What Is CLT Flooring — And Why We Built Saskatoon's Newest Eco-Friendly Apartments Around It

Most renters have never heard of CLT flooring. That's about to change — and it's worth understanding why we chose it for College Station.

What CLT actually is. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is engineered wood made by layering and bonding solid-sawn lumber at right angles. The result is a material that's strong, stable, and far lower-carbon to produce than concrete or steel — without sacrificing durability.

Why it matters for the building. College Station is only the second building in Saskatoon to use CLT flooring. Wood sequesters carbon rather than releasing it during production, so choosing CLT is a direct way to lower the building's environmental footprint compared to conventional construction.

Why it matters for you. Beyond the sustainability case, CLT has a warmer, more natural look and feel underfoot than typical laminate or carpet. It's also easier to keep clean, which matters if you're renting somewhere for a year or two and don't want to deal with carpet stains and allergens.

The bigger picture. As Saskatoon grows, more buildings are going to have to answer for their environmental impact — not just their rent. Choosing a newer, lower-carbon building material isn't just a design decision, it's part of how the next generation of apartments in this city gets built.

If sustainable construction is something you factor into where you live, College Station is one of the very few options in Saskatoon that can actually back that up.