Design Guidelines & Construction Standards
The
BC
Housing Design Guidelines and Construction Standards
provide standards and technical guidelines for the
design, construction, and long term operations of new construction,
conversions, and renovation projects in the social housing
sector.
The objective for this document is to ensure that
all project teams:
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Provide safe and secure housing that responds to needs of the residents and fosters a sense of community
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Design projects that are cost effective, spatially efficient, easy to maintain
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Pursue sustainable design and balanced construction practices
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Construct durable buildings that meet BC Housing’s minimum life expectancy
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Optimize project outcomes through an integrated design approach
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BC
Housing Design Guidelines and Construction Standards (PDF.)
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The document is organized into seven sections:
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Section 1: General Design Requirements
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Section 2: Integrated Design Process
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Section 3: Energy and Environment Design
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Section 4: Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
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Section 5: Construction Standards
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Section 6: Drawing and Document Requirements
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Section 7: Inspection Standards
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