Project Highlights Location
Use
Status
Description Oakville Fire Hall Station #8: A fire hall made of wood with burnt
Oakville, ON
PublicFirehall
Occupied
wood exterior siding. This was one of Element5’s first mid-sized ICI projects. The project is a hybrid of mass timber and steel. Steel was used for the construction of the apparatus bay. Mass timber, specifically, glulam columns and beams were used for the structure of residential portion of the building. Element5’s CLIPS (Cross Laminated Insulated Panels) were chosen to enclose the entire structure as a cost effective, quick to install alternative to a traditional steel or light wood exterior envelope system. Element5 were an integral member of the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Team.
Golden Avenue: A 3-storey contemporary office building in ToronToronto, ON
Office
Occupied
to’s west end made with a steel support structure, prefabricated NLT (Nail Laminated Timber) floors, roof structure and custom-designed solid-wood staircases. Prefabricated NLT panels sped the construction schedule, reduced cost, and provided the old-world aesthetic sought by the owners and architect, creating warmth and a comfortable work environment for occupants.
Lucinda House: This project incorporates E5 Rib Panels for the roof of Waterloo, ON
Educational
Occupied
the structure, delivering strength, stability, and high load-bearing capacity at a fraction of the weight of competing materials. These structurally efficient, engineered mass timber components add significant value to projects because they can achieve long, clear spans with less material. Rib panels can be installed quickly and cost-effectively using regular tools and a small assembly crew.
Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOHAC): London, ON
PrivateChildcare facility
Occupied
Working together with Two Row Architects, SOHAC was Element5’s third aboriginal community completed project. CLT wall panels and curved glulam beams form the structure of the South-west Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre. The scope of Element5’s involvement included cost consulting, design consulting, timber engineering, fabrication, supply, and assembly. Apart from the supply of health services, the centre provides a culturally relevant EarlyON program to connect young children, families, and youth to opportunities in the community.
December 2022