Monthly Archives: March 2010
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. They work in Canada and around the world to develop standards that address real needs, such as enhancing public safety and health, advancing quality of life, helping to preserve the environment, and facilitating … Read More
Efficient Kitchen Design
The kitchen is generally the most used room in any house and traffic flow should be at the top of your priority list in designing a kitchen that is not only efficient but also safe for all users. Poorly designed kitchens restrict traffic flow making it difficult for more than two people to use at … Read More
Basement Upgrade
Many of our clients renovate to upgrade their homes as a result of wear and tear over the years. Others choose to transform unused spaces into additional living area, like basement suites or secondary suites. Whether you are considering a home theatre system or an adaptable living space (for growing families), renovating your unfinished/out-dated basement … Read More
Kitchen – Before & After
This kitchen transformation proves what a difference you can make by removing a wall. Many of our transformations have started with taking out a wall to expand the space and make it more open…and this one is no different. With the wall against the sofa removed, our designer, Susan Allison, opened the kitchen to the … Read More
Holmes on Homes – Before & After
Two of our projects have been recognized in Holmes on Homes magazine. The first, designed by Susan Allison, http://www.holmesmagazine.com/beforeafter1.html; and the second, designed by Kelly Schmidt, http://www.holmesmagazine.com/beforeafter2.html. Kitchen Before & After by Susan Allison: Bathroom Before & After by Kelly Schmidt:
Greenroofs
Did you know that Switzerland requires that all new buildings have a greenroof? When you learn what greenroofs are and their benefits you will ask yourself when Vancouver will follow suit? So what is a greenroof? Greenroofs are basically vegetated roof covers, with growing media and plants taking the place of bare membrane, gravel ballast, … Read More
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