Housing ministry's goal is to accelerate small-scale, multi-unit housing projects
After announcing the initiative last fall, B.C.'s Ministry of Housing has now released free standardized home designs meant to accelerate approvals and construction for greater density on lots previously zoned for single-family homes and duplexes.
According to the new catalogue published by the province, most of the designs are based on “building blocks” that can be mixed-and-matched. Examples of building blocks include garages and stackable bedrooms. Each design complies with the provincial building code and can be tailored for different lot sizes and configurations, according to the ministry.
“Our designs … are intended to be modern interpretations of the local building vernacular across the province,” Leckie Studio principal Michael Leckie said in a statement. “The designs are highly adaptable to a range of site and contextual conditions with multiple options for total floor area, roof form and esthetics.”
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