THE ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOMES
I guide homeowners and small developers who want to make more of their property—bringing generations closer, creating rental income, or building homes to sell. The Invisible Multiplex combines understated architecture with exceptional comfort and lasting value. It fits naturally into your neighbourhood, while inside, residents enjoy quiet rooms, fresh filtered air, and comfortable temperatures throughout the year.
Better living starts with better planning. I work with the builder early, aligning the spaces, structure, and building systems to reduce unnecessary costs and avoid expensive changes during construction. Every project is designed to:
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make high performance financially practical through simple building forms, efficient layouts, and coordinated systems,
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reduce the ongoing cost of ownership through low energy demand, durable construction, and accessible, maintainable systems,
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put more of your investment into usable living space by reducing wasted circulation and awkward service spaces,
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give each household privacy and independence, with careful attention to sound separation, entrances, and outdoor spaces, and
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create homes people want to live in and stay in, supporting lasting value whether you keep, rent, or sell.
Daniel is very thorough and knowledgeable. He is pragmatic in his approach and provided extra value by sharing articles and real world examples of how I could design an energy efficient building without breaking the bank.
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My 25 years of diverse experience includes multi-family residential buildings for private developers and public governmental departments with diverse priorities and needs. I combine my extensive construction knowledge, building optimization strategies, and cutting edge building envelope science to develop affordable and cost-neutral multifamily residential projects with low total lifecycle costs.
MY PROCESS TO GUIDE YOUR PROJECT
Your home is a GEM. As most gems are, your house is precious, unique, and should be shaped by great forces of nature. It's an heirloom that future generations can appreciate - a rare treasure whose character reflects what you value. That's why I've developed the SAPPHR System™.
Here's the basic process of working with me:
DETERMINE WHAT YOU CAN BUILD
Adding to or remodeling your house? Rebuilding your home altogether? Redeveloping an investment property? My RED Report™ shows you all the available options to help you pick the redevelopment strategy makes the most sense for you.
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Comfort and health are near the top of the list of things a house must do, second only to shelter and security. You and your family deserve to have the best quality of life in your own home.
Learn about the hidden hazards and how your house can provide the healthiest environment you've ever experienced by reading
Do you want a house that will stand up to climate change? Architecture needs to be designed for extreme weather events. Wondering how you can cool your house naturally in summer heatwaves without air conditioning or heat your house in the coldest winter weather without spending a fortune?
Explore a range of resilience solutions by reading
Is your builder's home really tailored to you? Let me illustrate how hiring an architect can get you a more interesting design. The right architect can provide a beautiful, thoughtfully-designed, unique home design to suit your style and taste.
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