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One of the latest avenues to help tackle the current housing crisis is the recently introduced 2024 BCBC revision that enables the construction of single exit stair residential buildings greater than 2 storeys. For decades the two exit stair code requirement has resulted in the ubiquitous double loaded corridor apartment design all over the country. The change is intended to increase flexibility in design to allow projects on smaller lots and in different configurations. Join us for a discussion on the technical requirements, design opportunities and challenges of this recent code change, and what they could mean for the housing crisis. This session will include an overview of the new technical requirements and mitigating features that will allow buildings up to 6 storeys to have a single exit stair. Followed by a discussion of the architectural opportunities this code change will enable for housing design. The presentation will highlight the significant requirements that architects must be aware of when evaluating the feasibility or schematic design of single exit stair buildings. This event qualifies for AIBC 1 Core Learning Unit. Learning Objectives:<ul><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Types of buildings that the new requirements apply to</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Assumptions for fire protection and emergency response</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Factors that restrict the maximum size of single exit stair buildings</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Design requirements for the exit stair that differ from conventional buildings</li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Design opportunities and challenges for apartment building design with a single exit stair</li></ul> Presenters<ul><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Corie Lubben — EIT, RHFAC Professional, Celerity </li><li style="font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;box-sizing:inherit">Inge Roecker  — Associate Professor at UBC SALA, Principal, AIR Studio</li></ul> WIA is a completely volunteer-run organization and we strive to keep our event ticket costs low. Our events are open to everyone, regardless of your ability to pay. If you have any questions or require financial assistance to attend an event, please do not hesitate to reach out to <a href="mailto:events@wiavancouver.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">events@wiavancouver.org</a> Please share your thoughts and photos via Instagram, Facebook, X, and Linkedin, with hashtags #WIAVan #WomeninArchitecture #WIAevents

One of the latest avenues to help tackle the current housing crisis is the recently introduced 2024 BCBC revision that enables the construction of single exit stair residential buildings greater than 2 storeys. For decades the two exit stair code requirement has resulted in the ubiquitous double loaded corridor apartment design all over the country. The change is intended to increase flexibility in design to allow projects on smaller lots and in different configurations. Join us for a discussion on the technical requirements, design opportunities and challenges of this recent code change, and what they could mean for the housing crisis. This session will include an overview of the new technical requirements and mitigating features that will allow buildings up to 6 storeys to have a single exit stair. Followed by a discussion of the architectural opportunities this code change will enable for housing design. The presentation will highlight the significant requirements that architects must be aware of when evaluating the feasibility or schematic design of single exit stair buildings. This event qualifies for AIBC 1 Core Learning Unit. Learning Objectives:<ul><li>Types of buildings that the new requirements apply to</li><li>Assumptions for fire protection and emergency response</li><li>Factors that restrict the maximum size of single exit stair buildings</li><li>Design requirements for the exit stair that differ from conventional buildings</li><li>Design opportunities and challenges for apartment building design with a single exit stair</li></ul> Presenters<ul><li>Corie Lubben — EIT, RHFAC Professional, Celerity </li><li>Inge Roecker  — Associate Professor at UBC SALA, Principal, AIR Studio</li></ul> WIA is a completely volunteer-run organization and we strive to keep our event ticket costs low. Our events are open to everyone, regardless of your ability to pay. If you have any questions or require financial assistance to attend an event, please do not hesitate to reach out to <a href="mailto:events@wiavancouver.org">events@wiavancouver.org</a> Please share your thoughts and photos via Instagram, Facebook, X, and Linkedin, with hashtags #WIAVan #WomeninArchitecture #WIAevents

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Opportunities for the Missing Middle: BCBC Revision for Single Exit Stair Buildings

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