Project Type
New Path 2 Community Housing
Location
Boise, Idaho
Developer
The Pacific Companies
Owner
Our Path Home
Plumbing Contractor
Buss Mechanical
Project Type
Affordable Housing / Permanent Supportive Housing
Units
100 Apartments
Bestbath Composite Shower Systems
Standard & ADA-Compliant Bathrooms
Creating Homes That Last
Housing is more than shelter—it provides the foundation for stability, independence, and improved quality of life.
New Path 2 was developed to expand affordable housing opportunities in Boise by providing 100 new apartment homes designed to support individuals and families through safe, high-quality housing. The development builds on the success of the original New Path community by combining thoughtfully designed residences with supportive services that foster long-term housing stability.
To help achieve these goals, the project team selected Bestbath as the shower manufacturer, recognizing the value of durable, low-maintenance bathing solutions engineered specifically for multifamily and affordable housing.
The Challenge
Affordable housing developments demand products that perform long after construction is complete.
For New Path 2, the project team required bathroom systems that would:
- Meet ADA accessibility requirements.
- Reduce construction time across 100 residential units.
- Minimize long-term maintenance expenses.
- Improve durability in high use environments.
- Deliver an attractive, residential aesthetic.
- Support long-term ownership and operational efficiency.
The Bestbath Solution
Bestbath supplied factory-built composite shower systems engineered specifically for the demands of multifamily and affordable housing. The shower systems feature ADA-compliant configurations with barrier-free threshold options, integral plywood reinforcement for grab bars and accessories, slip-resistant shower bases, and durable composite construction. Grout-free wall systems help simplify cleaning and reduce long-term maintenance, while factory-controlled manufacturing ensures consistent quality and reliable performance across every unit.
Working with Buss Mechanical, the project’s plumbing contractor and shower installer, the Bestbath systems provided an installation-ready solution designed to support efficient field installation across the development. The result is a bathing solution designed to deliver lasting durability, accessibility, and low lifecycle costs throughout the life of the building.
Accessibility Designed In
Accessibility was a guiding principle in the design of New Path 2, ensuring residents of all mobility levels have safe, comfortable, and functional bathing environments. Bestbath’s ADA-compliant shower systems were selected to support independent living through thoughtfully engineered features, including barrier-free entries, reinforced walls for grab bars and accessories, slip-resistant shower bases, and durable, easy-to-clean composite surfaces.
By combining accessible design with low-maintenance, grout-free construction, Bestbath helps create bathrooms that enhance resident safety and comfort while reducing long-term maintenance and operational costs for property owners.
Results
With Buss Mechanical serving as the plumbing contractor and installer for the showers, Bestbath’s factory-built systems helped streamline installation across all 100 residential units while maintaining consistent quality from one bathroom to the next. The factory-manufactured shower systems reduced field labor and installation complexity, giving Buss Mechanical a repeatable installation process and helping the project team stay on schedule.
Over the long term, Bestbath’s grout-free composite shower systems are designed to reduce maintenance demands by eliminating grout lines and minimizing opportunities for water intrusion, resulting in lower repair costs and a reduced total cost of ownership. Engineered to resist cracking, staining, and moisture damage, the durable composite construction provides reliable performance in high-occupancy affordable housing environments.
Most importantly, residents benefit from bathrooms that are attractive, accessible, and easy to maintain—creating spaces that promote safety, independence, and dignity while supporting the long-term operational goals of the property owner.
Project Team Perspective
“Every product selected for New Path 2 needed to deliver lasting value—not only during construction, but throughout the life of the building. Bestbath’s engineered shower systems provided the durability, accessibility, and low-maintenance performance needed to support residents while helping protect the owner’s long-term investment.”
Why Bestbath
Affordable housing developers face the challenge of balancing budgets, construction schedules, resident satisfaction, and long-term operational costs.
Bestbath helps solve those challenges with factory-built bathing solutions engineered specifically for multifamily housing.
From ADA-compliant shower systems to durable composite construction and simplified installation, Bestbath products help developers create housing that performs today and continues delivering value for decades to come.
