Accessory dwelling units (ADU)

How to leverage 'as-of-right' zoning to build up to three units on your residential lot, navigate the Ontario Building Code, and estimate costs related to Bill 23. The Ontario homeowner's guide to 'as of right' zoning of laneway homes, garden suites & Bill 23 The Canadian federal government as well as provincial…

How to navigate municipal bylaws, PIIA architectural requirements, and construction costs to build a legal secondary suite or "UHA" in Quebec. The Quebec homeowner's guide to ADUs, multi-generation & backyard tiny houses How to navigate municipal bylaws, PIIA architectural requirements, and construction costs to…

Everything Canadian homeowners need to know about planning, permitting, and building Garden Suites, Laneway Homes, and Secondary Units for rental income and multigenerational living. The complete guide to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Canada As housing prices soar and the need for urban density increases, the…

Our 2025 guide to laneway house and multiplex construction costs in Vancouver. We provide a detailed breakdown of soft, hard, and servicing costs, sample budgets, and explore the key factors and financing options for your ADU project in BC. How much does a laneway home or multiplex cost in Vancouver 2025? For…

Living in a recycled shipping container home may not be all its cracked up to be. Here is a look at the ups and downs of this housing trend, and whether we think shipping container homes are good or bad as a tiny home choice. Shipping container homes are gaining popularity globally, especially as Tiny Houses , as…

Taking advantage of lanes in the middle of city blocks to increase housing density is only one step Vancouver has taken towards ensuring sustainable urban living. Ths is the first of two stories about the city of Vancouver's green housing initiatives. Laneway homes in Vancouver For years, Vancouver has been a leader…