Services
Alongside the design and construction of custom homes, we provide a range of services.
DESIGN BUILD
Architrave Architecture Design Build Ltd is registered with the Home Protection Office of BC and provides 2-5-10 Home Warranty Insurance. Our team includes a registered architect, three talented designers, project manager and a crew of highly skilled craftsmen. We provide professional management every step of the way; site planning, building design, 3D renderings, permitting, construction, progress reports, budget tracking and appropriate consultants and trades. Our clients interact with one project manager and we work closely together to ensure all design aspects are considered.
RENOVATIONS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS
An existing house can be elegantly transformed into a home rich with character and style. Our 25 + years of design build experience provide many options and solutions, with efficiency and sustainability a priority. We will assess the overall integrity of your home’s construction to confirm feasibility of the proposed work. All renovation projects are managed to the same high standards as our custom design build assignments.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES
At Architrave we believe it is of vital importance to incorporate energy efficiency into your home.
We work with energy advisors to model energy performance upgrades that include envelope retrofits, and system upgrades to ventilation, heating, cooling, lighting, and appliances.
The installation of solar panels for sustainable power in combination with insulation improvements, and energy efficient appliances can reduce energy consumption significantly.
OUTDOOR LIVING & LANDSCAPING
Creating beautiful outdoor living spaces not only enhances the enjoyment of your home, but also the value. Our mild West Coast climate provides many opportunities to increase your living space: from outdoor fireplace areas with glass windbreakers / roofs – to rock walls, grottos and reflecting ponds. Add a variety of well planned gardens and paths to connect and define these new outdoor spaces and your property will be transformed.
ARCHITECTURE
Vince is an Architect with 30 years experience and has been involved in many community projects. One of them being the Medical Health Clinic on Gabriola Island, and most recently a new outdoor pavilion for the local Community Hall.
Expertise in conceptual design, preparation of construction documents, 3D modelling, development of detailed plans, you can be sure of open dialogue and creative solutions for your design goals.