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mcCallumSather delivers mass timber Passive House affordable housing in Hamilton

Lucy Mazzucco July 22, 2025 3 min read
Canadian Architect
mcCallumSather delivers mass timber Passive House affordable housing in Hamilton
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McCallumSather has completed a groundbreaking affordable housing project in Hamilton, Ontario, featuring Canada's first use of mass timber construction combined with Passive House certification. The six-storey building, developed in partnership with CityHousing Hamilton, serves as a model for sustainable, high-performance, and replicable housing solutions in urban areas. Its design highlights rapid construction and long-term livability, integrating eco-friendly features like cross-laminated timber and a rooftop solar array. This initiative has been recognized with a third-place award at the Rethinking the Future Awards for its sustainable approach.