RESIDENTIAL
ROOTED DEVELOPMENTS: THE CROSSWOODS
Circassian Drive sets a new standard for sustainable and affordable housing in Cole Harbour, NS. This high-efficiency, 18-unit multi-residential building is designed to use 60% less energy than the national building code baseline while ensuring long-term affordability—half the units will rent for less than 60% of true market value. As Atlantic Canada’s first hybrid mass timber multi-residential project, it optimizes CLT’s benefits while keeping costs in check. Integrated with local trails and thoughtful landscaping, Circassian Drive is a flagship project that showcases the innovation, partnerships, and forward-thinking design shaping the future of housing in Nova Scotia
KEY INFO
CLIENT: Dartmouth Housing
STATUS: Near completion
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Wood/mass timber
CATEGORY: Affordable Housing
TIMELINE: Est. Time of Completion: May 2025
SIZE: 3 Storey, 22,000 sq. ft.
USE: Residential
FEASIBILITY
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PARTNERS
BMR Engineering
EFP Engineering
DesignPoint Engineering
Firstpen Landscape Architecture


