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It’s been more than half a decade

since British Columbia gave the

green light for six-storey wood

frame construction. Although the new

building code raised plenty of eye-

brows – and even some ire – when

it was introduced in 2009, today an

increasing number of developers are

embracing the opportunities it cre-

ates.

One early adopter was Adera, a

Vancouver-based developer long

known for its commitment to cut-

ting-edge green building techniques.

Adera’s Sail at UBC was the fi rst true

six-storey wood frame residence on

campus. It was awarded gold for Best

Low-Rise Residential in Vancouver/

North Shore at the Urban Development

Institute’s 2014 Awards for Excellence

as well as Best Multi-Family Low-

Rise Development in BC at the 2013

Georgie Awards. The company’s new-

est UBC project, Prodigy, is well under

construction and sales are brisk.

More Bang for the BuckMore Bang for the BuckSo what’s the appeal of wood? For

most homebuyers, a prime consider-

ation is the aff ordability factor.

“A six-storey concrete building will

typically cost an additional $60 to

$70 per square foot when compared

to an equivalent suite in a wood-

frame building — which can add up

very quickly,” said Al Poettcker, CEO

and president of UBC Properties Trust

(UBCPT). “Wood frame is an excellent

way to gain 50 per cent more den-

sity without signifi cantly changing the

fi nal cost to the buyer.”

He added that wood frame build-

ings provide an interesting aesthetic

benefi t.

“Six-storey wood frame buildings

are not allowed to have any combus-

tible materials on the façades,” he

said. “So developers use materials

such as brick, metal or fi bre cement

siding like HardiPlank. Often when

people stand outside, they can’t tell

it’s a wood frame building.”

Quiet TimeQuiet Time“Because the weight of two extra

storeys requires more support, there

is a lot more wood mass in a six-sto-

rey wood frame,” Poettcker said. “So

these buildings tend to be quieter.”

Taking this concept a step further,

Adera’s newest six-storey wood frame

– The Shore in North Vancouver’s

Capilano neighbourhood – has intro-

duced advanced acoustic technology

to reduce sound transmission even

more.

“People often think a concrete

building is quieter than wood frame,”

said Eric Andreasen, Adera’s vice

president of marketing and sales. “In

fact, an independent sound engineer

conducted fi eld tests and confi rmed

this new system has made The Shore

the highest performing wood frame

building in the province – probably in

Canada – equal to or even better than

concrete.”

Safe and SustainableSafe and SustainableMichael Geller, architect, devel-

oper and well-known advocate for

innovation in housing, acknowledges

that when the legislation was fi rst

introduced, many had concerns about

wood’s shrinkage over time. “People

wondered if it would be exacerbated

by adding two extra fl oors,” he says.

“Now we’re seeing ever increasing

use of pre-fab joists and laminated

wood products, so it’s no longer an

issue.”

As a bonus, many of these products

also reduce waste because they are

made from young, renewable wood.

And here’s something many con-

sumers aren’t aware of – but should

be. A fi ve- or six-storey residential

building is subject to stricter fi re sup-

pression regulations than a building

of four storeys or less.

“Fires rarely happen during con-

struction,” Poettcker stressed. “But

developers have defi nitely responded

with stricter protocols to deal with

this outside possibility.”

Vision and HistoryVision and HistoryGeller said he’s thrilled with the

rapidly increasing number of six-

storey wood frame buildings now

found throughout the Lower Mainland.

“It is a testament to the legitimacy

of this construction approach that

Ontario has recently copied BC by

allowing six-storey wood frame

construction,” he said.

“People have forgotten that many

of Vancouver’s original buildings were

six-storey, heavy timber construction

– just walk through neighbourhoods

like Gastown and you’ll see them still

there. So you could say it’s like we’re

going back to the future.”

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Developments to be built in the heart

of this prestigious neighbourhood is

Kerrisdale Gardens.

In one of the best postal codes on

Vancouver’s Westside, Kerrisdale Gardens

is an exquisite collection of 27 Designer

Residences, featuring two bedroom ter-

raced suites and one bedroom, den and

fl ex space condominiums. Behind the

Kerrisdale Gardens are the award-win-

ning European-infl uenced designers from

Riesco & Lapres. “For years, Riesco &

Lapres has been beautifying the homes

of Kerrisdale residents in ways that speak

directly to the heart,” says Charan Sidhu

of Otezs Project Marketing. “They know

the subtleties of what makes a home fi t in

this stunning neighbourhood.”

In addition to its prime location, you

couldn’t ask for fi ner fi nishes: nine foot

ceilings (10 foot in the penthouses), engi-

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blend carpeting, custom millwork, expan-

sive windows to bring lots of natural light

in, European-inspired epicurean kitchens

and Zen-inspired bathrooms. The kitch-

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top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances,

including a Fhiaba fully integrated refrig-

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fi nish and under-the-cabinet puck light-

ing.

“While many people are currently

downsizing from their large single family

homes to more convenient one-level liv-

ing, the suites here have been designed

with that in mind,” Sidhu says. “We often

hear from downsizers that they don’t want

to compromise their lifestyle, especially

when guests are coming. Inviting people

for dinner, family and friends, many con-

dos lack a proper dining area. This feature

has been incorporated into many of the

homes without needing to entertain the

highest priced or largest unit.” One of

its most unique and sought-after features

are the gardens on the second fl oor. This

quiet and enchanting private oasis off ers

incredible outdoor space for the residenc-

es that face into this courtyard, of which

there are only two left. Truly, this is one of

the best outdoor havens you will fi nd in a

condominium building. The discriminat-

ing people who have already purchased a

home in Kerrisdale Gardens have boasted

about the access to some of the province’s

top schools, both public and private, the

walkability of the neighourhood and the

penthouses with private garages in the

underground.

Each homeowner can feel safe knowing

the four-storey building off ers two levels

of secure gated underground parking,

plenty of secured storage lockers and

ample bike storage. Convenience contin-

ues with two elevators for residents to

access their homes. As one of the oldest

and most distinguished neighbourhoods

in Vancouver you will fi nd plenty of ame-

nities including transit, top rated schools

and recreational opportunities, all within

easy walking or driving distance. Then

there’s high-fashion to patisseries, gour-

met cheeses to European décor, including

such popular spots as Secret Garden for

afternoon tea and neighbourhood favou-

rite, the Red Onion Neighbourhood Grill.

These elegant, single-family home

inspired residences must be seen to be

fully appreciated. The sales centre, locat-

ed at 2128 West 40th Ave., Vancouver, is

open by private appointment only. With

only 14 available, these condominiums

won’t last. Your brand new home will be

move-in ready in Spring 2015.

For more information or to view, call 604-559-9848, email at

[email protected] or visit www.kerrisdalegardens.ca.

KERRISDALE GARDENS IS IN THE HEART OF ONE OFTHE CITY’S MOST DISTINGUISHED NEIGHBOURHOODS

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