DANIEL CLARKE ARCHITECT INC.

Updated July 28, 2026 to include summaries; scroll down to Results Two duplexes on a single lot could be a way to achieve the reasonable profit on redeveloping a single-family lot, that everyone got into their heads when the SSMUH legislation was introduced. I'll show you how to take advantage of the SSMUH rules and to take advantage of everyone's familiarity with the duplex typology. More importantly, I'm going to point you toward the cities and lot types on which this con

DCA15 fits two duplexes on one 33'x122' lot through simple massing, durable detailing, efficient construction, and livable interiors, while shared outdoor space and restrained materials help the project sit comfortably within its neighbourhood.

Heatwaves are becoming hotter, more frequent, and more dangerous, while air conditioning sized using historical climate data will eventually fall short. Houses and multiplexes can remain safer and more comfortable by reducing cooling demand through exterior shading, continuous insulation, airtight construction, high-performance windows, and lower internal heat gains. Accessible safe zones, effective daylighting, and shaded outdoor spaces add further resilience.

This Burnaby triplex design responds to revised multiplex rules with efficient construction, generous floor plans and a carefully articulated form that remains durable, practical and neighbourhood-scaled.

Power outages, high winds, wind-driven rain, and extreme snowfall expose weaknesses in conventional housing. This article explains practical design strategies—continuous exterior insulation, metal roofing, robust drainage, waterproofing, and tree planning—to protect multiplex homes and the families living in them.

Summary of the basic zoning regulations for developing a SSMUH / multiplex in Coquitlam

Lower build costs in BC with efficient layouts, repeatable details, simpler forms, and standardized materials—without sacrificing quality.

Rules for building SSMUH Multiplexes in Port Moody

These are the basic zoning requirements for what kind of SSMUH building you can construct in Burnaby BC.

Multigenerational families in BC face rising construction costs. Hiring engineers for multiplex design ensures affordability, comfort, and durability across generations. From structural efficiency to healthy living spaces, coordinated design builds lasting, flexible homes.

You can design a small-scale multiplex that's healthier, more comfortable, and higher quality for less than code-minimum homes. By avoiding complexity and coordinating systems early, these Invisible Multiplexes deliver high performance, timeless design, and cost savings—quietly outperforming typical buildings in every way.

Many fail at building multiplexes due to hidden costs. Learn key mistakes to avoid and how to build smarter, not costlier.

Investing slightly more upfront in your architect’s fee ensures detailed 3D modeling, systems integration, and oversight—catching clashes early and preventing delays or rework. That extra coordination saves you from costly surprises, time overruns, and margin reduction later.

Multiplex projects face stricter codes, zoning, and design rules than houses. Learn the key pitfalls in eligibility, access, planning, and more to avoid delays, denied permits, and profit loss in your small-scale multi-unit housing build.

Discover the best design for a cost-effective, high-performance multiplex—cutting construction costs without compromising quality.

Discover how wildfire-resistant design for multiplexes / small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) safeguards homes, communities, and investmen

How to reduce SSMUH project costs, speed up permits, and maximize returns with smart strategies for design, construction, and efficiency.

Discover how efficient multiplex homes offer flexibility, connection, and multigenerational living at an affordable cost.

Vancouver's FSR incentives make building a Passive House or Net Zero fourplex on a 33' lot profitable, comfortable, sustainable.

Build apartments on smaller lots with ease, thanks to BC's new code allowing single egress stairs near transit hubs.