Bridging the gap between houses and high-rises
How building code reform can enable the 'missing middle'
By Conrad SpeckertMany of us want more sustainable, safe, affordable and accessible homes. Despite zoning and land use changes to allow multiplexes and small apartment buildings in more places, the reality is that such designs are not yet living up to their architectural potential. The reason, in part, is because the Ontario Building Code (OBC) makes it surprisingly difficult to build this scale of housing properly. The OBC is a living document and should continually evolve as new risks, technologies and... Read more
