Laneway Homes
Laneway Homes, Vancouver, BC by Kooney Homes
With footprints averaging 20 ft x 20 ft, Laneway home wood buildings by Kooney Homes are a practical alternative to Vancouver’s high prices and tall buildings. An ideal solution for families who have outgrown their homes, Laneway homes can accommodate grown children or grandparents needing an affordable housing solution or can be rented to generate an additional income stream. Under the current proposed regulations in Vancouver, Laneway homes may only be rented and not sold separately.
In the space typically occupied by a double garage, approx 60 - 70 sq. meters the laneway home normally enters from the green space of the main home’s back yard. Vancouver’s current maximum allowable height allows for 4.6 meters, so angled roofs create loft space which can typically accommodate sleeping quarters. Living, dining and cooking happen in one room on the main level, one bathroom may incorporate just a shower stall or an undersized bathtub. The cost depends upon individual site characteristics and individual customer specifications for design and finishing, Kooney Homes would be pleased to discuss your project.
Space-saving ideas include “on-demand” hot water heater inside the wall cavity. Green building concepts can also be incorporated such as using reclaimed timber or employing soy-based spray foam for insulation, and selecting Energy- Star windows, doors and appliances.
