Atira Housing Society Abbott St. Project, Targeting LEED Gold

Vancouver, British Columbia

Our Role: LEED and Carbon Neutral consultants

Client: Atira Women’s Resource Society and BC Housing

Budget: $20.8 million

Size: 70,000 sq feet (6,500 sq metres)

Timeline: 2008-2011

The Project

Part of BC Housing’s Provincial Homelessness Initiative, the Abbott Street Project is a commercial and residential mixed-use infill development serving women in transition and providing supportive housing for 125 residents with its 108 units.

Innovations and Achievements

• Focus on durable, healthy, and high-quality interior spaces with excellent ventilation and extensively day-lit spaces.

• Over 40% energy savings over standard building.

• Over 40% water savings over standard building.

• Built on a previously developed site, with excellent access to services and public transit.

• Greatly reduced on-site parking requirement.

• Special focus on resident lifestyles and living requirements.

• Green cleaning and resident engagement and education programs.

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Vancouver BC V6B 1G8
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