Peel Youth Village
Mississauga, Ontario
Peel Youth Village is a non-profit organization dedicated to sheltering homeless youths. The building comprises 48 studio apartments, and has won a number of architectural awards that stress the material benefits of wood, including strength, sustainability, beauty, and affordability. Sustainably harvested Nordic Engineered Wood products were chosen for their structural and aesthetic qualities.
Awards and Achievements
Woodworks Awards « The Wood Design - Multi-Unit Award » (2005)
CMHC Housing Award for Best Practices in Affordable Housing (2008)
Design Exchange DX Awards (2008)
Owner
The Regional Municipality of Peel
Architecture
Brock James, LGA Architectural Partners
Structure
Peter Sheffield & Associates
Completion
2005