Green Building
The journey of an Off-Grid Build-Cowichan Valley, BC
Cowichan Valley Acreage- The journey of an Off-Grid Build This project profile follows the work of one of our own Pacific Homes build specialists, Paul Latter, as he works on his new home. This project profile follows the work of one of our own, Pacific Homes build specialists, Paul… Read More
What is a Passive House Exactly?
Passive House is a high-performance based building standard that was developed in Europe. It focuses on reducing or eliminating the need for an active heating or cooling system to maintain a comfortable interior climate. This is achieved through an efficient design that utilizes passive heating and cooling techniques and an… Read More
Top 5 Home Building Trends Of This Year
Are you planning to build your dream home? Here are our Top 5 Home Building Trends and practices that we have seen working with our clients this year. Whether you are building a new home or just doing renovations, these building trends can provide you with some inspiration for… Read More
Mitigating Flood Risk in Design
Just before midnight, I was awoken by lights shining up from my neighbour’s yard. Record rainfall was landing on the already saturated ground, streams carrying runoff were crossing my neighbour’s yard and running through their basement suite. Water was coming in through the window wells and over foundation… Read More
91 Chapel Commercial Building Package
91 Chapel a new condo development in the heart of downtown Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island. The project is being developed by Island Creek Developments and constructed by Island West Coast Developments. Pacific Homes has been a proud supplier of the commercial building package. Designed by de Hoog & Kierulf… Read More
The Benefits Of Building With Wood
Even though mankind has been using wood for construction consistently for thousands of years, it is also what many experts have been calling the building material of the future. When building any project, choosing to use wood is environmentally, economically, structurally and stylistically the best choice. Environmentally Responsible It… Read More
Learn About The New BC Energy Step Code
I recently attended a Building Smart presentation on the introduction of the BC Energy Step Code for Zone 5 in Nanaimo BC on Vancouver Island with the objective of finding out more about the changes coming to the building industry over the next few years. It was good to hear… Read More
A Guide To Choosing The Perfect Paint Colour
Pointers to ponder when picking paint colours! So, you’ve decided to paint. You may be a pro at choosing colours and confidently make your way to the paint store or you may feel out of your element, unable to envision colours working together. I mean come on… you take a… Read More