Single Stair Sessions: The 3 Ps - Pilot, Projects and Prototypes

The Canadian Urban Institute is excited to be hosting a virtual micro-conference in collaboration with LGA Architectural Partners, “Single Stair Sessions,” offering a series of discussions on housing innovation and alternative solutions to improve the feasibility of multiplexes and small apartment buildings. These sessions will bring together leading architects, engineers, and building code experts to explore how alternative building code compliance can benefit ‘missing middle’ building designs to expand housing options in urban areas. Don’t miss this chance to explore smart solutions for Canada’s housing challenges!

Recent zoning reforms across Canada have created new opportunities for ‘missing middle’ housing, yet prescriptive building codes often hinder the feasibility of small-scale housing. Join them for Day 1, “The 3 Ps – Pilot, Projects and Prototypes,” as architects present innovative single egress stair (SES) designs for multiplexes and small apartment buildings. Each presenter will highlight their pilot project, sharing insights on opportunities and challenges in implementing alternative solutions for middle housing.

This session will conclude with a brief Q&A, providing an opportunity for further discussion.

This knowledge mobilization event is supported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Supply Challenge – Round 4: Building for the Future, which supports innovative solutions that remove barriers to increasing housing supply in Canada.