Oversize Bike Shelter

Additional Info

Award Winner : Provincial Partitions, Ltd.

Architectural Excellence : Provincial Partitions has long provided Smoke Shelters for a variety of clients but when approached by Bird Construction to provide a Bike Shelter for one of their clients, it would be the first one of its kind for Provincial Partitions, and especially at the size required. Using standard building materials readily available in the shop, two modules were created using lightweight aluminum, which is easily disassembled if relocation is required, along with tempered glass used at both ends. The Bike Shelter is located within close proximity to a large food processing plant that it serves, along with an identical Smoke Shelter also built to the same dimensions and specs.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Two 9’x30’ pre-fabricated units were delivered pre-assembled with a minimum of on site assembly required. Made from standard, in stock aluminum pre-painted and pre-glazed welded tubular aluminum frames, along with tempered safety glass, enabled keeping costs to a minimum. Base plates were included on all shelter components providing easy anchoring.

Engineering Firm Name : Seberras Professional Services

Occupied Date : 4/15/2015

Owner Firm Name : Bird Construction

Production Start Date : 3/15/2015

Project Location City : Hannon

Project Location State Name : Ontario

Technical Innovation : The shelter was constructed using an open air wall design providing easy access and air flow. It was also engineered to meet wind and snow loads for the Golden Horseshoe area of Hamilton, Ontario, which experiences the extremes of winter. Measuring 18 by 30 feet, the shelter provides space for as many as 48 bikes. The location for the shelter was serviced, so electrical was available and floodlights were installed for nighttime security and illumination.

Total Square Feet : 540