KWAYATSUT VNHS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Location:
Vancouver, BC
System:
Fire Resistive
Sector:
Residential
Civic
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Fire-resistive glazing system by Greenlite Glass at KWAYATSUT VNHS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, Vancouver, BC.

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KWAYATSUT VNHS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

KWAYATSUT is a state of the art LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building provides supportive housing to low-income individuals that face multiple barriers and are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The supportive housing is a partnership between Vancouver Native Housing Society (VNHS) and Pacific Community Resource Society (PCRS). VNHS provides property management and 24/7 support services and security to all 103 residents, 30 youth and 73 adult residents, while PCRS provides additional support services to the 30 youth residents.

PROJECT CHALLENGES

Integrating Efficiency, Safety, and Aesthetics in Supportive Housing Design

  • Integrating an energy‐efficient glazing system into a supportive housing design
  • Ensuring optimal thermal performance and occupant safety
  • Maximizing natural light in multi‐residential spaces
  • Balancing aesthetic intent with functional performance
Fire-resistive glazing system by Greenlite Glass at KWAYATSUT VNHS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, Vancouver, BC.
Fire-resistive glazing system by Greenlite Glass at KWAYATSUT VNHS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, Vancouver, BC.
Project SOLUTION

Advanced Fire-Rated Glass: A Solution for Safety and Natural Light

  • Implemented advanced fire‑rated glass solutions for safety and natural lighting
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS

Meeting High Standards in Safety and Sustainability Through Collaborative Effort

  • Met rigorous safety and sustainability standards
  • Collaborated with VNHS and PCRS to tailor comprehensive support services
Fire-resistive glazing system by Greenlite Glass at KWAYATSUT VNHS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, Vancouver, BC.
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