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BC Home and Garden Show |
February 18- 22, 2009
FEATURE HOME
At the 2008 show, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will address
the increasing interest in green building by partnering with Architecton /
Shelter Industries to present an environmentally friendly, modular-style home.
The 1,400 sq. ft. v-shaped vacation home addresses the growing interest in
preserving environmental resources by using reclaimed, recycled and sustainable
materials and products. Energy-efficient appliances and windows, smart wiring
and recycled materials mitigate the effect of the home’s eco-footprint. A clever
combination of cedar-and-steel cladding will complement a custom-fabricated
roof. Modular construction in the factory further increases construction
efficiency, with the interior never being exposed to weather, thereby preserving
the integrity of kiln-dried wood.
The kitchen/great room wing and bedroom wing, linked at the main entry and by
the courtyard deck, provide multiple accesses to the deck – a seamless
integration of indoor/outdoor living environments. The easy-living decks will
include a covered spa, food-preparation zone and potential for ample seating
configurations. The surrounding landscape will feature drought-resistant grasses
and plants, thus conserving water.RENOVATORS' EXHIBIT
At the 2008 show, the GVHBA Renovation Council will be featuring its Renovators'
Exhibit on the mezzanine level of BC Place. Showgoers can view before-and-after
photos of members' renovation projects as well as other renovation-related
products and services. Renovators, interior designers and decorators, and
suppliers will be on-site to answer questions about your renovation project.
www.bchomeandgardenshow.com |
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