Emergency flood relief housing

Additional Info

Award Winner : ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd.

Architectural Excellence : In June of 2013, the Siksika First Nation experienced massive flooding. Over 1,000 residents were evacuated, and many of their homes were completely destroyed. ATCO was engaged to provide disaster relief housing for the displaced residents. The housing was required as soon as possible. Three temporary lodges were set up on the Siksika First Nation Reserve, providing 332 beds to the community. Each lodge includes a commercial kitchen, dining hall, recreation facility and a guard house. A variety of dormitory types were used to accommodate the different shelter needs for staff and residents with different sized families.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Covered, enclosed access was provided to additional dining space, minimizing heat loss. High efficiency furnaces heat the lodges. Wood walkways allowed movement through the lodge areas without walking on the ground, to keep footwear and floors clean. Above ground lift stations decreased the earthwork required. Office units were converted to recreation facilities to decrease the cost and to get the recreation units on site as quickly as possible.

Occupied Date : 8/1/2013

Production Start Date : 6/24/2013

Project Location City : Siksika First Nation Reserve

Project Location State Name : AB

Technical Innovation : Unlike most modular construction where the residents are adults, these three lodges needed to be made safe for families. All utilities and controls (electrical, propane, water, waste water, and even the crawl spaces under skidded modules) were enclosed to prevent access and the consequent danger to children, while being accessible for maintenance, servicing and delivery staff. This was accomplished by integrating a combination of lattice and construction fencing to provide the separation and safety for residents.

Total Square Feet : 71912

Category : Relocatable: Commercial Housing: over 10,000 sq. ft.