Single Stair Residential Buildings
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Purpose:
Current building code requires two staircases in residential buildings above two storeys. Single-staircase solutions exist that will address safety issues, enhance livability, and create more homes. This comparative study presents single-stair alternatives for typical Metro Vancouver scenarios. This report was commissioned and principally funded under BC Housing's Building Excellence Research & Education Grants and by the City of Vancouver and was prepared by Public Architecture.
Impact:
Varied residential building types can foster communities that blend different income groups, cultural backgrounds, and lifestyles, thereby enriching the social fabric of the city. The potential for increased density without compromising safety and livability offers a promising avenue to meet the growing demand for housing in urban centers.Theme:
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Published:
3/7/2024
Partners:
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, City of Vancouver, Government of Canada
Audience:
architects, city planners, design professionals, engineers
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