West Coast Building & Designs’ mission is to empower homeowners to make the most of their properties by creating beautiful, functional living spaces. ADUs present a unique opportunity for homeowners to expand their living space or generate additional income, and they are committed to helping them achieve their goals with our expertise and craftsmanship. With […]
The District of Squamish has launched an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Competition to encourage housing diversity and affordability in Squamish. The competition invites BC residents aged 19 and above to submit an ADU design that Squamish property owners could choose to build on their property without needing a rezoning or development permit. The Accessory […]
The married pair behind Bay Area–based 3R Studio chose to rent out the larger front home on their property, and invest in infrastructure over aesthetics: “When we pass away, what we leave on the planet will be our footprint.” While 630 square feet may seem compact to some, for Mai Tran and her husband, Le […]
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Tribune Nancy Ngo, Star Tribune March 1, 2024 at 8:30 AM As they dreamed up the best scenario for aging in place, Sonja Batalden and her friends threw around the idea of having houses closer to one another. They could create their version of community living, sharing resources while still maintaining independent living spaces. “We […]
As they dreamed up the best scenario for aging in place, Sonja Batalden and her friends threw around the idea of having houses closer to one another. They could create their version of community living, sharing resources while still maintaining independent living spaces. “We talked about thinking differently about how we live right now and […]
Homeowners in Lahaina face multiple hurdles before they can begin rebuilding, but architects say that preapproved designs could be an important part of the process. About a dozen Maui architects are working on home building plans that — if approved by the county — could be donated to Lahaina property owners to expedite the permitting […]
Residents looking to build Accessory Dwelling Units within Williams Lake has been made more streamlined. When a zoning bylaw was adopted back in May of 2023 to allow construction for ADUs, the City obtained five pre-reviewed designs to distribute to residents free of charge who apply for an ADU building permit. Manager of Economic Development, […]