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Contribution: Green Construction Through Wood Program

METRO VANCOUVER HOUSING CORPORATION

$600,000.00

Le Chateau Place Deep Energy Retrofit

FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-21

Summary
The objective of this Project is to complete a deep energy retrofit of a 4-storey multi-residential building using an innovative 2x4 mid-ply and engineered timber façade utilizing a laminated strand lumber (LSL) shear wall system as a low carbon building material.
Program
Green Construction Through Wood ProgramGreen Construction through Wood Program (linked with high confidence)
Location
BURNABY | BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award.
Additional Information (French)
Deux ministères ou organismes ou plus participent au financement ou à l'octroi d'une subvention ou d'une contribution en particulier.
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
GCW-METRO-V
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-21
Agreement Title
Le Chateau Place Deep Energy Retrofit
Agreement Title (French)
Le Chateau Place - Rénovation énergétique profonde
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$600,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The objective of this Project is to complete a deep energy retrofit of a 4-storey multi-residential building using an innovative 2x4 mid-ply and engineered timber façade utilizing a laminated strand lumber (LSL) shear wall system as a low carbon building material.
Description (French)
L'objectif de ce projet est de réaliser une rénovation énergétique en profondeur d'un immeuble multirésidentiel de 4 étages en utilisant une façade innovante en bois d'ingénierie à épaisseur intermédiaire de 2 x 4 utilisant un système de murs de cisaillement en bois laminé (LSL) comme matériau de construction à faible teneur en carbone.
Expected Results
The Project will serve as a case study for social housing providers, promoting the adoption of engineered wood products as a cost-effective retrofit solution for existing buildings, enabling faster construction while minimizing disruption to residents.
Expected Results (French)
Le projet servira d'étude de cas pour les fournisseurs de logements sociaux, promouvant l'adoption de produits en bois d'ingénierie comme solution de rénovation rentable pour les bâtiments existants, permettant une construction plus rapide tout en minimisant les perturbations pour les résidents.
Foreign Currency Type
CAD
Foreign Currency Value
$0.00
Organization Code
nrcan-rncan
Organization
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Program Name
Green Construction Through Wood Program
Program Name (French)
Programme construction verte en bois
Program Purpose
The objective of the GCWood program is to encourage the increased use of wood as a low carbon building material, which supports Canada’s efforts to decarbonize the built environment.
Program Purpose (French)
Le programme CVBois vise à encourager une utilisation accrue des produits du bois comme matériau de construction à faible émission de carbone, appuyant les efforts du Canada pour la décarbonation de l’environnement bâti.
Recipient City
BURNABY | BURNABY
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
METRO VANCOUVER HOUSING CORPORATION
Recipient Postal Code
V5H 0C6
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
O
Reference Number
115-2024-2025-Q4-16860
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