The Province of British Columbia Releases Standardized Residential Designs in Around Town
The Province has created seven different concepts for small-scale multi-unit housing and three different concepts for accessory dwelling units, all of which are customizable and available free online.
Each design complies with the 2024 B.C. Building Code and can be customized for different lot sizes. Available designs include concepts for duplex, triplex, quadplex and townhouse designs with a variety of roof shapes and exterior finishes. Accessory dwelling unit designs include laneway homes and a fully adaptable cottages suitable for aging in place.
Floor plans are interchangeable and can be layered two- to three-storeys high. The designs also meet Energy Step 4 in Climate Zone 5, making them viable for majority of British Columbians. It’s expected the designs can be adapted to colder climates, depending on local energy-efficiency requirements, sun exposure and other factors. Minor amendments may be required to meet specific site conditions.
The Province expects that the standardized designs will result in time and cost savings as local governments become familiar with the plans, leading to quicker approvals.
Visit https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024HOUS0164-001430 for more details.
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