Community

The flexible prototype presents a framework for the creation of user friendly, adaptable, mixed-use neighbourhoods.    [Doc]

Envelope

The flexibility of the design concept permits adaptations to suit almost any size, terrain, and personal taste preferences. Any building material can be used to complete the exterior envelope.    [Doc]

Flexibility

A flexible building will have a long life, make the most of initial resource investment, and limit material/energy use in future renovations.    [Doc]

Green Objectives

The Prototype's Green Objectives are to pursue, meet and exceed LEED criterion as appropriate to a given phase and site condition in conjunction with associated partners.    [Doc]

Process

The final product of the project is both a building and a process. The objective is an accessible and applicable resource for developers, builders, consumers and multiple levels of government.    [Doc]

Services

The prototype includes a dedicated service zone which provides for a simplified flexibility to change both the building program and the mechanical/electrical systems.    [Doc]

Structure

The prototype design proposes a structural material hybrid of steel, concrete, and wood, a strategy with multiple sustainable design benefits.    [Doc]