Sept. 15 will mark the grand opening of The Canyons, a six-story 70-unit apartment complex in Portland, OR, that uses new materials and the latest universal design concepts.

Developed by the design-build firm Kaiser + Path, the 110,000-square-foot building was constructed out of cross-laminated timber (CLT). Notably, the walkways are made from seven layers of CLT in a design that was torque- and weight-tested at Oregon State University.

Apartments in The Canyons are 100% barrier-free, with height-adjustable kitchen counters and curbless showers. Each unit has its own HVAC system, and the building features a 24-hour concierge, an open-air atrium, and a wood-centric design known to lower stress.

“I was inspired by my own aging father’s changing needs to envision The Canyons—an affordable, intentional community for active adults ready to unburden themselves of home ownership while staying connected to city arts and culture,” said Ben Kaiser, owner and principal, Kaiser + Path.