Whether you want to renovate or detonate your forever home? Here’s what you need to know weigh up. This very question comes up a lot during site consultations with clients. Some people buy an old home, maybe inherit an old home, or are just tired of living in an old home and aren’t sure of […]
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS BLOG
BC Build Code Steps Up to Net Zero
Learn how the province is rolling out the new energy efficient building standards to become net-zero by 2032. Late last year, the new 2018 British Columbia Building Code was getting released and along with it, Step 1 on the British Columbia’s Energy Step Code is coming into play. One of the major focuses of both […]
Bring Home the Benefits of Vancouver Specials
The architectural ugly duckling – what are the advantages to renovating and starting over with these commonplace Vancouver homes? This forward-thinking family has figured out a way to glean maximum value from their solidly built, but not so special, Vancouver Special. Vancouver is a city that comes with its own unique beauty, combining both its […]
The Benefits of a Second Storey Addition in Vancouver
What adding on, digging down or a second-level could do for your house if you live in Metro Vancouver. Do you feel like your home is bursting at the seams? No playroom, no guest bedroom, no room for everyone to go to their own room? If you’ve already made the best use of what you […]
A Modern Home Tour in Burnaby
The Tao of a Custom Build Have you ever been curious about what it takes to tear down and rebuild a home in metro Vancouver? Join us on November 12th for an open house and home tour of this newly constructed modern build in Burnaby Lake. Conversation and questions are encouraged! Our goal is to […]
Pushing Beyond the Building Envelope with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
Timeline of a custom build made with Nudura insulated concrete forms Now it’s time to look beyond the framing and the roof! This home is now drywalled, taped and mudded — presenting you with a condensed project gallery worth exploring! Take note how tidy and organized our TQ Crew keeps our sites! For some, the […]
5 Unconventional Ideas for Renovating the Empty Nest
For “empty nesters,” this may be the first time to think about you. It may seem hard to believe. After all these years, the kids are finally on their own, the college tuition bills are paid and the house is quiet at last. Now, with an extra bedroom available, you can renovate or add a […]
If Your ICF Walls Could Talk, This Is What They’d Say
An insulated concrete form (ICF) home may be your dream come true! Imagine a home built with walls using a construction technology known for its warmth, comfort, strength and weather resistance? With irresistible radiant-heated floors, draft-free walls, larger windows and wider open spaces. ICF homes offer lower energy bills, a healthier living environment and unlimited […]
Space Planning and Function to Renovate Your Kitchen
Your kitchen will have more moving pieces of any other room in your home. While kitchen design planning will ensure a better outcome in its function and organization as well as its look. When you first start thinking about designing or re-designing your kitchen, there are a lot of things to consider. You can begin by […]
