York House School

Additional Info

Award Winner : Metric Modular

Architectural Excellence : The Britco design and sales team worked with the client’s architect as well as electrical and mechanical consultants to design a large temporary annex of classroom portables for use over a two or three year period while the 80-year- old school undergoes significant upgrades and expansion. Consisting of eight modules, this complex includes wide-open spaces with a full 9' height to the t-bar ceiling, and the exterior walls have multiple large windows to maximize natural light. The corridor is site-built and constructed to complement the classrooms with wood finishes, carpeting, skylights and accent lighting.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : High-efficiency, wall-mounted, self-contained HVAC units optimize zoning control with minimal noise intrusion critical for a learning environment and introduce sufficient quantities of fresh air to maintain indoor air quality levels. This temporary, modular solution allows the school to continue providing a bright, comfortable, positive learning environment with minimal site impact once the buildings are removed from the site.

Occupied Date : 3/25/2012

Production Start Date : 11/22/2011

Project Location City : Vancouver

Project Location State Name : BC

Technical Innovation : The factory-built modules were installed on a temporary block and pad wood foundation to minimize on-site disruption and structural beams allow for maximum open space. The corridor between modules is utilized for student lockers, thereby reducing the total building footprint. The building is heated and air conditioned using a wall-mounted forced-air system with ducting in the t-bar space.

Total Square Feet : 3840

Category : Relocatable: Education: 2,000 - 10,000 sq. ft.