The Skeena Residence is part of UBC Okanagan’s (UBCO) growth plan to address the need for on-campus student housing. It is a six-storey 75,000 sq.ft. new student residence.
The new residence includes modified traditional bedrooms (2 bedrooms sharing a bathroom) as well as standard housing amenities including house lounges, informal study space and laundry facilities. The mechanical system is 100% electric and the building does not rely on any fossil fuels.