Our Vancouver Net Zero Duplex Project

Part One

Reflections on Building a Net-Zero Duplex in Vancouver: Part One of a Few

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November 19, 2024
Reflections on Building a Net-Zero Duplex in Vancouver: Part One of a Few

I started to write a short blog post about our recent experience in building a net zero duplex in Vancouver with Lanefab and it turned it into a longer story. I’ll be sharing my reflections in a series of posts about this project. For now, enjoy part one and let me know if you have any questions you’d like answered in the next post.

Part Two

Reflections on Designing a Net Zero Duplex in Vancouver: Part 2

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December 3, 2024
Reflections on Designing a Net Zero Duplex in Vancouver: Part 2

In part one, I spent time thinking about the ‘why’ of this project and the importance of building a house that was energy efficient. I do want to acknowledge that this project was not attempting to solve the housing crisis nor the affordable housing crisis in Vancouver. This project is one small action tak…

Part Three

7 Lessons Learned Building a Net Zero Duplex in Vancouver, BC.

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Jan 15
7 Lessons Learned Building a Net Zero Duplex in Vancouver, BC.

January 2025 has arrived with some clear messages for all of us to pay attention to. I am finding it difficult to comprehend the scale of displaced families in Los Angeles, California and wondering where they will be able to rebuild. At the same time, I am thinking about my kids' future and the education system that they are enduring as they apply to u…

Part Four - coming soon!