Location: Vancouver, BC
Area of modular portion of building: 3,488 sq. ft.
Number of building modules: 4
Features:
This facility was a full turnkey project starting with the demolition and site remediation of an existing daycare. The facility was designed for the YWCA to provide affordable care for the children of at-risk, low-income teenage mothers who are completing their education in a building next door and adheres to very strict city design board and health & safety guidelines for childcare facilities. The exterior design complements the residential neighbourhood and incorporates extensive landscaping, play areas and play equipment.
The building is designed to accommodate infants on one side and toddlers on the other with a kitchen, children's washrooms and reception area in the centre and cubbies at the entry. The interior features large windows and door lites to maximize natural light and includes extensive custom millwork and a heated crawl space to keep the floor warm for children's floor activities.
The gas-fired furnace, at 91% efficiency, combined with the latest technology in heat recovery ventilation systems and electronic air filtering, provides economical heat and ventilation. |
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