The University of New Brunswick has been at the forefront of kinesiology, physical education and recreation since 1957. The new 3 storey purpose-built facility, brings students and faculty together as never before and create a nationally significant research cluster focused on health, wellness, physical fitness and health promotion. Instead of attending classes all around the campus, undergraduate and graduate students will take their courses in a central “home,” with many more opportunities for collaboration and interaction. Designed to foster entrepreneurial endeavours in fitness, exercise and wellness. Its primary focus will be the prevention of chronic disease throughout life, with exercise and healthy lifestyle as a rehabilitation measure for obesity and diabetes. 

It is the most environmentally-friendly building on the Fredericton campus, and was designed and built to achieve a Gold certification from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) using sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, appropriate materials selection and indoor environmental quality. 

Some specific green features of this LEED-certified building include a rain catchment system, which uses recycled rainwater throughout the building; air tubes which catch outside air and bring it before the ground where it is passively heated or cooled by the earth, resulting in huge energy savings; a living wall which is made entirely from recycled material and houses over 30 unique species; and automated fresh air vents to promote a healthy environment..