About the cover

In January 2024, Fanshawe celebrated the grand opening of Innovation Village. This 95,000 square-foot facility was built with connection in mind: to innovation, student success, collaboration with industry partners, to our rich Indigenous history and to sustainability.

The photograph on the cover of this edition of The Annual showcases how stunning design and purposeful sustainability features were combined to create a unique façade. Among many sustainability features in Innovation Village is the use of BIPV (building-integrated photovoltaic) solar panels to offset the energy demands of the building. The advanced nanotechnology surface treatment creates a colour with minimal reflectance, optimizing solar transmittance and energy production. Varying panel angles over the entire façade maximizes the surface area, increasing power generation while creating a stunning visual contrast. The panels are estimated to generate more than 150,000 kilowatt-hours of energy per year.

Exterior of Innovation Village Building at Fanshawe College

Features such as the solar panels, and the integration of Innovation Village with the College’s new Campus Energy Centre, will help to reduce our energy footprint and overall environmental impact.

Visit our website to learn more about Innovation Village. https://www.fanshawec.ca/partnerships/get-involved/innovation-village