It’s time to talk about designing for longevity. This is an important component of sustainable design. For a home that will age gracefully, choose a classic style and use the best quality materials that fit your budget. Now, let’s look at each of these two points more closely. [Read more…]
Designing a Resilient Home: more thoughts
There’s no doubt that climate change and tapped-out fossil fuel supplies are presenting challenges that our forebears never imagined. In such times, we need to build for resilience. During extreme weather (or seismic) events, will your house keep you warm, dry and safe? [Read more…]
A Business Profile of John Gower
BUSINESS PROFILE – Building With The Web
By David Carrigg
Nelson Daily News Correspondent
The awesome potential of the Internet to help small businesses widen their market and increase sales is being tested by local architectural designer John Gower. [Read more…]
What Makes BC Mountain Homes Stand Out?
Both outside and in, we think our home designs offer qualities and features that are not generally found in other stock plans. The most noticeable thing is that our homes accomplish more – more bedrooms, and more useable living area – with less overall square footage than other conventional homes on the market.
Because we draw our design inspiration largely from enduring classics such as the shingle, craftsman, and prairie styles, the architecture of each BC Mountain Home is timeless, and presuming regular maintenance will continue to look ageless 10, 20, or 50 years from now. [Read more…]
Filberg Lodge: a Gingerbread Fantasy
The 13th Annual Odlum Brown Christmas Village was a fine success again this year. The event raised $14,300, with proceeds shared between the CV Boys & Girls Clubs and the Child Development Association. [Read more…]
Design for the 95%
I often talk about “building small” as a good strategy for sustainable living. But what does “small” mean? These days, the average new Canadian home, built for 2-3 people, measures 2,000 square feet. I define a small house as one that minimizes space per person while allowing a comfortable lifestyle for its occupants. About 1,200 square feet or less for a couple, or under 1,500 square feet for a family with kids, would fit this criterion. [Read more…]
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