Category: Architectural World Blog
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How a Step Code 3 Home is More Energy Efficient Step Code 3 is a higher standard of energy efficiency in building construction, specifically for wood-frame residential homes. It goes beyond the minimum requirements of the base building code to provide significant energy savings. Here’s how a Step Code 3 home achieves greater energy efficiency:…
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Lot multiplication is forced by the BC government. Is this the right solution for our society? #MULTIPICATION There has been much news about construction happening in the province, especially after new demand from the BC Government forced municipalities to add densification to their single-family homes. June 2024 is the deadline for municipalities in BC to change…
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Does AI replace architects?Have you used AI in your line of work or entertainment? #AI We all know the new buzzword these days is AI and how it is replacing many jobs. Every industry is already using AI or is in the process of implementing it. Architects and building designers are experiencing improvements in…
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Multiplex homes are coming to BC! BC government is introducing legislation that overrides the municipal zoning regulations There is a rush to build smaller homes in BC. I’m wondering how the municipalities will react.So far, many municipalities in BC (with the exception of the city of Vancouver) have been reluctant to accept the idea of…
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Burnaby Laneway Homes coming in effect soon! After many years of waiting, the city of Burnaby has decided to accept the fact that the city needs more housing options to combat the rental shortage. After going through the process, the city held a couple of open houses on March 28 and 29 and is expecting…
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What are the changes in Vancouver Bylaw, and how would it affect your project? The city of Vancouver is going through new changes on the VBBL starting on January 1st, 2022. Some of the changes are for new home constructions, and some can affect the renovations as well. How would these changes affect your project?…
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Exciting news about Laneway homes/ Coach homes Have you spotted these small homes showing up where there used to be a garage? They are Laneway Homes and they are becoming quite the thing. The concept of a Laneway House is very compelling. Small, well-designed spaces we can use for a family member to live in…
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Will Changes to West Vancouver’s By-Laws affect your plans? You may have heard about the West Vancouver zoning changes. These new zoning by-law changes are going to affect what is possible when building a new home in West Vancouver. If a new build is on your radar you NEED to be aware of this. As…
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Is it possible for different generations to live together and still maintain healthy levels of privacy, social life, and lifestyle as a whole? When you hire a designer who thinks outside the box, is able to observe every issue from different angles and find a solution to any problem, then the answer is YES. A…
