Home Design in 2025 and What’s Shaping 2026.
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Designing with the Island in Mind
Learn how to optimize your condo or studio space with these helpful tips from Gillette and Associates!
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How to Make a Small Space Feel Like a Stylish Home
Learn how to optimize your condo or studio space with these helpful tips from Gillette and Associates!
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Semienterrada’s Legacy: Designing with Vancouver Island’s Landscape
Sustainable Vancouver Island homes inspired by Semienterrada. Learn eco-friendly design for resilient, energy-efficient living.
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Architecture Can Embrace the Wild
Discover how West Coast Vancouver Island homes blend architecture and nature, inspired by designs like Oregon’s Newberg Residence.
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Sustainable Living Homes
Discover Sustainable Living Homes in Nanaimo, BC. Embrace coastal living with eco-friendly designs and sustainable lifestyle choices.
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Romantic Countryside Inspired Homes
Discover romantic countryside inspired homes on Vancouver Island. Find your perfect retreat in this picturesque setting.
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Cutting-Edge 3D Printed Homes
Learn about 3D printed homes and the factors they bring. Whether they maintain heat, how long they take to make and typical costs.
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Building Your Dream Home
Learn about the logistics of building your dream home and the steps you need to take to have a successful build.
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Building For The Future – Passive Home Designs
The goal of passive home design is to create homes that are highly energy-efficient, comfortable, and healthy for occupant.
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New Home Construction
Substantially Reconstructed Homes – the HPA was amended in 2007 to include within the definition of a new home, “a home that is or is being substantially reconstructed”. According to the HPO, a home…
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5 Trends in Micro Housing
1- Units will be small, but not too small, ideal micro-apartment size is between 275 and 300 square feet, the optimum size for a “one person plus dog” household. It’s the same size used by New York…
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