Pilot Projects
Collaborations between architects and building code consultants to develop single stair alternative solutions
across Canada. Each team has scaled, replicated and adapted this solution for different types of small multi-unit residential buildings of up to three and six storeys in height and submitted an alternative solution to the authorities having jurisdiction for review.
Design Team
Haeccity Studio Architecture
with Celerity Engineering
Typology
3-Storey Apartment Building,
7 dwelling units
3-Storey Apartment Building,
7 dwelling units
Jurisdiction
Vancouver, BC
Classification
Vancouver, BC
Classification
2019 Vancouver Building By-Law, Part 9
Status
Submitted for Building Permit (December 2024)
Accepted by City of Vancouver (February 2025)
Submitted for Building Permit (December 2024)
Accepted by City of Vancouver (February 2025)
Design Team
AIR studio
with McAuley Consulting
Typology
6-Storey Mixed Use Building,
18 dwelling units
Jurisdiction
Vancouver, BC
Classification
Vancouver, BC
Classification
2019 Vancouver Building By-Law, Part 3
Status
Submitted for Alternative Solution, City of Vancouver (March 2025)
Submitted for Alternative Solution, City of Vancouver (March 2025)
Design Team
Kelvin Hamilton Architecture
with Vortex Fire Consulting
Typology
3-Storey Apartment Building,
10 dwelling units
Jurisdiction
Edmonton, AB
Classification
Edmonton, AB
Classification
2023
National Building Code Alberta Edition, Part 9
Status
Submitted for Building Permit, City of Edmonton (February 2025)
Design Team
5468796 Architecture
with GHL Consultants
Typology
6-Storey Mixed Use Building,
20 dwelling units
Jurisdiction
Winnipeg, MB
Classification
Winnipeg, MB
Classification
2024
Manitoba Building Code, Part 3
Status
Submitted for Building Permit, City of Winnipeg (March 2025)
Design Team
Invizij Architects
with LMDG Consultants
Typology
5-Storey Apartment Building,
14 dwelling units
Jurisdiction
Hamilton, ON
Classification
Hamilton, ON
Classification
2024 Ontario Building Code, Part 3
Status
Submitted for
Alternative Solution (October 2024)
Denied by City of Hamilton (February 2025)
Denied by City of Hamilton (February 2025)
Design Team
SvN Architects + Planners
with LMDG Consultants
Typology
3-Storey Apartment Building,
9 dwelling units
Jurisdiction
Hamilton, ON
Classification
Hamilton, ON
Classification
2012 Ontario Building Code, Part 9
Status
Submitted for Building Permit,
City of Hamilton (December 2024)
Design Team
mcCallumSather
with Vortex Fire Consulting
Typology
4-Storey Apartment Building,
7 dweling units
Jurisdiction
Waterloo, ON
Classification
Waterloo, ON
Classification
2024 Ontario Building Code, Part 3
Status
Submitted for Building Permit,
City of Waterloo (March 2025)
Design Team
LGA Architectural Partners
with David Hine Engineering
Typology
3-Storey Apartment Building,
10 dweling units
Jurisdiction
Toronto, ON
Classification
Toronto, ON
Classification
2012 Ontario Building Code, Part 9
Status
Submitted for Building Permit, City of Toronto (November 2024)
Design Team
Office Ou
with Vortex Fire Consulting
Typology
3-Storey Apartment Building,
6 dwelling units
Jurisdiction
Toronto, ON
Classification
Toronto, ON
Classification
2024 Ontario Building Code, Part 9
Status
Submitted for Building Permit,
City of Toronto (March 2025)
Design Team
Lateral Office
with NSP Consultant
Typology
3-Storey Triplex,
3 dwelling units
Jurisdiction
Toronto, ON
Classification
Toronto, ON
Classification
2012 Ontario Building Code, Part 9
Status
Submitted for Building Permit (December 2024)
Approved by City of Toronto (April 2025)
Approved by City of Toronto (April 2025)
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