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GVHBA Homebuilding Seminar – February 6, 2010

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Technology experts from the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA), in partnership with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), are presenting the winter session of What’s New in Homebuilding, a workshop for people considering having a custom home built for them.

The workshop will highlight the latest innovations in construction technology, design, indoor air quality and green initiatives.  Workshop topics include:

  • Principles of durable building envelope construction
  • Healthy housing tips for superior indoor air quality
  • Ventilation systems
  • Energy-efficient and green construction practices
  • How energy choices affect costs

To encourage productive interaction between presenters & participants, registration is limited to 25 people so hurry & pre-register by Monday, February 1, 2010.  Cost to attend is $75 per person or $130 per couple (GST not included), and includes lunch, coffee breaks, and a wealth of printed material on new products & services.  Call 778-565-4288 to register or visit GVHBA.org for more information.

Another Amazing Transformation

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Our very talented Designer / Project Manager, Susan Allison, has done it yet again.  A dramatic transformation on a very modest budget, including a kitchen, fireplace, & bathroom.  Here a few photos taken by the very happy clients:

Before

Before

After

After

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Living Room

Fireplace

Fireplace

Top 10 Design Trends

Friday, August 28th, 2009

This list was provided by 2009 National Dream Home Designers Robert Sennett & Darren Sanger-Smith

1.  Metal Roofs – They are environmentally friendly, clean & gives your old roof a new/different look, whether as an accent or whole roof.

2.  Dark Trim Colours – Gives a punch to the facade of our home.  It allows the house to blend with the landscaping, picture frames opnenings & highlights glazing shapes as proportional architectural features.

3.  Front Porches – Adds connectivity to the home & offers a sense of community when used as an outdoors space for gatherings & parties.

4.  Indoor/Outdoor Landscaping – Incorporates organic details that reflect the architecture.

5.  Brick – Gives real depth to the character of the home.

6.  Stucco as an Accent

7.  Green Design – Everyone is talking green these days.  Whether your contribution is minor updates or a complete reno, be aware and consider options to green your home.

8.  Ceilings – It’s just as important as the floor and the right ceiling can create a sense of volume change and an emotional within any given space that would otherwise be lost.

9.  Water Features – An interior water feature can add to the space as a beautiful piece of artwork with a calming sound that can enhance any space.

10.  Sound/Music/Media – The sky’s the limit with this one.  Think carefully about what you need/want.  Combining technology with a well thought out wall unit or room layout can only enhance the space.



Vancouver Construction Company

300-1375 W 6 Ave
Vancouver, BC
V6H 0B1

T 604-708-3337
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2008 Georgie Awards 2008 National SAM Awards Better Business Bureau Greater Vancouver House Builders Association GBLA of BC Built Green Member