We're in the midst of building an extension to our very small campus (yes, many are surprised that a college of this reputation only have 3 classrooms!!) The construction is at its height this season since we have this precious one month in between Summer term that just finished and the Fall which will begin officially in mid-Sept.
One very exciting part of this construction is the True North Tower, which has already received some media attention in Canada. It is called "True North" because the point of the tower will line up perfectly with the North Star, a star that for centuries has been a guide to shepherds and travelers alike through their life journeys. Embedded in the tower’s window is an array of solar cells, thin silicon and metal squares that convert light into electricity - they will illuminate the tower literally and spiritually. The panes will feature an Aramaic version of the Lord's Prayer etched into the glass. These will collect enough energy to light up the wind tower’s beautifully coloured LED lighting system designed by the artist, Sarah Halls. "They weigh an absolute ton because they're thermal panes," she said. "They're also safety glass -- they meet every code you can possibly imagine. They're basically kind of vandal proof." As one approaches the tower from a distance, the impression you get is that of looking at a waterfall.
Read more about it here.
Media Coverage.
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