Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon Willow House
Agreement Number:
GCW-WILLOW
Agreement Value:
$810,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The objective of this Project is to develop and demonstrate a replicable, resilient, and innovative mass timber design solution for high-seismic zones, specifically for a 14-story all-wood social housing facility.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
By minimizing embodied carbon and showcasing cutting-edge mass timber solutions, the Project will establish a new benchmark for sustainable tall buildings while addressing Canada’s urgent social housing needs. Its innovative design concept could inform future code changes, promoting greater use of wood in similar applications.
Location:
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6N 2K6
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q4-16521
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
THE CHILDREN’S FAMILY HOUSE SOCIETY OF BC OPERATING AS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC & YUKON
Program:
Green Construction Through Wood Program
Program Purpose:
The objective of the GCWood program is to encourage the increased use of wood as a low carbon building material, which supports Canada’s efforts to decarbonize the built environment.