Category: Architectural World Blog
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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…
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We’ve been through extreme heat already so this is something we are all thinking about. keeping indoors cool has become a challenge and daunting task these days. BC had a historical heatwave within the last couple of weeks and many people had a hard time keeping themselves cool in their own homes. How to keep…
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What makes you get up in the morning and jump out of the bed with a wish to do something positive and improve your life? Is it your goal of living a better life? Are you driven by your obligations and bills to pay? Or, perhaps, every day is just another day? What can you…
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Decluttering and organizing our storage space helps more than just our mental health. It also makes the home safer by decreasing the chance of injuries and falls. The older you become, the more critical it turns. When you have a clean home and organized kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, you stimulate your brain in a healthier,…
