BRAMPTON, ON
Basswood Senior Residences
The Basswood Senior Residences development is a nine-storey, 198 bed seniors-focused residential building.
It includes a main floor amenity space and library, while care spaces are provided elsewhere on the site.
The approach to building code compliance required the occupancy to be well defined and discussed with all stakeholders to reduce the number of Alternative Solutions required for a B-2 or Group C, retirement home occupancy.
Entuitive is providing structural engineering, building envelope, and building code compliance services. A key focus of the project is the use of mass timber throughout for sustainability and aesthetic benefits.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
CLIENT
Region of Peel
ARCHITECT
Kasian
OUR ROLE(S)
Building Code Consultant; Structural Engineering Consultant; Building Envelope Consultant
SIZE
14,400 m² (155,000 ft²)
BUDGET
Confidential
MARKET (OFFICE)
ONTARIO
Challenge One
Efficient use of mass timber.
Solution One
During the concept design phase, Entuitive developed a range of mass timber structural schemes. These ranged from pure timber schemes with varying grids and mass timber products to various hybrid options. Each mass timber scheme had a clear approach to building code compliance and fire-resistance ratings developed to ensure it was feasible. Working with the project team, the schemes were refined to arrive at the most efficient and economical scheme.
Challenge Two
Exposed mass timber throughout.
Solution Two
As building code consultant, Entuitive outlined a path to building code compliance that allowed for all timber to be exposed through the use of an Alternative Solution. Discussions are currently ongoing with the AHJ to mitigate approvals risk and ensure project goals are achieved.
