Category Archives: General
Raising a House in Vancouver
Building a brand new home while retaining heritage and character by raising a house in Vancouver can be a challenging but rewarding process. Here are a few of the top reasons homeowners and builders decide to raise a house instead of demolishing and building new. 1. Increased Density and Floor … Read more
Averra on HTGV Massive Moves
Averra Developments on HGTV Averra Developments big house move finally aired on HGTV’s show Massive Moves a couple weeks ago! The Vancouver heritage home was safely moved to its new home on Vancouver Island. The HTGV show, Massive Moves shows the entire thing. Check out the Coastal Cruise episode. Did you like … Read more
Making a Custom Teak Countertop
The use of teak in counter tops is becoming increasingly popular among designers and clients for its hardwood attributes, rich red/brown grains, and resistance to water and moisture. Here is some of our advice and steps to helping you creating your own custom teak countertop. Purchasing and Selecting Teak Raw Material … Read more
So you want to renovate your Condo?
Renovating a condo can be a fulfilling and potentially rewarding experience. Often the floor plans and views in many Vancouver Condos are fantastic but the design and finishing required to mass produce the units creates an opportunity for the owner to add some personalization and improvement. Recycled brick wall installations, floating vanities … Read more
Save energy by using On-Demand Tankless Water Heaters
What is the most efficient source of hot water for your home? Based on a recent study from the CMHC, comparing gas fired on-demand hot water heaters and conventional hot water holding tanks, the on demand water heaters proved to be the most cost effective using 46% less energy. Although clearly … Read more
Vancouver Street Life Filmed in 1907
We came across a Youtube video of early film footage of Vancouver in 1907 shot by Seattle filmmaker William Harbeck who tragically died on the Titanic as the voyages official film maker 5 years later. This video was recently found in an attic, restored and uploaded. There were a couple of … Read more
Vancouver Housing Affordability Interim Report encourages more purpose built rental development
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson recently formed a task force comprised of 14 representatives from the development, building, finance and non-profit sectors to explore avenues to increase the city’s availability of affordable housing for moderate income households. In addition to the current and future residents of Vancouver, property owners, builders, and … Read more
Coast Modern Vancouver Screening July 6 – 12 (A film tracking the roots of West Coast Modern Architecture)
Coast Modern is an original documentary produced by Vancouver local Leah Mallen and directed by Mike Bernard and Gavin Froome. The film takes the viewer on an inspired private tour of some of the most creative living spaces of their time and explores the philosophies of the architects behind … Read more
