Building Offsite Sustainable Systems
Vancouver and BC are both experiencing a housing crisis, with rapidly rising housing prices and a shortage of affordable housing options. BOSS is a local, sustainable building solution to this crisis.
Build Offsite Sustainable Systems BOSS
BOSS is an initiative that aims to promote sustainable bio-based closed panel construction in the building industry. It seeks to increase the market for these environmentally-friendly construction techniques by providing guidelines, best practices, education, and eventually, certification. The goal is to encourage the use of sustainable materials and methods in construction while fostering demand and supply side growth.
“BOSS will help us understand opportunities to lower embodied carbon in lowrise construction”
— Chris Higgins, City of Vancouver
Why BOSS?
Building duplexes and multifamily homes not only provides more housing options but also allows for the efficient use of land and resources. By building more units on a single piece of land, we can reduce the environmental impact of development and make better use of valuable space in urban areas.
Our offsite manufacturing process also allows for faster construction times, reducing the cost of development and making our products more accessible to those in need of affordable housing. We use sustainable materials and technology, reducing energy consumption and emissions, which further reduces the operating costs of our buildings, making them more affordable for tenants.
We believe that by working with local communities, governments, and organizations, we can help to address the housing crisis in Vancouver and North Vancouver. Our customized and affordable solutions can help to provide more housing options, reduce the environmental impact of development, and create a more sustainable future for our communities.
