Loyola Residence Tower

Building on the campus of St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Loyola Residence Tower (also known as the Ignatius Loyola Residence) in Halifax, Canada is a residence of Saint Mary's University completed in 1971. It is located on the main campus with a height of 67 metres accommodating up to 434 students on 22 floors.

It is notable as the home of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, part of the university's Department of Astronomy and Physics.^[1] The building also houses the St. Mary's University Art Gallery, which is situated on the ground floor.^[2]

In early 2023, the south-facing concrete façade of the tower was replaced with solar panels in order to reduce the university's carbon footprint. Retrofitted at a cost of C$8.5 million, the installation is expected to generate around 100,000 kWh yearly, and makes the Loyola Residence the tallest solar-integrated building in North America.^[3]

References

^ Burke-Gaffney Observatory
^ St. Mary's University Art Gallery
^ Thomas, Jesse (23 February 2023). "Saint Mary's Loyola residence stands to be tallest solar-integrated tower in North America". CTV News.