Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies Playground studies project
As part of Capilano University’s commitment to building sustainable and child-centered environments, the new Centre for Childhood Studies was designed to meet LEED® Gold certification requirements. The project prioritizes responsible material selection, lifecycle performance, and fire safety—especially critical in BC’s evolving climate context.
Project Details
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada
Completion Date: March 2025
Landscape Architect: PFS Studio
Builder: Rockhill Contracting
Product Specified: MOSO® Bamboo Outdoor Decking
Application: Playground area
Pictures and Video: Capture Media (Simon Duguid)
WHY MOSO® BAMBOO DECKING WAS SELECTED
MOSO® Bamboo Decking was specified by PFS Studio for its durability, fire performance, and sustainable material profile.
Fire Performance & Code Compliance
MOSO Bamboo undergoes thermo-density compression and heat treatment, achieving:
• Class A fire resistance — ASTM E84
• Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) compliance
• CAN/ULC S-102 flame spread testing
• CAN/ULC S-107 roof covering testing
Durability & Environmental Performance
The decking offers a low-maintenance, long-lasting solution that outperforms many tropical hardwoods in dimensional stability, durability (Class 1, EN 350), and weather resistance—critical for the wet, coastal environment of the North Shore. As a rapidly renewable material with a negative carbon footprint, MOSO Bamboo supports the project’s embodied carbon reduction goals without compromising on aesthetics or safety.
Project Outcome
This installation demonstrates the viability of engineered bamboo in institutional projects seeking resilient, code-compliant, and sustainable outdoor materials. The Capilano University project coordinator expressed strong satisfaction with the material’s durability and low-maintenance performance, with the playground scheduled to welcome children in summer 2025 — creating a space where young learners can interact with natural materials while connecting with the outdoor environment.
Interested?
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