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Housing trends in British Columbia are always a hot topic. With so many different technologies and methods to build and live smarter, it can be hard to keep up. HAVAN’s podcast – Measure Twice, Cut Once – is a great way to hear about housing trends, challenges, and solutions from industry experts.
Season 5 of HAVAN’s Measure Twice, Cut Once podcast is digging into all the modern trends in building science. With BC Building Code setting ambitious goals of being net zero by 2032, important changes are expected withing the building industry! Mike and Jennifer-Lee, along with some guest industry professionals, are here to make sense of it all, taking the technical jargon and boiling it down to a language home-dwellers can understand. Catch up with the episodes below!
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Episode 42: Value of Working with Pros
Special guests Bryan Baeumler, of Baeumler Approved and HGTV Fame, and Graeme Huguet, of My House Design Build Team, join Mike and Jennifer-Lee in the studio to talk about the value of working with professionals.
In this episode, they discussed how homeowners can build a successful relationship with their builder or renovator and shared tips on how to select the best contractor for you. To hear their professional and experienced advice when it comes to renovating or building your home, listen to Episode 42 of HAVAN's podcast.
Episode 41: Net Zero Ready Homes
Special guest, Jonathan, talks about Streetside Developments, Foxridge and the Cascadia Net Zero Ready Project. Hear about his team’s inspiring to pave the way for multi-family homes to be built to higher energy efficiency levels, which can benefit homeowners in more ways than one.
Learn about the lifestyle change involved in building an energy-efficient home, the sense of responsibility and stewardship in embracing a smaller footprint or greener way of building. To educate yourself about net zero homes so you can make an informed decision, listen to episode 41 of HAVAN's podcast.
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Episode 40: Infill Homes/Passivhaus Duplex
It's a green future! Mike and Jennifer-Lee were joined by two legends of the industry - Allison and Joe - to discuss energy sources and how to build high performance homes. These two have been doing this for years, so they shared their tips on building affordable homes while still having energy efficiency in mind.
Building a custom home should be fun! Listen to Allison and Joe's advice on episode 40 of HAVAN's podcast.
Episode 39: Small Houses
Jake from Small Housing BC came on this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once and offered advice on how to create modern communities and develop buildings with a smaller carbon load. He explains the difference between tiny homes and small homes and talks about the importance of “at obtainability”. Hear all about it in episode 39 of HAVAN's podcast.
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Episode 38: BOSS Building Solutions
If you’re looking for ways to make your home building projects more economical, efficient, and eco-friendly, then Chris is the man with the plan! In this episode of Measure Twice Cut Once, he imparts his wisdom on how we can use automation and new construction techniques, like BOSS, in order to create more affordable housing options for everyone.
He also emphasizes the importance of taking your time to find the right team and do your research at the beginning, as well as staying open-minded about multi-family living. So don’t miss out - tune in to episode 38 of Measure Twice Cut Once for all the tips you need!
Episode 37: Iceberg Homes
In this episode of 'Measure Twice, Cut Once' it's all about double basements! Jeff and John from Euro Canadian Construction, discuss the surprising benefits of having two basements - from noise-proof music rooms to legal basement suites. With their expertise, getting creative with your home construction is easier than ever. Hear their ideas on basement building on episode 37 of HAVAN's podcast.
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Episode 36: High Performance Trends
Building a high-performance home is an investment that pays off in the long run. Eric Lee, founder of Euro Canadian Construction, shares his expertise on how to get the most out of such a project by finding the right team - one with certifications and experience - as well as pre-planning and trusting your professionals. If you want to build an energy efficient and sustainable home that will stand the test of time, listen to episode 36 of HAVAN's podcast.
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