This Indigenous-led mixed-use development in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is designed to support the Urban Indigenous community, featuring the Vancouver Native Health Healing Centre, Pigeon Park Savings Bank, 54 units of SRO Housing, and 58 units of Family Housing.
A significant part of the design focuses on creating a healing environment, with culturally appropriate spaces such as gathering areas, education rooms, and a Community Food Centre, all designed to promote the well-being of the Indigenous residents.
The building will be fully electrified, utilizing air-source heat pump technologies for heating, chilled water production, and domestic hot water, aligning with the project’s goal of sustainability and energy efficiency. Targeting Step 3 of the BC Energy Step Code, the project has also secured approval for funding through the Clean BC New Construction Incentive Program.
Our mechanical design team played a critical role in achieving the project’s ambitious sustainability and energy targets. By designing fully electrified systems, we helped reduce the building’s carbon footprint while ensuring comfort and efficiency. The integration of air-source heat pumps provides an energy-efficient solution for both heating and cooling needs, while the careful coordination with the architectural team ensured the mechanical systems complemented the building’s healing and community-focused design.
This project will achieve Net Zero Carbon and serves as a pivotal step in reconciliation efforts, providing both housing and a healing space for the Indigenous community in Vancouver.