Acoustical Experience: Non-Market and Supportive Housing
About This Project
At BKL, we’ve successfully delivered acoustical services on numerous residential and mixed-use developments that feature affordable and supportive housing components. We know how to meet project objectives and satisfy the requirements of the BC Building Code, BC Housing Design Guidelines, and other relevant guidelines.
Here is a selection of our recent work on non-market and supportive housing projects:
3030 GORDON
Coquitlam, BC
Operated by RainCity Housing, the 3030 Gordon Project is a shelter and transitional housing facility serving the cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. We provided noise and vibration mitigation recommendations to help residents enjoy a quiet and comfortable stay, even though the site is only a few metres from a railway line. Read the full case study here.
“BKL’s recommendations solved the acoustical problems completely, to the extent that trains are not heard from within the building unless the windows are opened.”
– dys architecture
52-92 EAST HASTINGS
Vancouver, BC
An Indigenous-led project, this 11-storey mixed-use development includes 59 non-market apartments, 53 supportive residences, a healing centre, longhouse, and office space for Indigenous organizations. We provided acoustical services during the permitting and design stages.
CEDAR PLACE
Burnaby, BC
Replacing an out-of-date social housing complex, Cedar Place is a 90-unit multi-family low-rise building with access to a community garden and playground. We conducted an environmental noise study and provided acoustical design advice during permitting.
Heather Place B
Vancouver, BC
This six-storey multi-family redevelopment project features an energy-efficient design; accessible, affordable rental suites; and on-site daycare. We delivered recommendations for sound isolation between spaces to meet requirements of BC Housing and the City of Vancouver’s Building Bylaw. We also provided advice on impact noise isolation, a noise bylaw assessment of the building’s mechanical systems, and vibration monitoring of sensitive infrastructure during construction.
HERON’S NEST
Pitt Meadows, BC
The Heron’s Nest combines non-market family housing with an on-site childcare facility. We delivered an environmental noise assessment, sound isolation review, and mechanical noise study for the site, as well as a noise impact assessment for the childcare centre.
LITTLE MOUNTAIN
Vancouver, BC
The Little Mountain redevelopment features 282 new non-market housing units, including 10 for the Musqueam Nation, a 69-space childcare facility, public plaza, and neighbourhood house. We provided a full scope of acoustical services, including traffic noise mitigation and interior sound isolation recommendations.
RAVEN PLACE
Grand Forks, BC
Comprising a three-storey apartment and 10 two-storey townhomes, with 52 homes in all, Raven Place was built using modular construction to serve the community of Grand Forks, BC. We provided acoustical design services and made recommendations to meet the sound isolation requirements in the BC Building Code.
RIVERSIDE SHELTER
Abbotsford, BC
We provided acoustical consulting services for this three-storey modular apartment building featuring 44 units, including eight units designed for people with disabilities. Each unit is private, with a washroom and kitchenette. The ground floor includes a commercial-grade kitchen, common dining area, laundry facilities and support service rooms.
SRO RENEWAL INITIATIVE
Vancouver, BC
We provided acoustical design services, including sound isolation recommendations to achieve Code compliance, for the SRO Renewal Initiative, which saw the restoration of 13 hotels in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The SRO hotels have historical significance for the City of Vancouver and are home to over 900 people.