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Laneway Housing: Its Origins and Hidden Benefits

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Vancouver City Council unanimously adopted the EcoDensity Charter on June 10, 2008 along with a set of ‘Initial Actions’ designed to implement the first stage of the Charter.  The EcoDensity Charter commits the City to make environmental sustainability its highest priority in all city planning decisions and it also aims to support housing affordability and … Read More

Klondike’s New Home

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For those of you who missed the chance to check out our new space at our Grand Opening party, here are some photos to you give an idea.  Hopefully you will be inspired to start your own project! This soon-to-be LEED-certified project would not have been possible without our talented designer, Susan Allison, our LEED … Read More

You’re invited to KC’S showroom/office Grand Opening!

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We are nearing the long-anticipated day of our (soon-to-be LEED certified) showroom/office Grand Opening!!!  It’s been quite the journey and now we will soon get to celebrate and share it with you.  Join us for appetizers & drinks while meeting our wonderful team of staff, project managers, designers, skilled trades, and preferred vendors.  Learn about … Read More

Greening your home for $$$

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Recently we have been flooded with calls & emails regarding government grants & bursaries for greening your home.  So we have compiled a list so you have all the information to make an informed decision. GVRD Incentives–A useful list of GVRD Financial Incentives on their BuildSmart site EcoEnergy Grants for Residential Property Owners–Government grants for … Read More