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Wildfire-Resistant Multiplexes: Fourplex and SSMUH Homes Designed And Built For Increasingly Intense Wildfires
Discover how wildfire-resistant design for multiplexes / small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) safeguards homes, communities, and investmen
Three Keys To Making Your SSMUH Multiplex More Profitable Or Enjoyable
How to reduce SSMUH project costs, speed up permits, and maximize returns with smart strategies for design, construction, and efficiency.
SSMUH Multiplexes: Redefining Multigenerational Living
Discover how efficient multiplex homes offer flexibility, connection, and multigenerational living at an affordable cost.
DCA-13: Vancouver ZEB Fourplex
Vancouver's FSR incentives make building a Passive House or Net Zero fourplex on a 33' lot profitable, comfortable, sustainable.
Why Is The New Single Egress Stair Allowance In BC Important For Small-Scale Multi-Unit Homes (SSMUH)?
Build apartments on smaller lots with ease, thanks to BC's new code allowing single egress stairs near transit hubs.
Why Hiring A Builder At The Start Of Design Saves You Money
Involve a builder early to cut costs, streamline construction, and enhance quality. Learn how early input saves money and prevents delays.
DCA12 Cost Effective Fourplex for Metro Vancouver 33' Property
Designing a fourplex or any multiplex with the strategy of OPTIMIZING floor area instead of MAXIMIZING it can substantially reduce the...
What's The Most Expensive Part Of Building A Multiplex?
Achieve profitable multiplex construction by using strategic design and planning to avoid costly pitfalls.
More Ways To Prevent Overheating In Your Home Or Multiplex
Overheating in multiplexes threatens occupant health, but these simple solutions can keep your building cool and comfortable.
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Home (SSMUH / Multiplex) Update June 2024
Below is a live, consolidated update for the SSMUH / multiplex zoning regulations in many cities in British Columbia.
Don't Waste Your Money On A Multiplex
Discover a strategy tailored to multifamily construction to make multiplex projects affordable, cost-effective, and successful.
Why I Don't Design Craftsman Style Houses
Redefining Craftsman style: Explore design strategies that thoughtfully extend its timeless qualities for contemporary relevance.
DCA-10: Multiplex In Vancouver
A modern multiplex (fourplex) for Kitsilano in Vancouver
You May Need To Hire An Architect For Your Vancouver Multiplex
Learn when you need an architect as a Coordinating Registered Professional (CRP) for multiplexes in Vancouver to avoid delays
Does A Multiplex In Vancouver Need Parking?
Discover how to optimize your multiplex project planning by understanding the impact of parking bylaws and zoning in Vancouver and Victoria.
The Simplest Path To An Energy Efficient Multiplex (And How To Avoid A Costly PMT)
Explore practical ways to avoid costly transformers in multiplex designs, improving space efficiency and building value for property owners.
Can You Build A Net Zero Multiplex?
Explore how Net Zero multiplexes blend profitability with sustainability, offering a roadmap to high-performance, eco-friendly housing.
How To Design A Multiplex in Vancouver: Part 3 - Zoning District R1-1 Residential Inclusive
Explore zoning bylaws, R1-1 specifics, design influences, and sustainable standards in our guide to navigating property development rules.
How To Design A Multiplex in Vancouver: Part 2 - Vancouver Plan
Uncover key strategies for designing multiplexes in Vancouver, highlighting the impact of extensive regulations beyond just zoning bylaws.
5 More Ways To Reduce the Cost of Construction
Five MORE effective strategies to reduce construction costs with insights on team involvement, material choices, and streamlined design
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