{"id":24530,"date":"2018-02-27T17:28:52","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T17:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/162.217.168.59\/?p=24530"},"modified":"2023-03-22T12:41:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T16:41:20","slug":"whistlers-solana-condos-win-the-sustainable-forestry-initiative-certified-wood-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forests.org\/fr\/whistlers-solana-condos-win-the-sustainable-forestry-initiative-certified-wood-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Whistler’s Solana Condos Win the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certified Wood Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vancouver, BC<\/b> \u2014 A commitment to use responsibly sourced wood products has earned Whistler-based Innovation Building Group an award from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). The SFI Certified Wood Award is part of the Wood Design & Building Awards program. Innovation Building Group received the award, for its multi-residential project Solana in Whistler, BC, at the Wood WORKS! BC 2018 Wood Design Awards Gala in Vancouver on February 26.<\/p>\n

(Watch the awards video<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>SFI is a non-profit sustainability organization dedicated to the future of our forests and this award recognizes leadership in the responsible use of forest products certified to SFI. The award-winning Solana development features 20 single-level condos that range in size from two-bedroom to two-bedroom plus-den configurations. It is considered one of BC\u2019s most healthy, comfortable and energy efficient buildings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Solana<\/span><\/div>\u201cSolana exemplifies our commitment to constantly improve the quality of the homes we build. We used leading edge, made-in-BC products in the sustainable design and construction, like LVL [laminated veneer lumber] panels certified to SFI,\u201d said Rod Nadeau, Managing Partner and founder of the Innovation Building Group. \u201cHealth and comfort, through advanced air and lighting systems and natural materials, like wood, were the primary goals in the Solana design.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Solana used Brisco Fine Line LVL in lumber panels, beams and posts, certified to SFI, as part of both the structure of the building and its distinctive finish. These Brisco Manufacturing products are based on LP SolidStart LVL, from LP Building Products. Subflooring and joists were provided by Weyerhaeuser. LP and Weyerhaeuser are both SFI Program Participants certified to the SFI Standard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Solana is a showcase for using natural materials like wood in innovative and beautiful ways. Elevator shafts are just one of the leading-edge wood-design applications. Wood is also featured prominently in the roof, stairways, columns, beams, floors, bearing walls and exterior walls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wood, with its renewability and versatility also helped Solana far exceed the Built Green Canada Platinum standard. Built Green Canada supports builders interested in responsible sustainability practices for residential buildings. Built Green encourages the use of lumber and gives a significant number of points for lumber use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSolana is a prime example of wood\u2019s versatility and appeal. Builders and architects use wood because it looks great, it\u2019s easy to work with and it comes from a renewable resource,\u201d said Kathy Abusow, President and CEO of SFI Inc. \u201cThis project is also a prime example of how SFI supports efforts to strengthen the vital links between well-managed forests, responsible purchasing and sustainable communities.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Solana scores high on support for sustainable communities because it relied heavily on local materials and suppliers. But it is also part of a move responding to local government efforts to help create housing for underserved Whistler communities like resort workers and seniors. Seniors were offered a 90-day purchasing window before the general public. And upon resale, the units will first be offered to seniors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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