Witset Passive House
26 new sustainable and affordable homes for Witsuwitʼen Members
Located in northwest BC, Witset First Nation was experiencing a serious housing crisis on their reserve. The newly constructed Witset Passive House helped address this need by supplying 26 affordable housing units for Witsuwit’en singles, couples, families, and Elders.
Witset Passive House features 16 studios and 10 two-bedroom units, including 3 fully accessible units. The project also includes a communal kitchen, counseling space, office space, and boardroom. Residents can also gather outside year-round in a covered lounge with a fire pit.
The sustainable building meets the highest standards of energy efficiency. During the construction of the facility, 40 local residents received Passive House construction training.
LAND
Located on-reserve in Witset First Nation, located in what is now known as northwest BC
PEOPLE
TARGET POPULATION: Designed for Witsuwit’en singles, couples, families, and Elders.
CLIENT: Witset First Nation
OPERATOR: Yikh Lhiw Dinle Housing Society
BUILDING
UNITS: 26 new homes
STATUS: Completed in 2022
CULTURAL EXPRESSION: Local artwork is integrated throughout the building.
FUNDING
LDM supported the Nation to secure operational and capital funding.
FUNDERS: BC Housing’s Indigenous Housing Fund