Sapphire Balconies Partners with Kindred Construction and Public Architecture to Deliver Sustainable Solutions for Vienna House in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Today, Sapphire Balconies (Sapphire) announces its pivotal role in bringing sustainable, prefabricated balcony designs to the Vienna House residential development, a near-zero-emissions rental apartment community in East Vancouver. Developed in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, through BC Housing, Kindred Construction, and Public Architecture, Vienna House represents the future of sustainable, community-focused living in Vancouver.

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Vienna House is an affordable rental apartment community that champions innovation and sustainability, incorporating advanced building techniques such as hybrid mass timber construction, Passive House design principles, and prefabricated building components. Sapphire brings innovation and sustainability to the forefront with their proprietary prefabricated aluminum balconies, a solution that combines practicality with environmental advantages and energy efficiency.

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“We’re pleased to collaborate with Kindred Construction and Public Architecture to create housing that not only enhances community living, but also leads the way in sustainable residential design,” said Luke Haughton, President and Managing Director at Sapphire Balconies. “Vienna House is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our commitment to forward-thinking, eco-friendly solutions.”

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Developed in partnership with the Province, through BC Housing, Public Architecture, and Kindred Construction, the project aims to provide safe, affordable, and environmentally responsible housing for Canadian residents. The community will consist of 123 units, including 57 family units, all mixed between deep subsidy, rent geared to income, and affordable market rental units.

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This collaboration marks a significant step forward in Sapphire’s work in Canada, as part of a broader commitment to sustainable construction practices. Prefabricated offsite, these lightweight, modular balconies are faster to install and significantly improve safety during construction, as they can be mounted from inside patio door openings.

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Sapphire’s aluminum balconies are engineered with sustainability and efficiency in mind, and their materials boast a 19% reduction in embodied carbon compared to traditional concrete balconies. Sapphire’s balcony design is more thermally efficient, reducing energy consumption and enhancing sustainability, while its lighter structure compared to concrete alternatives makes transportation and installation more efficient, cutting transport-related emissions.

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About Sapphire Balconies
Sapphire Balconies specializes in innovative aluminum balcony solutions tailored for mid-to-high-rise residential construction. With a focus on sustainability and precision engineering, Sapphire integrates advanced prefabrication techniques to ensure faster installations, improved safety, and exceptional thermal efficiency. Sapphire continues to redefine balcony design globally with its commitment to quality and environmental stewardship. For more information, please visit www.balconies.global.

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