Building on a City Lot versus Building on an Acreage Lot

Building on a City Lot versus Building on an Acreage Lot

When you are planning on building your dream home, one of the most important aspects to consider is the location. This is after all where you’ll be spending most of your time, and you need to carefully decide where that will be. But what exactly are the differences...
Aging in Place – designing a home for your next 30 years

Aging in Place – designing a home for your next 30 years

Getting a custom design for your home is a financial investment, as well as a serious commitment. If done right, your home should be able to last for the next couple of generations. Having a home that can age with you – called aging in place – has huge...
The Cost Per Square Foot Myth

The Cost Per Square Foot Myth

When building or buying a home, the topic of square-foot cost will inevitably come up. Looking through the building plans, it is mentioned on the prints. Working with an architect, everything revolves around the square feet. Therefore, it’s natural to assume a linear...
How to Minimize Supply Chain Woes when Building a Home

How to Minimize Supply Chain Woes when Building a Home

The last couple of years have demonstrated how certain events can have a chain reaction on the economy. Workforces were forced to decrease, taxes increased, and everything impacted the costs and availability of materials. It is a constant battle to maintain project...
Energy Step Code Explained and How It Will Affect Your Future Build

Energy Step Code Explained and How It Will Affect Your Future Build

Before starting any build, it is important to the process, including the requirements and the standard practices within construction. Usually, a Building Code is consulted and required to ensure that the building will be safe to use. The Province of British Columbia...