Silva: Next-Generation Mass Timber Urbanism
River District Parcel 19 in Vancouver, designed by DIALOG, pioneers a scalable “Tallwood” housing model, leveraging mass timber, prefabrication, and high-performance envelopes to deliver low-carbon, high-quality housing. Its standardized structural system streamlines approvals, reduces construction time, and enhances affordability. Featuring prefabricated façade systems, biosequestration benefits, and a vibrant, nature-integrated design, this project sets a new benchmark for sustainable, replicable urban housing, reshaping the future of high-rise development.
Companies involved in this innovation:
Developer/Owner: Wesgroup Properties
Architect: DIALOG
Structural Engineer: Fast + Epp
Building Envelope Engineer: RDH Building Science Inc.
Mechanical Consultant: AME Group
Electrical Consultant: AES
Landscape Architect: Groundswell
Code Consultant: GHL
Acoustic Consultant: RWDI
Wood Fabricator (Mass timber): Kalesnikoff
Images courtesy of DIALOG