Peterborough Fire Station

Peterborough Fire Station No. 2 is the City of Peterborough’s first Net-Zero Energy and Net-Zero Carbon building and a strong example of how mass timber can support resilient, high-performance civic infrastructure. 

Designed to post-disaster standards, the approximately 11,000 sq. ft. facility combines cross-laminated timber (CLT), Glulam, geothermal heating, and rooftop solar systems to create a low-carbon emergency response building.

Mass Timber and Prefabrication
Mass timber for the project included CLT wall and roof panels along with Glulam beams. The full mass timber structure was selected to reduce embodied carbon while providing the durability and resilience required for emergency services infrastructure.

The prefabricated CLT structure was manufactured offsite and craned into place, accelerating construction and improving installation efficiency. Exposed timber interiors, natural daylight, and biophilic design elements also contribute to firefighter wellness and occupant comfort.

Sustainable Civic Infrastructure
The station integrates geothermal systems, heat recovery technology, and a 96-kilowatt rooftop solar array to achieve near-zero operating energy costs and support the City’s climate goals. 

The project demonstrates how mass timber and sustainable design can work together to deliver durable, efficient, and community-focused public infrastructure.