of Toronto Scarborough, they played an integral role in aligning project requirements and facilitating effective communication across the board.

Featured Quote

“A lot of these older buildings were designed around steam, and that system is not very flexible or efficient. It makes it challenging to meet today’s heating demands while also trying to reduce emissions, so we need to transition to systems that are compatible with a low temperature solution.”

– Johnny Ravindran, Manager of Energy Management and Implementation at University of Toronto Scarborough

Additional Resources

Major geo-exchange project to boost low-carbon heating on campus

Photos courtesy of Don Campbell, University of Toronto Scarborough