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BC Energy Step Code
What is the Step Code for British Columbia? The new “Step Code” which has already been implemented in a number of municipalities across BC, is the new “energy efficiency” buildings must meet (per zone or location). The overall gradual mandate is to get all new built...
First Nations Project – Pitt Meadows, BC
In 2016, Tamlin International Homes partnered with a local first nations band, as the general contractor to design, manufacture, and build a custom licensed Daycare Facility with Administration Offices in Pitt Meadows, BC. The building was a total area of 6,000 square...
The Gambier
Curb appeal, essentially “exterior” decorating, is a term you hear a lot in real estate. What does the outside of the home look like? How does it make you feel? Is this “exterior” attention to detail necessary when you have a remote property that people don’t drive...
Remote Home in Sechelt, BC
Designing for the best ocean views from all areas of the house was the focus from the very beginning of this project. This 1,800 square foot modern contemporary home, now at the drywall stage of construction, is complete one level living at its best. For...
Whistler for Full-Time Living
For many people, Whistler is a snowy getaway full of skiing and hot chocolate in the winter and an adventurous mountain bikers’ dream in the summer. When you first step onto the cobblestone streets between busy restaurants and the laid-back vacationers, you’ll notice...
Langley Custom Contemporary Home
This beautiful, contemporary-modern 1700 sq foot custom home with an oversized two car garage was recently completed by Tamlin Homes. The home owners were so impressed with our original "Discovery Ridge" they wanted to modify this plan and add a garage (easily...
It’s 2019 Spring Trade Show Season!
It's Trade Show Season! *Keep Reading for Discounts to the Show!* We absolutely love trade shows! They are fun for both our staff and our clients. It gives our sales and marketing team and award winning designers/project managers a chance to meet with future,...
5 Planning Tips to Help Save Time and Money Building your Home.
Giving yourself plenty of time to prepare for building can save thousands of dollars. Rushing through the process in the spring not only exponentially increases your stress, but by that time it may be too late to secure construction crews, or to fulfill building...
It’s Time For Fall 2018 Trade Shows!
Trade Show With Tamlin It's that time of year again! Always a good time and lots of fun for our staff and clients, are the trade shows we participate in throughout the year. Every trade show gives us the opportunity to network with our colleagues in the industry, meet...
Barrier Free Addition for 2 Generation Living – Burnaby
When the owner of this home started discussing adding a registered in-law suite to his home he wanted to make it an addition to the home rather than a renovation to the basement to make a basement suite. He wanted his parents to have the feel of living in a home,...
Gleneagles Golf Course
Tamlin Chosen to Restore Gleneagles Open since 1927, Gleneagles golf course is greater Vancouver’s fifth oldest continuously operated public golf course. In 2008/2009 the District of West Vancouver undertook a major restoration and addition to the Gleneagles...
Custom West Coast Contemporary, Whistler, BC, Canada
Flexible Design This 4,000 square foot, three story home was custom designed in 2016-2017 for a young professional couple in Whistler, British Columbia. They wanted the flexibility to live in the home and expand their space as their family needs grew. At the same time...
