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Construction will begin this fall on an $18 million research greenhouse that will be part of major renovations planned for the Life Science Building.

The 977-square metre (10,516-square foot) greenhouse will have dedicated research space, fully accessible public spaces and a glassed-in walkway to a new LSB atrium and lobby.

The existing Biology Greenhouse located between Hamilton Hall and the Phoenix, will stay in operation until its collection of nearly 220 plants can be relocated to their new home in 2023. That collection includes three flowering titan arums named Arthur, Phoebe and Magnus that draw crowds every time the corpse flowers bloom.

To oversee the project, Christina Dilella has joined the Faculty of Science as the LSB / Greenhouse Project Field Supervisor.

Christina will serve as the liaison between the Department of Biology, Facility Services and construction teams. Christina brings years of experience in interior design and construction and project management in the commercial, office, restaurant, retail and aerospace sectors.