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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.
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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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