Made possible by the
DIGITAL Housing Growth Innovation Fund
This research was supported by a co-investment from the DIGITAL supercluster as part of their Housing Growth Innovation program.
Established in 2018 under the Government of Canada’s Supercluster Initiative, DIGITAL brings together industry leaders, SMEs, and post-secondary institutions to collaborate on large-scale projects that drive innovation and the development of technology solutions in sectors critical to Canada, such as mining and energy, housing, workforce development and health.
Modular Timber Housing Team
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DIGITAL
PROJECT SPONSOR
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Perkins&Will
PRINCIPAL FIRM
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Aspect
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
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Introba
BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER
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Credos Project Management
CONSTRUCTABILITY
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SFU School of Interactive Arts & Technology
COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS
June 2026
Updates
June 2026
Systems like Modular Timber Housing central to supporting domestic economy and housing needs
More: New report proposes unique solution to Canada’s housing shortage
May 2026
Modular Timber Housing goes to B.C. Legislature
More: Made-in-B.C. Innovations are Helping Build Homes Faster
February 2026
Phase 1 research published
More: New Study from Perkins&Will Offers Mass Timber Solution to Canada’s Housing Crisis
March 2025
Modular Timber Housing recognized in 14th annual Architizer A+ Awards
The project received the Jury Award for both Unbuilt Multi-Unit Housing (<10 floors) and Unbuilt Sustainable Residential. The Architizer A+ Awards are one of the most competitive architectural award cycles, with thousands of entrants from around the globe each year. These wins constitute a significant global recognition of this project’s innovation.
More: 14th Annual A+Awards Winners Revealed: Meet the Buildings and Firms Shaping Architecture in 2026
DIGITAL co-investment awarded
More: We’ve been awarded $250,000 in co-investment for our research in modular timber housing systems
The modular timber housing system builds on design strategies and technical approaches developed across a number of our projects.
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2204 Bellevue
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SoLo
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Canada's Earth Tower
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BCIT Tall Timber Student Housing
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Thermally Broken Balconies
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UBC Gateway