British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Tall Timber Student Housing

Burnaby, BC
Bcit Tall Timber Student Housing 20241
Enclosure Passive House Mass Timber Climate Resilience
  • Completion Date 2025
  • Size 203,588 sf
  • Services Provided Building Enclosure Consulting
  • Market Sector Higher-ed
  • Client British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Architect Perkins&Will
The Tall Timber Student Housing project is a 12-storey mass timber development at BCIT’s Burnaby campus that will provide 470 new student beds, common areas, and outdoor gathering spaces—all designed with a strong focus on carbon reduction and community well-being.

RDH is supporting the project team with enclosure design consulting to meet BCIT’s goals for high efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term resilience. Our role includes detailing support for prefabricated enclosure assemblies that align with mass timber construction methods, while achieving airtightness, moisture control, and thermal performance targets.

By integrating building science into each phase—from schematic design through construction—RDH is helping BCIT deliver a future-ready, low-carbon residence that supports sustainable campus growth and student success.

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