CPC Apartments Vegreville

Sustainable Commercial Conversion to CPC Apartments Vegreville

CPC Apartments are a conversion from commercial to residential use of the building. This makes it affordable and sustainable!

The Vegreville Federal Immigration Building has been retrofit from office use to 41 family units! The Federal Immigration Case Processing Center (CPC) closed in 2018. The facility employed 280 people. Over 200 office cubicles have been converted to 41 spacious units. Unit plans offer spacious 1- and 2-bedroom units and several amenities in the building. A unit has a modern kitchen, livingroom views, and a spacious bathroom.

The courtyard is the heart of the building.This space is important and this is how it works. The courtyard:

  • increases natural daylight;

  • increases natural ventilation;

  • creates space for social gathering and meeting.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health & Well-Being

Universal Design:

  • Accessibility for people regardless of their age;

  • Ground related and accessible for people with disabilities;

  • Includes fitness room;

  • Includes social amenities for connection and well-being of the residents.

Affordability

CPC Apartments contribute to a circular economy. What is a Circular Economy? The Circular Economy recovers as much value as possible from existing resources. Waste is a resource, not a cost. Creative ways to better the environment and create affordability are:

Reduee. Reuse. Age out.

Reusing materials diverts waste from the landfill. The team reused:

  • 1,370 tons of concrete

  • 45 tons of structural steel

  • Sheet metal

  • Insulation

The team recycled these materials for cost savings:

  • T-bar ceilings

  • Skylights

  • Lighting

  • Doors

  • Government furniture

  • Specialized office built-in equipment

These building systems were reused to age out and allow equipment to be used to end of life:

  • Roofing systems

  • Electrical systems

  • Mechanical systems

These strategies reduce the carbon footprint and reduce cost to the building owners and operators.

Economic Growth & Partnerships

Project developers were challenged by post-covid supply chain management of materials. The team worked diligently to supply materials and labor from local sources where possible. This also reduced transportation costs.

The CPC Apartments are affordable and sustainable housing. Commercial conversions are a great example of the circular economy!

If you would like more information on the benefit of commercial conversion, go to www.hipedmonton.com!

CREDITS

Video content: Sherri Shorten
Video presentation: Marije van der Vegt
Video editing: Marije van der Vegt
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