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“We are working with builders, designers, local governments and other stakeholders as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of buildings on our environment,” Coleman said. “It is one of the many steps we are taking across government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Raising the roof on wood-frame construction will open opportunities for construction of mid-rise, medium-density housing. This type of building provides an option for communities that want to take advantage of the environmental benefits of density while preserving the character of their communities.
In the near future, the Province
will announce details of an innovative demonstration project with the Canadian
Wood Council that will provide additional insights into six-storey wood
construction in
The demonstration project will give
builders, designers and local governments an opportunity to see how six-storey
wood-frame construction can be used effectively in
“Opening up the use of wood in
mid-rise construction presents exciting opportunities to reduce the cost and
environmental impact of buildings,” said Mary Tracey, executive director of the
B.C. branch of the Canadian Wood Council. “We look forward to working with the
Province on a demonstration project that will showcase how wood can be used
safely in buildings over four storeys.”
It will also enable the Province to
evaluate building social housing using six-storey wood frame construction.
“We are delivering on our commitment
to innovative, safe construction practices,” Coleman said. “The demonstration project is one way the Province
will work with those involved in building – local governments and designers – to
make sure they have the tools they need to successfully apply the new Building
Code provisions.”
More details on the demonstration project will be available once the agreements have been finalized.
Updates will be available at www.housing.gov.bc.ca/building/wood_frame/index.htm.
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