Chetwynd Seniors' Housing
Additional Info
Award Winner : Metric Modular
Architectural Excellence : The first project was completed as part of an innovative Olympic Legacy Affordable Housing program. Britco’s design and project management team collaborated with BC Housing, Burrows Huggins Architects and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Games to design and build the facility. The one-storey, 12 unit complex is comprised of 6 suite modules and 2 common area modules incorporating a commercial kitchen, dining and lounge areas separated by a see-through fireplace, office and meeting room, scooter storage, as well as laundry and mechanical rooms. The building was designed for heavy snowfall and incorporates architectural features reflective of the mountain region, including heavy solid timber beams and roof detailing with broad overhangs. Extensive windows and patio doors overlook exterior covered patios and resident gardens. Designed to meet the accessibility needs of senior residents, the individual suites include small kitchens with an eating area & living room.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : Off-site modular construction allowed for the efficient completion of the complex in a remote area that is otherwise very expensive to build in. To reduce transport and installation costs, some site completion materials were packed into the modules in the building areas where they would be required on site. The modular component system greatly reduced the impact of the development on the small community and the building features many green and sustainable innovations such as a heat recovery ventilation system, high-efficiency glazing and appliances, as well as timer and motion-sensor controlled lighting.
Occupied Date : 2/15/2010
Production Start Date : 4/6/2009
Project Location City : Chetwynd
Project Location State Name : BC
Technical Innovation : To minimize the amount of site work required and reduce the construction timeline in a region with limited skilled labour and a short building season, the facility was designed to maximize the use of factory-built modular components. The lumber used in the construction of the modules was primarily sourced from BC forests damaged by Pine Beetle infestation and which otherwise would not have been used. The modules were constructed with special consideration for the comfort, safety and security requirements of the residents including high-tech nurse-call wiring and individually controlled heating systems. The window and door hardware as well as the plumbing fixtures and controls were all selected based on ease-of-use by elderly and handicapped residents.
Total Square Feet : 8750