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Okanagan HOME Dec 2009/Jan 20104
Issue 14, Dec 2009/Jan 2010
ISSN 1913-0759
www.Okanagan-Home.comroelrich@shaw.ca
Publisher:Raymond F. Oelrich
Senior Editor:Keri-Lynn Turney
Art Director:Tyson Henderson
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Contributors:Albert Berkshire, Ross Freake, Mike FreemaDon Gerein, Deanna Merrick, Keri-Lynn T
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Publications Mail Agreement# 41908512The opinions expressed in Okanagan Homeare those o the writers and editors,and do not represent the ofcial positiono the Canadian Home Builders’ AssociationCentral Okanagan, or o its members.
10 The Dreamweaver
20 Wilden’s Skylands
26 AuthenTech Homes
32 Edgecomb Builders
38 Fawdry Homes
44 Meadow Ridge Homes
50 Rykon Construction
70 Mon Reposa Penthouse
ROUND TABLE
56 Craftsman Style
OKANAGAN REAL ESTATE REVIEW
8 Man’s Great Gift Lies in His Vision
2008 TOMMIE GOLD WINNER
64 Inspiration Homes
PROFILE
76 Curved by Design
82 Travel
96 PCS Construction
98 Cladco Constructors
100 Rediscovered Wood
102 Shaw
DECOR
81 From the Forest
88 Pure Granite Rocks!
94 Robinson Lighting
I N S I D ECraftsman Style
ENERGY
103 Teresan Gas
104 Okanagan EnvironmentalIndustry Alliance (OEIA)
108 CHBA Directory
COVER: Apchin Design Corp’s“Crescendo” by Shawn Talbot
2009 Silver Tommie
AwArd iSSue!
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This is the last issue of 2009 and we are proud of the
progress we have made in our rst two issues since we
bought the publication. We have increased the retail
outlets that carry the magazine from 30 in July to over
600 now, and doubled the number of copies from 25,000 to now
50,000 copies.
The biggest change will be in distribution so we have an op-
portunity for 100,000 or more readers to experience Okanagan
Home, many for the rst time.
We have worked extensively with the Kelowna Daily Cou-
rier to ensure we distribute at least 25,000 copies in all of their
newspapers in early December. They have an amazing variety of newsstand retailers and these give us the opportunity to get the
magazine into hundreds of locations in a three-day span. We are
also mailing this issue to approximately 10,000 businesses, from
Vernon to Osoyoos, and another 15,000 more copies go out for
display and free distribution at the Kelowna Airport, shopping
centres, restaurants and other retailers, as well as our entire adver-
tiser base and all CHBA members.
Speaking of the North and South Okanagan, we want to feature
even more stories from these areas, and you will see several in
this issue.
We are striving to feature more builders, developers, designers,
contractors and suppliers in the entire Okanagan, not just Kel-
owna. This will help bring Okanagan Home to the forefront as thepremier publication in the valley, which is our goal.
Remember, most of these homes and projects are actually for
sale; they are not museums to be observed! Support the members,
BUY SOMETHING and tell them you saw them in Okanagan
Home. I know they will appreciate it, and I know we will! As
always you can reach me at roelrich@shaw.ca
It’s Tommie Time! Yes, this is the 2009 Tommie Silver F
ists Issue and is full of Silver Award winners. Some of t
will win Tommie Gold Awards, to be announced the en
January.
Check out the February/March Tommie Gold Issue
those winners.
We wanted to showcase some of the great design work the O
nagan offers and we hope you will enjoy reading this as muc
we enjoyed producing it!
We live in an area of tremendous talent and you will be r
ing about some of the most amazing homes in this issue we h
ever seen.You’ll nd ALL FIVE of the builders at Wilden, along
the “Wilden story” itself, surely one of the best success stori
Canada. You may have not realized Wilden is a three-decade-
project that will take many years to complete.
The value of these homes is understated and we hope you
take the opportunity to read about their entire project, then go
there’ for yourself.
Raymond and I visited it when we began laying out this i
and were excited to nd this gem of a development right he
the Okanagan.
I couldn’t decide which showhome I liked best! There
nearly 40 pages in this issue of “all things Wilden.”
We have many more great stories too, from Vernon to Peton. Round Table examines the Craftsman Style and its pres
in the Okanagan.
From the Okanagan Home family to yours, have a great h
day season and stay safe!
For editorial enquiries contact me at kerilynn@shaw.ca.
T
he Thompson Okanagan
Housing Awards or TOM-
MIE™ Awards is celebrating
our 18th year of recognizing
excellence in the many facets of the
home building industry. With each pass-
ing year, our association membership
grows and along side that, our Tommie
Awards as the most prized and valuable
symbols of industry excellence. The
Canadian Home Builders’ Association
of the Central Okanagan [CHBA-CO] is
delighted with the success of last year’s
Tommie and we are building on that mo-
mentum and ready for Tommie 2009 Gold Gala January 30th, 2
Tickets are available via www.chbaco.com or 250.861.3988
Terry Heinrich Tommie 2009 Chairman
Your Tommie 2009 Tommie Committee
Tommie 2009 Gold Gala tickets
available now visit
www.chbaco.com or
call 250.861.3988.
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CONGRAT
Residential Planning, Design and
Construction - New and Renovation
ExcEllEncE in crEating affordablE Housing
Rohit Communities Artisan
Scuka Enterprises Ltd. Gordon Drive Short Term HousingCardan Enterprises Ltd. Suite
ExcEllEncE in singlE dEtacHEd HomE undEr 2,000 sq. ft.
Valux Homes Ltd.
Bridges at Glenview Pond The Moledina Residence
Cardan Enterprises Ltd. Pouliot Residence
Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community Irongate Place Classic
Adult Living
Cardan Enterprises Ltd. Lavioe Residence
Cardan Enterprises Ltd. Case Residence
ExcEllEncE in singlE dEtacHEd HomE 2,001-2,999 sq. ft. Edgecombe Builders Model Home
Woodstyle Homes Ltd. Goodgrove Residence
Mibroc Construction Ltd. Alpine Ski Retreat
Meadow Ridge Homes Limited Show Home at Wilden
C.M. Edwards Construction McDonald Residence
ExcEllEncE in singlE family dEtacHEd HomE
3,000 sq. ft and ovEr
Okanagan Dream Builders Ltd. The Lincoln
Inspiration Homes Sage Pointe Home
PCS Construction Mann Residence
Bellamy Homes Lakeview Model Home
Valux Homes Ltd. Bridges at Glenview Pond - The Fedor
ExcEllEncE in singlE family dEtacHEd HomE
$1 million to $3 million
Rykon Construction Management Ltd. Sheerwater
Frame Custom Homes Lakeview Custom Residence
Woodstyle Home Ltd. La Maison
Edgecombe Builders High Pointe Home
Fawdry Homes Scenic View Vista
ExcEllEncE in singlE family dEtacHEd HomE
ovEr $3 million
Mibroc Construction The Ranch Manor
Timberhaven Homes Lot 23 High Pointe Drive
ExcEllEncE in sEmi-dEtacHEd or townHomE dEvElopmEnt
Valux Homes Ltd. Bridges at Glenview Pond
The Knight/Manual Residence
The Mission Group Amberhill
Valux Homes Ltd. Bridges at Glenview Pond
Executive Townhome
Rohit Communities Kelowna Cypress Point
ExcEllEncE in crEating a low-risE
multi-family dEvElopmEnt
Edgecombe Builders Martin Lofts
G Group of Companies Southwind at Sarsons - Phase 2
The Mission Group Mode
Scuka Enterprises Ltd. Gordon Drive Short-term Housing
ExcEllEncE in crEating a Hi-risE
multi-family dEvElopmEnt
North Ellis Developments The Madison
Lake Placid Developments Inc. Centuria Urban Village
ExcEllEncE in crEating a rEsort dEvElopmEnt
Trasolini Chetner Construction + Development Corporat
The Waterfront
ExcEllEncE in rEsidEntial rEnovations undEr $250,000
Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd. Private ResidenceSquare Root Contracting & Consulting Ltd. Urban Santu
ExcEllEncE in rEsidEntial rEnovations $250,000-$500,0
DW Builders Modern Dream Renovation
Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd. Private Residence
Interior and Landscape Design
ExcEllEncE in KitcHEn rEnovation undEr $50,000
Square Root Contracting & Consulting Ltd. Urban Santu
Westwood Fine Cabinetry Creed Kitchen Reno
ExcEllEncE in KitcHEn dEsign undEr $40,000 - nEw Hom
Inspiration Homes Sage Pointe Home Kitchen
ATR Developments Inc. Trumpeter Ridge
Norelco Cabinet Solutions Waterfront
Cadence at The Lakes Cadence at The Lakes
Meadow Ridge Homes Show Home at Wilden
Excellence in Kitchen Design over $40,000 - New Home
PCS Construction Finnerty Road
Mibroc Construction The Ranch Manor
Bellamy Homes Lakeview Show Home
Westwood Fine Cabinetry Cates Custom Kitchen
Fawdry Homes Scenic View Vista Kitchen
ExcEllEncE in mastEr suitE dEsign in a HomE
Bellamy Homes Lakefront Private Residence
Timberhaven Homes Lot 23 High Pointe Drive
Okanagan Dream Builders Ltd. The Lincoln
PCS Construction Finnerty Road
Edgecombe Builders High Pointe Home
2009 SILVER
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ExcEllEncE in salEs cEntrE and modEl HomE prEsEntation Meadow Ridge Homes Limited Show Home at Wilden
Rohit Communities Kelowna Cypress Point
Rohit Communities Kelowna Artisan
Cadence at The Lakes Cadence at The Lakes
ExcEllEncE in intErior dEsign in a custom rEsidEncE
Inspiration Homes Sage Pointe Interior Design
Pasedena Estates Ltd. Mon Reposa
Edgecombe Builders High Pointe Home Interior Design
Timberhaven Homes High Pointe Drive Interior Design
Woodstyle Home Ltd. La Maison
ExcEllEncE in crEating an intErior fEaturE /innovation
in a HomE
Edgecombe Builders High Point Home Interior Feature
DeJong & Sons Contracting Inc. Mon Reposa
Timberhaven Homes Lot 23 High Pointe DriveInspiration Homes Sage Pointe Shattered Glass Counter
Dutch Construction (1988) Ltd. Umbrella
ExcEllEncE in landscapE dEsign nEw or
rEnovation singlE family
Edgecombe Builders High Point Home Zlandscape Design
Timberhaven Homes Lot 23 High Pointe Drive
Synergy Landscape Design Ltd. Fleury Residence
Ground Sense Landscaping Elements of The Dillon Residence
ExcEllEncE in landscapE dEsign - multi family
Rohit Communities Kelowna Artisan
GGroup of Companies Southwind at Sarsons - Phase 2
Sales, Marketing and Outstanding
Achievements
ExcEllEncE in logo, signagE and brocHurE dEsign
GGroup of Companies Southwind at Sarsons - Phase 2
Maclean Group Marketing Black Mountain Golf Course
and Community
All Weather Windows Our Style
ExcEllEncE in advErtising campaign
Rohit Communities Kelowna Artisan
Maclean Group Marketing Black Mountain Golf Course
and Community
ExcEllEncE in advErtising - individual ad
Rohit Communities Kelowna Artisan
Maclean Group Marketing Black Mountain Golf Course and
Community
Cadence at The Lakes Cadence at The Lakes
All Weather Windows Toughest Standards
ExcEllEncE in wEbsitE dEsign
Canaterra Property Pages Canaterra Property
Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community Sun Rivers
salEs tEam of tHE yEar in nEw HomE construction
Dilworth Quality Homes Inc. Dilworth Homes - All SitesRohit Communities Kelowna Artisan
outstanding acHiEvEmEnt in EnvironmEntal
considEration and EnErgy EfficiEncy
The Mission Group Mode
Scuka Enterprises Ltd. Gordon Drive Short-term Housing
built grEEn bc buildEr /rEnovator of tHE yEar
Greenman Homes R-2000 Duplex
Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community Irongate Place Classic
Mibroc Construction The Ranch Manor
bEst public /privatE partnErsHip
Scuka Enterprises Ltd. Gordon Drive Short-term Housing
Okanagan College The Home For Learning 2009
CHBA Central Interior 2009 Training House
tErasEn award for building EnErgy EfficiEncy
multi family nEw construction
The Mission Group Mode
2009 Grand Tommie Finalists
rEsidEntial dEvElopmEnt of tHE yEar Trasolini Chetner Construction + Development CorporatThe Waterfront
Lake Placid Developments Inc. Centuria Urban Village
GGroup of Companies Southwind at Sarsons - Phase 2
Rohit Communities Kelowna Artisan
North Ellis Developments The Madison
HomE buildErs of tHE yEar - small volumE,
largE volumE and multi-family
Meadow Ridge HomesInspiration Homes
Woodstyle Home Ltd.
Cardan Enterprises Ltd.
GGroup of Companies Southwind at Sarsons - Phase 2
community of tHE yEar
GGroup of Companies Southwind at Sarsons - Phase 2
Valux Homes Ltd. Bridges at Glenview Pond
HomE of tHE yEar
Woodstyle Home Ltd. La Maison
Mibroc Construction The Ranch Manor
Meiklejohn Architects Inc. Meiklejohn Architects Inc.
Timberhaven Homes Lot 23 High Pointe Drive
Edgecombe Builders High Pointe Home
TOMMIE WINNERS
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O k a n a g a n R e a l E s tat e R e v i e w
MAN’S GREAT GIFT LIES
IN HIS VISION
By Don Gerein
These were the last written words
of Frank Lloyd Wright found onhis desk the day he died 50 years
ago on April 9, 1959 at the age of
91. The article he was writing goes on to say,
“Creative architecture is the greatest proof of
(man’s) immortal soul.” He could not have
known that he would dene himself and his contribution to the world
of architecture in a few words that still have relevance today.
Architecture and design have great relevance in the real estate
business. Buyers are attracted to homes with great “street appeal”
and functionality. First impressions are very important. These are
properties that not only have signicant value to the proud owner, but
positive resale value on the open market. We recognize that all hu-
man actions are initiated solely to improve the human condition and
buying a home ranks as one of the best examples of this psychology.
Not only do the owners derive satisfaction from their home, they de-
rive satisfaction from others recognizing and validating their choice
of architecture and living space. When they invite their friends to
their new dwellings for the rst time, they are hoping for (expecting)comments of positive reinforcement.
Wright despised pomposity and pretension, holding rm to his
principles of integrity and simplicity. He had an amazing ability to
work in three dimensions. He grew up in Wisconsin close to the land
and sought harmony with nature. He always spelled “nature” with a
capital “N” and told employees to “go to the woods and elds for
colour schemes and search for warm, optimistic tones.” His practice
spanned over six decades and was established in 1893 creating struc-
tures right through to 1959. Photographs of his work show examples
that would be very well received in our local market today. His use of
large overhangs, ared eaves, high bands of windows and shingle on
exterior walls and gables has connected with our local market.
Our best selling homes (both single and multi-family) incorpo-
rate natural materials and colours that belong in this environment
and unite the interior with outdoor space. The outdoor space can be
a simple deck or patio and go all the way up to the pool, outdoor
kitchen or water feature.
When we were engaged to sell the 48 condominiums at Abbott
House, we were presented a design incorporating large overhangs, an
impressive beamed arch, shingle gables and board and batten siding
with real brick detail and real timber accents all in soothing natural
colours. This development incorporated these features from heritage
buildings and the architect blended them with his vision to impart a
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STATS
UNITS SOLD FOR THE MONTH
UNITS SOLD YEAR TO DATE
AVERAGE SELL PRICE YEAR TO DATE
LISTING INVENTORY SOURCE OMREB
OCT ‘06 OCT ‘07
175
2242
$400,621
935
216
2573
$476,385
1036
OCT ‘08
91
1622
$507,962
1861
OCT ‘09
215
1674
$460,327
1378
C o n t a C t B o x
modern feel. The artist’s conceptions engaged buyers in a man
had not previously experienced. The comment most often heard
“nally, a condominium building which tempts me to sell my h
and move.” Not surprisingly, Abbott House was honored with a p
tigious Tommie Award last year.
Jamie Maw of Huntington Homes summarized the project in
manner: “We tried to suggest an architectural vision for mo
Kelowna, but one that would resonate with a timeless quality
close, there’s lots of detail and different textures, but from a dista
they merge into a distinctive whole. It makes people smile.”
Our area has been inundated with many housing styles ove
past decade as we went through the eras of Spanish style, M
Vice pink stucco, fake Tuscan and bright coloured stucco contem
rary. Thankfully, tastes have moderated and this in part is drive
the consumer demand for quality.
The Central Okanagan has embraced the Craftsman Style of h
ing and this movement began in the 1880’s to celebrate handicsimple forms and the use of natural materials.
True Craftsman styles were those featured in Gustav Stickl
“The Craftsman” magazine from 1901 to 1916. The style feat
the characteristics of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs and used o
oor plans, few hallways, numerous windows, art glass, exp
roof rafters, wide eaves and natural stonework. They were inte
to be practical houses affordable by a wide range of people.
The theme has been widely interpreted and there are some fa
tic homes around our area that are attractive examples of this
of architecture. There are some others that have borrowed he
on the theme and may not stand the test of time. Overzealous u
cultured stone (fondly known as “lick and stick”) is prevalent, a
colours and styles of rock that do not assimilate with our area. er mistakes include timbers that are stuck on the front of the h
with no structural intent, just decoration. Some colours that scr
to make a statement have not been in keeping with the intent of
architecture as noted previously. Generally, our local home bui
and designers have been doing a pretty good job interpreting
theme and making it commercially viable.
When it comes to the economic viability and survival of this s
you — the buyer — are the ultimate critic, the nal decision m
in this process. You alone decide if you like the architecture en
to make the very expensive decision to buy it. You decide if
materials look like they belong to the house and belong to the
You decide if the architecture and design engages the observe
all levels. This will be your home in which you seek shelter, com
and peace. At the same time it will portray to the observer a littl
of the essence of the people that live within, but not too much
there always should be the element of mystery.
Remember, less is more.
Don Gerein, Broker and President
Macdonald Realty Kelowna
Phone: 250-860-4300 macanswer@shawbiz.ca
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As all of us are unique, so are the homes Denis builds; each and every one a signaturestatement reecting the dreams and visions of his clients.
ByMichael FreeMan and PhotograPhed By Shawn talBot
Okanagan topography provides breathtaking places where views, privacy and proxim-
ity to the lake inspire us to stop and think: “Right here—this exact place—is where I
would build my dream home!”
Aside from the nancial restrictions facing the average citizen, there could be some
problems building the perfect castle. The same landscape that sparked the fantasy brings with it
some difcult challenges, for how does one construct a house on a mountain or on an irregular lot
without radically changing the natural features of the land?
One way is to shape the house to t the prole of the lot, breaking the traditional model, and
adapting elevations to match nature’s curves. It is a concept that the average homebuilder would
likely shy away from, but Denis Apchin isn’t an average homebuilder. The head of Apchin Design
Corp loves this kind of challenge and it shows in some of Kelowna’s nest architecture.
“The lot is absolutely the key in developing the nal design,” notes Apchin. “The land in -
spires me; many of my luxury homes are built on either view or water property, so there is always
something pretty special about each one.”
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Apchin strives to design the home around the contours of the
as well as natural features like trees and boulders that might o
wise be removed. He calls the process “harmonizing with the
vironment,” made viable because every single house plan is dr
from scratch. Apchin rst gets some basic guidelines at the inmeeting: what rooms are required and what the family’s impo
needs are. He goes to the site to get some feelings and ideas abou
over-all project and begins a preliminary design. “I never have a
conceived idea of what the home is going to look like,” he rem
“We are always trying to create something unique.”
“Crescendo” at Big White is the perfect example of Apchin’s
losophy. Local snow-hounds will instantly recognize the res
largest single-family luxury rental accommodation located on
side of The Woodcutter run on the way to the Ridge Rocket chai
“The lot is triangular, but I could have put a rectangular buil
there. Instead I matched the outer walls to the property line—the
and land comes to an exact point.” The designer wanted a more e
ing look than a plain at roof, so he lifted one side to allow it to
an angle. To match the elevations of the mountain, Apchin design
35 foot high circular staircase that has six separate areas to enjo
The unique aesthetic of the Crescendo is certainly what draw
our emotions, but engineering the project was no small feat.
wanted the 27 foot tall windows to go right to the soft, we wa
to match the contour of the land, and we had to compensate fo
incredible snow weight at Big White, 300 pounds per square fo
explains Apchin. The only way to address all of the issues w
build a metal skeleton that would support the huge double tru
placed one foot apart. There are massive spans and the roof is
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up to eight feet in places. The structure had to be carefully e
neered to withstand all that weight.
For the Crescendo, like many of his other projects, Apchin tu
to Greg Wylie of R & A Engineering in Vernon. “Greg is very
to work with, he allows me to conceptualize my designs and
he always manages to engineer the home without compromisin
design,” declares Apchin.
Some of his clients know exactly what they want, and may have a physical collection of ideas. Others are much less spec
“People come to me for inspiration, so I take their wants and ne
and maybe some of their tastes in architecture, and I try to ma
as individual and personal for them as possible,” says Apchin, be
referring to his amazing website portfolio, which reveals that no
Apchin designed homes are alike.
As the master designer renes the concept of the home, he
sults very carefully with his customers to determine precisely w
they want, all the while keeping in mind the home’s visual elega
architectural strength, and environmental harmony. He determ
the best home style for the lot by considering such things as the c
acteristics of the site, the view corridors, morning and afternoondriveway approach, utilities and the layout of the home.
Apchin Design also uses Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
grams to assist in designing the home. This technology allows t
to draw a perfect, three dimensional model of the home that ca
viewed from any angle, inside the home or out. The software ca
loaded with all the nishing materials and their respective colo
so the homebuyer can “walk” through the most reasonable facsi
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of the nished home.
Apchin has been designing and building custom homes in the in-
terior of BC for almost three decades. In 1975, he began a ve year
specialized teaching degree
in Industrial Education at
UBC. When he graduated
in 1980, he returned to Kel-
owna to pursue a career as ashop teacher. However, the
time Apchin spent at UBC,
designing and building a
multitude of projects that
honed his skills in wood-
work, metalwork, power
mechanics, materials tech-
nology and electronics,
gave him the solid back-
ground to try something
else.
He started teaching fulltime, but also started Apchin Design. That rst summer he designed
and built his rst house. “I started as a teacher and part time designer,
building in the summers. After ve years, I was working both posi-
tions full time,” he explains. “I was denitely stretched, and I had to
make a decision: On one hand I had a good, secure teaching job; on
the other were my dreams and a lot of unanswered questions. I chose
to take the rollercoaster ride!”
Apchin has built dream homes for afuent, discerning pe
winning awards at both the provincial and national levels, but
award, the Canamera, is special for him. “I didn’t enter it. Nob
does,” he says. Winner
selected by profess
property appraisers
travel throughout we
Canada and the US. “Tput on a wonderful aw
ceremony for us and
for everything. I won
I didn’t even know I
entered in it,” shares
humble designer.
Awards are nice, but
chin prefers to concen
in other directions fo
colades. “My awards c
from my clients; I k
when I’ve won by happiness—when I see they are ecstatic with what they have, t
my prize,” he says, even though ve of his six entries won G
gies. Another rewarding experience for Apchin is conceiving
constructing living spaces that protect the environment. Denis
one of the rst builders over a decade ago to convert from na
gas to geothermal systems for all his homes. “Geothermal just m
sense once you understand the benets. It’s a no brainer, espec
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www.emcobc.ca
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for the larger homes I design that can require as much as 20 tons of
air conditioning” says Apchin. Always an optimist he looks forward
to a future when homes will one day be completely self-sufcient
and off the grid. Apchin is a member of the (OEIA) Okanagan Envi-
ronmental Industry Alliance and is constantly looking to incorporate
new energy efcient ideas and technologies into his homes. Never
one to restrict his thinking to the mundane, Apchin is unveiling a new
project called Summerland Sky. “A developer has retained me to dothe designs for eight incredible lots,” he announces excitedly. His fees
are included in the price of the lot, which translates into a great value
for the purchaser, but more importantly, the arrangement gives one
of Canada’s premier designers the architectural controls to maximize
the stunning views, privacy and investment values for an entire com-
munity. “A conventional design guideline restricts the imagination and
forces the developer to police it. I will provide an individual solution:
an original Apchin home design personally created for the purchaser,”
he promises. At Summerland Sky, Apchin Design is also happy to
build these homes for purchasers; however, the sale is not condition-
al to this service. “We can give people the complete package if they
choose,” says the builder.All his designs include the “hard-scape” as well. “We plan the entire
site, including wharves, docks, swimming pools, sidewalks, and steps.
All the gates, the driveway, fences, and even fountains; any physical
features that need to be constructed on the property are done by us.”
The Summerland Sky website is embedded in The
Apchin Design site, and vice-versa. Both are great places to
contact a real, live Dreamweaver.
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Denis Apchin
phone: 250-862-2078 fax: 250-868.3489
www.apchin.com denis@apchin.com
Everwood Exotic Doors phone: 250-869-0313
dean@everwooddesign.com www.everwooddesign.com
R&A Engineering (1997) Ltd
phone: 250-542-1357
greg@raengineering www.raengineering.ca
GeoTility
phone: 250-686-0863
www.geotility.ca
Crescendo
www.skicrescendo.com
Okanagan Hardwood Flooring
phone: 250-765-2610
www.okanaganhardwoodfooring.comEnsuite (Kohler)
www.emcobc.ca
Blair Mechanical Services Ltd.
phone: 250-491-2700
www.blairmechanical.com
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Is that you guys way up there?
By alBert BerkshIre
If you look at the housing industry as a business, it’s easy to see how the primar
goal of any residential developer is to create a neighbourhood that appeals to a targ
homebuyer — you, me, the couple down the street. Optimum success, it could b
argued, requires a combination of great design, preferred location, and the soci
image that is attached to the property.
When you look at it from a consumer point of view, it’s all about lifestyle, image, d
sign, practicality, his and her closet space, and what you get for your dollar. Effective
— value.
On both sides of the equation, Wilden hit the mark with its rst four neighbourhood
and carried that success over the mountain to the new, and breathtaking Wilden Sk
lands.
If there’s one constant in the Okanagan Valley’s real estate market it is the expressio
“lake and valley views.” People love a view. I mean, really, do you want to look at thback of your neighbour’s fence? Or do you want sunsets, glistening water, and beautif
trees? Considering how many hillside neighbourhoods there are in and around Kelown
the preferred choice for a great view and Okanagan Lifestyle has been Wilden. But th
shouldn’t surprise you. Wondering why? Here’s a few interesting facts that has mad
Wilden so attractive to homebuyers looking for something different . . . something bette
When local developer, Gerhard Blenk rst started planning this 2,000-plus-acre com
munity, his hillside-building scheme was so new, and so comprehensive that many of th
design parameters were incorporated into the City of Kelowna’s ofcial hillside-buildin
guidelines. And the innovation didn’t stop there.
Wilden was the rst development, possibly in Canada, to pre-drill every home site f
geothermal heating and cooling systems. The goal has been to create a community th
gives back to the environment. The use of geothermal systems eliminates the need for h
meowners to use natural gas to heat and cool the home, hot water, and even a swimmin
pool. This option for homeowners helps them greatly reduce their carbon footprint, an
save long term on their heating and cooling bills. Score another one for Wilden.
Interestingly enough, the advanced hillside-building scheme and geothermal system
are not front and centre at Wilden. Call them background benets, if you will. It is th
sheer beauty and creativity of design in every home at Wilden that has really won ov
buyers.
Form, Function, and FeedbackIn the last ve years, Wilden has built some stunning new homes, and collected som
serious hardware. Wilden and its ve custom homebuilders have won over 50 Silver an
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Gold Tommie Awards for excellence in creating outstanding homes,
kitchens, master suites, landscaping, a community, and several envi-
ronmental consideration awards. And as nice as it is to be recognized
for excellence, it’s the recognition of the Wilden homebuyers that
really makes the Wilden team shine.
“We’ve consistently had positive feedback, strong sales and excel-
lent reviews,” comments Brent Couves, Sales and Marketing Man-
ager at Wilden.It’s no surprise. With ve dedicated homebuilders showing
off their model homes at Clear Pond Place — at the entrance to
Wilden’s Skylands — it’s a row of creativity that makes you want
to move in right away. Artfully crafted homes encompass the Oka-
nagan lifestyle creating homes that have a uniquely broad appeal.
Empty nesters and families alike seem to favour the Wilden designs.
Main oor living is emphasized, and true to our fantastic seasons,
it blends indoor-outdoor living seamlessly. Private yards, court-
yards, and entertaining spaces form an integral part of every home.
If you could clearly dene Okanagan architecture, you could do it in
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any Wilden neighbourhood.
Is That You Way Up There?So what about the view? The view that everyone one really w
It’s where most people didn’t think to look. Wilden’s Skylands
high up that when the street lights were lit for the rst time a
Skyland Drive, the calls started pouring in. The common ques
was, “Is that you guys way up there?”That is one of the beauties of Wilden’s Skylands. It’s compl
unexpected, while being exactly what so many homebuyers
been seeking. It’s a well-planned combination of stunning lake
city views, larger than usual building lots, and simply beautiful, n
ral surroundings.
It is everything Wilden strives to be.
Even though Wilden Skylands provides stunning views acros
city, and up and down Okanagan Lake, its proximity to the down
business core, shopping, dining, golf, and beaches is what mak
most attractive. Sure views are incredible, but so is the conveni
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of being within 10 minutes of just about everything. The
new Wilden Skylands is accessed from Clifton Road, al-
lowing Wilden to stay true to the motto, “Ten minutes to
downtown, 10 steps to nature.”
Lifestyle and ValueAs Wilden has grown, each new neighbourhood has
moved up a notch on the “wow” scale. It’s not just “wow,nice homes,” it’s the ne tuning of the community, the add-
ing of the current residents’ ideas, the new hiking, biking,
walking, and “strollering” trails, and of course, new tech-
nology to help make the homes even more comfortable.
What hasn’t changed with this newest Wilden neigh-
bourhood is the incredible value it represents for home-
buyers. Wilden Skylands puts you on top of the city, in
a quiet, private neighbourhood just moments from your
everyday life.
Couves makes a great point about the real bonus for buy-
ers choosing Wilden right now comes from the value being
offered from their award-winning builder team. “We’re of-fering incredible value right now with home and lot pack-
ages at Wilden’s Skylands from under $440,000. You just
can’t beat this offer,” he says.
When you consider the craftsmanship and the price, it’s
a great deal. Add to it the fact that Wilden consistently sells
out quickly as each new neighbourhood is released, and
you have a winning combination of exceptional lifestyle
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Take a Tour No matter which Wilden neighbourhood you visit, you’ll see b
tiful, award-winning homes surrounded by Mother Nature. It
developer Gerhard Blenk’s plan from the start, and 50 years f
now, it’ll be just as beautiful.
To see the beauty today, visit the Model Homes at Clear P
Place. They’re open Saturday through Thursday. It’s always a g
time to see the homes and neighbourhoods at Wilden, but thnever been a better time to move to Wilden!
Wilden
Brent Couves, Sales and Marketing Manager
Phone: 250-762-2906 Toll-free: 1-866-762-2906
www.wilden.ca sales@wilden.ca
GeoTility Geothermal Systems
(250) 762-5776 www.geotility.ca
Small’s Tile
(250) 765-0245
www.smallstile.ca
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and tremendous value — the two key components necessary for a
solid real estate investment.
With Wilden’s Select Builder Team looking after new home con-
struction in Wilden’s Skylands, Wilden’s own building company has
turned its attention to its rst major project. Hidden Lake Lane is
underway with fantastic 2,700-square-foot townhomes. These are
just beautiful with three levels, open concept living, sundecks and
covered patios, and four nicely sized bedrooms. It’s luxury livingwithout the maintenance. And like the Skylands homes, these town
homes at Hidden Lake Lane represent wonderful value and lifestyle
convenience from under $450,000.
Wherever you look at Wilden, you’ll nd nely crafted homes in a
natural setting. It’s as close to dening the Okanagan Lifestyle as you
can come. And it’s all just 10 minutes to downtown.
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Building your dreams into reality
Bymichael Freeman
AuthenTech Homes is a designated Certied Residen
Builder (CRB,) and has been building custom home
the Okanagan for almost 20 years. Scott Tyerman,
president, is an inter-provincial journeyman carpen
and a Registered Housing Professional (RHP) who has been in
construction industry for nearly three decades, but don’t expec
nd him suited-up behind a big desk in a fancy ofce.
“He’s at the job site; he’s the guy in blue jeans and work boolaughs Greg Vinton, the sales and marketing manager of Auth
Tech. Tyerman is at the home site doing a “walk through”—a t
with his clients to update the progress of their new home, answ
any questions and implement
the features to make the home
uniquely theirs. This is just one
of several inspections he will
undertake with his clients. He
personally does the all the walk-
through’s.
Vinton is the “face” of the
company, the rst person you
are likely to meet at their show-
home ofces in Wilden, and he
remains involved throughout
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the construction process. “I’m here so he can be out there,” notes
Vinton. “We feel our customers want the guy with 20-some yearsexperience building their houses.
“We are a tightly-knit team of professionals who all work with
the homeowner, to ensure their dream is realized. Scott and I rst
meet the homebuyer to help them through the design and selection
process. Whether it is selecting a lot and a design, or helping to
choose from the wide array of options available, the client values
this upfront help, which gets them going in the right direction,”
says Vinton.
AuthenTech also includes the design services of Ginette Sig-
ouin, of Ginette Interiors. This helps assure the customers that
their homes are tailored to their specic wishes. “The homeowner
appreciates this helping hand in selecting their colours, as quite
often they are overwhelmed without this helpful service,” explains
Vinton. Out on site, the excellent management skills of project
manager Fabio Gaudio guarantees that the job will be carried out
professionally and in a timely manner.
“We all know our clients really well; we are easy to get a hold
of, and there is always someone to answer your questions. There is
clear communication from the beginning, so there are no surprises
delivering your home as desired, on time, and on budget,” prom-
ises Vinton.
When you call them, you will likely be greeted by the friendly
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voice of Gina Tyerman, the business administrator and co-owner.
Gina is involved in every project as well, and she is happy to answer
any questions her customers may have.
The principals at AuthenTech believe that in recent years, many
industries have experienced below average customer service due to
the previously ballooning economy. “Scott actually handles the cus-
tomer service himself,” afrms Vinton, “ensuring our customers that
they are being looked after by the guy who signed their buildingcontract! They really appreciate that he is involved right through to
the end.
“AuthenTech’s Wilden show home is a perfect example of how a
collaborative effort can exemplify some of the many detail features
and design ideas a craftsman like Tyerman has seen over the years.
The rst thing to notice coming in the front entrance of this practi-
cal family home is that the stamped concrete walkway and decora-
tive rock walls continue from the exterior into the foyer. The door
seems to be oating in space, an illusion created by the glass sur-
rounding the portal.
Throughout the home and rear outdoor kitchen there are func-
tional countertops made from unique, coloured concrete. Those inthe kitchen are complemented by three wet stations: a full sink, a
prep sink, and a pot-ller, which is a faucet over the stove to aid in
cooking.
Visitors to the show home comment about the great ow of the de-
sign. “This family-friendly plan was designed with the quiet neigh-
bourhood setting in mind,” condes Vinton. A well placed mudroom/
laundry room is discreet, yet easily accessible from the garage and
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front entrance. It backs
onto a large butler’s
pantry, a convenient
place to drop the gro-
ceries.
“We have heard
comments from some
people who don’t likethe television to be the
focal point of the Great
room,” says Vinton,
“So we designed this.”
He pushes a button, and in a large hardwood wall unit a facade be-
gins to rise. Behind it is a at screen television. With another press of
the button, the door closes, making the travertine-accented replace
the highlight of the room.
Majestic hardwood handrails accent the central staircase that rises
to the upper level, its curve paralleling the circular ow of the rest
of the house. The huge master suite has a double-sided replace, a
condential sitting area and a private deck. The en-suite remainsconsistent to the rest of the home with the concrete counters, heated
marble ooring, and a large walk-in closet complete with furniture
style built-ins.
“Every home is custom-tailored, to suit your specic needs,
whether you have kids, a dog, or if you want a view, or a lot that will
accommodate a pool,” conrms Vinton.
AuthenTech’s dedication to their customers has earned them
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AuthenTech Homes
Greg Vinton
Direct: 250-979-8359 Business: 250-491-7690
greg@authentechhomes.com www.authentechhomes.com
Dannburg Interiors
250-762-7337
norma@dannburginteriors.com www.dannburginteriors.c
Gienow Windows & Doors
250-868-9006
drichert@gienow.com www.gienow.com
Norelco250-765-2121
www.norelcocabinets.ca
90 Joinery
250-212-1389
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many awards over the years, including the Gold Tommie for “
Builder” and most recently, a Gold Tommie for “Outstan
Customer Service.”
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1872 Spall Road
Kelowna
250.868.9006
www.gienow.com
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“We build your home like it’s our oWn.”
bymichael Freeman
Agood barometer for measuring the success of a builder is
to see how many house warming parties he gets invited
to,” says Kevin Edgecombe with a wide grin. He may be
kidding, but as we know, un-
derlying truth is what makes
a joke funny.
Edgecombe is the owner
and driving force behind
Edgecombe Builders; it is his
vision and attention to detail
that has brought him not only
Tommie Awards, but also the
RSVPs to many of those
house warming galas he covets.
With a father who inspired him by being an independent business-
man, Edgecombe knew from an early age that he would be following
those same footsteps. Starting as a carpenter’s helper while in high
school, he studied drafting, which led to him earning a diploma in
Architectural Technology at the Northern Alberta Institute of Tech-
nology. This was the stepping stone that allowed Edgecombe to pur-
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EDGECOMBE BUILDERSsue his career as a builder.
“My education in architecture compliments my carpentry ex
ence, and my skills as a tradesman allow me to visualize desig
he explains, “It’s a real key to my success . . . being able to
ceptualize three dimensionally is a really important skill when
look at a set of drawings and try to imagine the end game.”
Edgecombe, like any successful b
nessman, saw opportunities for gro
and expansion and hit the gas a few y
back, helping to rebuild the homes
stroyed by the res of 2003, and g
on to win the prestigious High Vol
Builder of the Year Tommie Awar
2007. Then, on the verge of becomi
serious volume builder, he throttled b
Striving to be a builder with a di
ent approach, Edgecombe’s philosoph
blend so-called “white-collar professionalism” with “blue-c
know-how,” has to be approached “hands-on.” He has a team
professional ofce staff and skilled site superintendants that he
laborates with. He insists on only hiring people who are qual
and courteous. These are employees that, like most, have been
him for a long time, allowing him to spend time consulting
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customers. “I am very proud of my staff and realize that without
them, Edgecombe Builders would not be able to do what we do,”
says their employer.
Although there are many great builders in the Okanagan, for Edge-
combe, it all comes down to the pleasure of the process. “I really en-
joy the progression from the rst pen on paper, right down to concep-
tualizing the basics: which side is the driveway on, where the most
daylight is, where you spend your mornings or your evenings.”This “architecture rst” perspective allows the home to have good
ow and liveability, as well as having a practical layout. During this
design analysis Edgecombe Builders recognizes opportunities for
their clients to take advantage of low-cost changes that could add
thousands in aesthetic value to the home. These small, unique and
noticeable features often make the entire house stand out.
A big challenge that prospective clients face is the seemingly lim-
itless number of unknowns that comes with building a new home.
It can be an emotional time. To deal with these issues, Edgecombe
Builders developed a program called Step by Front Step. “We put a
lot of work into making the process enjoyable, our people are easy
to talk to, exible, professional and listen carefully with the client’sbest interest at heart. We are extremely transparent throughout the
build, walking you through step by step,” says Edgecombe.
The show home at Wilden boasts consistent quality hardwood
throughout with majestic beams, posts and three spectacular features
built from new and reclaimed lumber. Complimenting the wood
are railings, caps and brackets made from hand-hammered steel.
Wall nishes include slip trowel drywall, an effect Edgecombe rst
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saw in California. “We’re ‘running with scissors’ a little with this
nish, since it is quite expensive and unique, but I love the look
of it,” he explains.
Another uncommon touch is the large indoor/outdoor bar top
with a fully retracting window that matches the similarly retract-
ing glass doors in the great room. The cutting-edge remote access
media centre makes entertaining easy and includes a suspended at
screen television that not only pivots 360 degrees, but it also retractsinto the ceiling when not in use!
The home features unique views of the character highlights with-
in its interior from many vantage points and “damsel in distress”
balconies. The hand crafted hickory oor draws a lot of positive
feedback, as do the tasteful bedrooms, travertine appointed bath-
rooms and huge ensuite. The drop ceiling in the master bedroom
brings with it a very intimate ambiance and Edgecombe reveals a
little of his personality by staging the large, naturally lit ex room
as a drafting studio.
“A home is an evolution, and I consider myself very capable
of visualizing plans. Sitting in with the client and the designer, I
can see things from both a construction, as well as an architectur-al perspective, so I can ask questions that others might miss. I’m
constantly sketching little concepts during the nishing stages and
pointing out unique, often inexpensive ideas to my clients.
“I really believe in the relationship side of the business and the
importance of getting to know each and every client,” he explains.
“We know we can build a quality house — but not everyone can
build a quality relationship.”
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Edgecombe Builders is proud to be one the builders represen
the Blenk and Wilden Development Team.
Edgecombe Builders
Kevin EdgecombePhone: 250-491-8655 Fax: 250-491-8611
www.edgecombebuilders.com kevin@edgecombebuilders.co
Interior Floor Connection
Phone: 250-717-11985
www.oorconnection.ca
From the Forest
Phone: 250-765-3706
www.fromtheforest.ca
Claymasters
Phone: 250-861-0678
www.claymasters.ca
Suntec Windows & Doors IncPhone: 250-718-1771
suntecajb@shaw.ca
Tubello Stone Works
Phone: 250-860-4280
info@tubello.net
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Come home to exCellenCe
BymiChael Freeman
Natural Resources Canada says on their website that R
homes “are built to demanding standards for energ
ciency and indoor air quality that far surpass othe
the marketplace.”
A home’s air ow, heat and internal moistur
interact and work together, a concept referred
the “house as a system.” First developed as an
ergy saving program for Canada’s frigid prairies
R2000 Standard was introduced in 1981, chan
forever the way our houses are built.
Glenn Fawdry has over 30 years in home buil
experience under his belt. A conservationist at h
when Fawdry heard about R2000 in the early
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he knew he wanted to make the program a big part of how he builds
houses. He has gone on to become a Residential Housing Profes-
sional, a Registered Home Builder and Master Builder. At the same
time, Fawdry has not only earned his licence as an R2000 builder,
he is a government selected instructor of the program, teaching inCanada and as far away as Japan!
Fawdry understands that not everyone has equal levels of conser-
vationism, but he still insists on building his customer’s homes using
the most environmentally friendly construction methods possible.
“Rodney Reid, our construc-
tion superintendent, is some-
body who really focuses on
the environment by recycling
everything possible. It doesn’t
cost our customer a thing, but
when permitted, it’s a big pri-
ority for us. We use a four-binwaste removal system for bulk
recycling, special recycling,
wood and lastly, garbage,” com-
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choose to take additional strides that protect the Earth and im-
prove air quality beyond typical standards, then Fawdry and com-
pany are certied to take a home all the way to the R2000 standard
or anywhere in between.
The Fawdry Homes team is a loyal bunch. The boss isn’t the kind
of guy who stands in front of a Christmas party and gives a long
speech. He prefers to go to each employee individually to state, inperson, what he appreciates about them, and he says it regularly —
not just at Christmas parties.
Protecting the environment and good employee relations aren’t the
only things that makes Fawdry Homes special. “We are a smaller
builder, dedicated to quality. We are always thinking of how to im-
prove a home — to create a healthy, comfortable living space,” ex-
plains Janelle Fawdry, a sales associate and estimator at her father’s
business. “Glenn has such a long history and believes in check-lists
and documentation. He works closely with clients during the design
stage, asking questions to ensure that the construction specs are ex-
tensively detailed. He often goes to the lot to check for drainage is-
sues, how the house ts the contours of the land and where the roomswill be situated to take maximum advantage of the views and natural
light,” she remarks.
“Speak quietly, but listen loudly” is more than just an axiom for
Glenn Fawdry. He wants to hear his customer’s ideas and input in
all respects of the build, and he asks his own questions early enough
in the process to be properly addressed. “We have very extensive
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construction specs that we walk the customer through, pointing out
features and details, as well as environmental, healthy, and efcient
options,” he says — quietly.
Fawdry’s show home, con-
ceived by Chris Robinson of
Robinson Designs, has a lu-
minous, summery feel, thelight colours keeping it bright
all year. The White Oak hard-
wood oors are nished onsite,
scraped and sanded smooth,
completely opening the options
for staining.
“This is a very exible plan,”
says Janelle Fawdry, “We have
customers who want just the
main oor, since the master
suite is here. We then build
guestrooms on the lower levelfor them, making it a three-
bedroom home on two levels.
Other people use the upstairs for their children’s bedrooms, and add
a ex room or perhaps a deck.”
There are many features within the home, the late-night brain-
storms of the builder: A soft, four-inch drop in the ceiling in the mas -
ter suite is elegant, the soaker tub in the ensuite has an overow
trough that allows its user to be completely submerged, and the
Kettle Valley granite decorating the main oor powder room.
Another interesting convenience is the elimination of a show
“toe banger.” Fawdry
dropped the joists ben
the shower to allow th
moval of the lower lip oensuite’s shower stall,
ing a few bruised toes i
process!
The vaulted great r
shows nice angled lines
stretch to peaks, and th
tractable patio door in
indoor/outdoor entertain
The majestic replace i
highlight of the room.
Upstairs, the bedro
and sitting area are spacand inviting, but it is
ceiling detail that cap
attention with ne nishing to the peaked apex, including a cool
“sleep over niche” over the door and closet of one bedroom.
Glenn Fawdry loves clean lines and a quick look at the backsp
in the kitchen of his show home proves it. A dozen feet of clean
not even an electrical outlet. The outlets are there, but he has
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cealed them beneath the cupboards. But it doesn’t stop there. Upon
further investigation you will nd that things like vacuum outlets,
wall sockets and alarm system hardware are inconspicuous, keeping
the sight-lines unblemished.
“I still get excited about new projects, doing them right, and do-
ing them in an environmentally friendly way,” explains Fawdry, “In
Fawdry Homes
Janelle Fawdry
Phone: 250-862-8630 Fax: 862-8631
Janelle@fawdryhomes.ca www.fawdryhomes.ca
Dannburg Interiors
Phone: 250-762-7337
norma@dannburginteriors.com www.dannburginteriors.c
Suntec Windows & Doors Inc.
Phone: 250-718-1771
suntecajb@shaw.ca
90 JoineryPhone: 250-212-1389
Okanagan Hardwood Flooring
Phone: 250-765-2610
www.okanaganhardwoodfooring.com
the early 80’s when R2000 started, it was a pretty tough sell. N
with things like geo-thermal heating, Heat Recovery Ventilators
reduced off-gassing of products, we have the ability to build r
beautiful, Earth-friendly homes.”
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765-1468 (ofce) • 765-7797 (fax)
904 Alsgard St
www.lynxfence.comFENCE PRODUCTS SINCE 1971
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A Full-Service PhiloSoPhy
By MichAel FreeMAn
B
orn on the prairies, Miles Krahn
cut his teeth in Calgary’s construc-
tion industry. In 1980, he formed
Meadow Ridge Homes, and then
spent 20 years perfecting hisbuilding techniques. But these
weren’t cookie-cutter boxes in
the suburbs; they were large
custom homes in the most ex-
clusive areas of the city.
In 2001, Krahn and his wife
Susan, the rm’s interior deco-
rating expert, moved the busi-
ness to the Okanagan. “We’ve loved it here
from day one,” he explains, “The weather is
great, the views are spectacular and the people
are friendly. It’s beautiful.”With Meadow Ridge Homes in Kelowna, the
Krahns, along with construction manager Gra-
ham Koyich, saw an opportunity to take their
skills and knowledge and apply them with a
“full-service” philosophy: building homes of
uncompromised quality. Uncompromised in
materials, and uncompromised in craftsman-
ship — from design all the way through to
landscaping.
Typically, his customers are very discerning,
usually willing to spend slightly more to select
MEADOW
RIDGE
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only the most luxurious products. “Our standard spec is unique
well above the building code,” says Krahn. The information h
fers to is published on their website for people to see and judg
themselves. It is an example of the transparency for which MeaRidge is known.
For close to a decade, they have been building custom hom
Kelowna. “I routinely give out my client list to prospective bu
and I tell them they can call anyone on it for a reference,” he
forth, and then adds with a smile, “One man even asked me i
list was of my friends and family, because he didn’t get a single
review!” In fact, the le is simply all of his past customers.
Meadow Ridge builds approximately a dozen houses a year, w
allows Krahn to really get to know his clients. The initial comm
cation is a two-way procedure where he asks about the home buy
wants, needs and expectations, while inviting questions and i
from them. “We are different from other builders; it’s me from
very beginning, I use a rigorous interview process to determine th
like design requirements, view, sun exposure, privacy, and budg
see if we can build the sort of house you want.”
Communication is the key for this builder. By examining ever
tail of the plan with his clients, Krahn can discuss the critical asp
of the project and ne tune it for them right at the beginning. “
way,” he says, “there aren’t any of those ‘infamous surprises,’ th
no disappointments — we all know exactly what to expect.”
promise of communication has won Meadow Ridge many “absen
jobs, where the client, because of other commitments, is unavai
to physically visit the home site. These clients have the optio
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following the progress of their home on an interactive Internet con-
nection that contains hundreds of pictures, copies of the blueprints
and email links for communicating. “Of course we work with local
people too; this just emphasizes how we feel about the critical impor-
tance of understanding all our clients’ visions,” he explains.
Krahn’s condence in the homes his company produces is unde-
niable, but there is also a humble side to him. “This select group
of home builders at Wilden may be erce competitors; but they arealso tremendously respectful of one another. We all walk through the
community and comment on, or compliment, each other’s work. It’s
not uncommon for one of us to call on the expertise of another. I’m
very proud that Meadow Ridge is one of the ve.”
When designing the Meadow Ridge show home, Krahn and his
wife took a bold stride in a new direction. “People are familiar with
the ‘Arizona’ style, or the ‘California’ style, but we don’t know that
anyone has ever tried to establish an ‘Okanagan’ style,” he declares.
When pressed for details, he points out that many of his customers
are avid entertainers. They also want to live primarily on the main
oor of the home, and they want overnight visitors to enjoy a certain
level of privacy.To accomplish these things, the main oor has entertainment fea-
tures like a multi-level wet bar that is within a few steps of the large
kitchen island, the idea being that two groups can interact in the open
area without becoming crowded. The circular wine rack, double size
Fisher and Paykel professional fridge and drawer style dishwashers;
plus the 20-foot tiled replace, convenient patio access, and butler’s
pantry are all functional for hosting guests. The gorgeous front en-
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Meadow Ridge Homes
Miles Krahn
Phone: 250-861-3344 Fax: 861-3310
miles@meadowridgehomes.com www.meadowridgehomes.co
Co-operators Insurance
250-861-3777
Dennis_Macleod@cooperators.ca
Gienow Windows & Doors
250-868-9006
drichert@gienow.com www.gienow.com
Coast Wholesale Appliances
250-765-2421
swong@coastappliances.com www.coastappliances.com
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trance, Merbau hardwood ooring and detailed nishing makes
home owners proud to do so.
The master suite is in a discrete location on the main oor, and so
are a washer and dryer, hidden away in the walk-in closet beyond the
marble adorned ensuite that boasts a spa shower. A second laundrypair is located in an upstairs niche to serve the two adult styled bed-
rooms, one of which has twin closets, a private deck and a separate
entrance to the well-appointed bathroom. The upper sitting area is a
quiet space that overlooks the great room. This ability for company
to sleep, bathe, launder clothes, and relax on a oor of their own
motivates people to invite out-of-towners.
1872 Spall Road
Kelowna
250.868.9006
www.gienow.com
“An important part of our business and marketing plan —
mandate — is for our clients to recommend us with conden
says Krahn from his home — in Kelowna, BC.
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Doing it Better, each anD every Day
By Michael FreeMan
Being one of the higher volume builders in Wilden is not Randy
Siemens’ biggest concern. What is important to him is client satis-
faction, an ideal that Rykon Construction Management constantly
challenges. The company’s owner and president vows to “do it bet-
ter, each and every day.”
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“Never, do we ever say that we are completely satised with
processes. We always want to be striving to make it better for
client — they’re the ones we are working for.” This commitm
to rening procedures has led to the development of Home St
a series of sequential, manageable phases of the home build
process that are easy to concentrate on, allowing clients to m
the decisions that affect the home’s construction.
The Home Steps program has been developed by Siemens’ pner and the vice president of Rykon Construction Managem
Ken Pennington. His goal is to create a trust level that people
comfortable with by being completely transparent about the p
cedure, regardless if the home is project managed, xed fee o
combination of the two. The system starts the moment a custo
sits down with Roy Sinden, the director of sales. “Roy is very
tentional in being the liaison between the homeowners and
construction team for the duration of the build, and well aft
explains Siemens.
The project manager is another key component to Home Ste
dealing with the clients on a day-to-day basis, assisting th
through each of the phases, walking them through inspectionthe job site, and providing valuable counsel in making the d
sions that personalize a home. Siemens says that his custom
tend to “drive the project in a direction that suits their personali
and lifestyle. The critical component for us is to recognize wh
the clients feel the most comfortable, and what we can do to h
them feel satised and con
with both their new home
the journey to get to it.”
In 1984, Siemens was m
aging Rykon’s construction
vision on the West Coast. Ev
tually he became their v
president of construction. Thin 1995, he moved his famil
Kelowna when he was o
seeing the development of
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PeoPle trust
us with a huge
amount of who
they are , they ’re
taking a leaP of
faith, and that is something we
don’t take
lightly — ever .
“
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Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel and Villas. It was supposed to be a
two-year stint, but Siemens never left. “It’s gorgeous here,” he states
simply.
Siemens went inde-
pendent and bought
the Rykon construction
division in 2000. It was
also then that Penning-ton came on board. “We
already had a long-term
business relationship
in Rykon Group out
on the coast,” explains
Siemens, adding, “ he
was a big part of the
construction teams we
had, developing sys-
tems and the project
management side of the
business — that is hisgreatest strength.”
Another ace in Sie-
mens’ hand is the alli-
ance he has with Chris
Robinson, who is responsible for the majority of pre-priced designs
in Wilden and draws a good number of the plans for Rykon. Rob-
inson is also a major contributor to the Jenish House Design book.
“That’s one of our houses on the cover,” smiles Siemens.
The casita at the Rykon show home in Wilden is what draw
most comments. Common in the US, the small detached guesth
or ofce has its own w
room and also produc
front courtyard, com
with gas burning repl
Inspired by familying, the home is also
well planned for enter
ing. The white ash h
wood ooring throug
the main level has a w
stain that really show
the wood’s grain. H
peaked ceilings in the g
room give an open fee
the custom cast rep
has charming warmth
Large French doors lethe courtyard.
The kitchen area
blend of old-world ch
ter combined with the n
est in modern amenities. Take, for instance, the double size sub
fridge. It has been encased in majestic hardwood cabinetry to ap
as an antique freestanding pantry, right down to the lower draw
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that, when pulled open reveal even more cold storage. The modern
black stove has been retro-tted with the chromed spring handles
from yesteryear.
The family room is comfortable with a nice television nook and
easy access to the patio which has a fully equipped outdoor kitchen.
With both the patio and the courtyard available, the home is truly set
up for entertaining, Okanagan style.
The upper level reveals the family side of the layout. The big mas-ter suite has a high ceiling, terric lighting, a quiet sitting area, and
a deck. In keeping with the French door theme, double doors lead
into a lovely ensuite that is encompassed in marble. The “his and
her” motif, where there are twin sinks, walk-in closets and inlaid
marble accents in the heated oors, make the space easy to share,
and the washer and dryer discretely hidden in one of the walk-ins is
a nice touch of convenience.
The other two bedrooms on the upper oor have a special feature:
each one has a separate entrance to a large rear-facing deck. These
rooms are designed for the kids, with a large bathroom between
them. The second laundry set is located in big multi-use room on
the main level called a home control centre.“In most cases, this is the largest expenditure people make, both
nancially and emotionally,” declares Siemens. “My passion is to
build the best relationship possible between us and our clients; to
‘over-deliver’ what their expectations might be. People trust us with
a huge amount of who they are. They’re taking a leap of faith, and
that is something we don’t take lightly — ever.”
C o n t a C t
Rykon Construction Management Ltd.
Randy Siemens
Phone: 250-712-9664 Fax: 250-712-9654
www.rykon.ca randy@rykon.ca Koeda Hardwood Floors
(250) 765-0270
www.koedawood.com
Glenmore Millwork
(250) 762-3011
www.glenmoremillwork.ca
Pure Granite Rocks!
(250) 558-3773
www.puregraniterocks.com
Duradek
(250) 807-1313
kelownaduradek@duradek.com
Littco Enterprises Ltd.
(250) 765-6444
AcuTruss Industries
(250) 860-6667
manager@acutruss.com
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European Oil Finish
Eco Friendly
Locally Crafted
Wide Plank Hardwood Floors
270A Campion St. Kelown
250-765-0270
San Marc Homes Tuscany
www.koedawood.com
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& CraftsmanStyle
This issue:
The demand for distinctive Okanagan home desi
P R O F E S S I O N A L PA N E L R O U N D T A B L E
Glenn Fawdry, Fawdry Homes
Certied Residential Builder Glenn Fawdry has over 30 year
experience building custom homes in Kelowna. Early in his car
the idea of building an R2000 home caught his imagination
ignited his passion for the construction industry. The very
home Fawdry built was an R2000 home; these homes must be b
to demanding standards and focus on energy efciency and ind
air quality. Fawdry has carried these practices in consideration w
the customer’s budget for each home he has constructed. Fawdry and his staff p
themselves on customer satisfaction with their extensive system of checks and “listen
loudly and speaking quietly” to achieve each customer’s dream home.
Robert DeJong, DeJong and Sons
Construction Inc.
Robert was born in southern Alberta and spent his formyears gaining knowledge and experience in Calgary, Whiteh
Vancouver Island and Vancouver before settling almost 15 years
with his wife and three sons, in the lush Okanagan Valley. DeJong
an artist’s eye when it comes to design and construction; he ha
ability to envision the nished project complete with generous d
and imagination. His ability to manipulate and create with wood is a true skill th
has been able to utilize with his clients and help to fulll their dreams and desire
their homes. A number of the interior features DeJong has built have been recipie
builder’s awards in the Okanagan.
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Scott Tyerman, AuthenTech Homes Ltd.
Scott and Gina Tyerman have lived in the Okanagan since the early
With a Journeyman Certicate in Carpentry, and plenty of experi
under his tool belt, he started his own custom homebuilding com
at age 26. Gina and Scott then collaboratively formed AuthenT
Homes in 1995. Since then, AuthenTech Homes has been awa
many local accreditations including gold Tommie awards for “
Builder” and “Best Customer Service.” Tyerman has volunteere
many Canadian Home Builder Association (CHBA) committees. He served as CH
Kelowna President for several years. He also served on many technical committe
the provincial level. Tyerman participated in the pilot “Residential Housing Profess
(RHP)” training course offered by the CHBA, which gave his company the “Cert
Residential Builder (CRB)” designation.
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How would you defneCraftsman Style building?
DeJong: Craftsman Style building gained widespread popul
in the late 19th century and has seen a recent resurgence in us
residential homes in our area. The Craftsman Style home is de
by an informal lifestyle look with exteriors commonly knownbig porches and roofs with wide eaves. You would nd charism
details including columns, corbels, dentils and exposed beams. W
is the material of choice but often there are combined uses of s
and wood throughout both the interior and exterior.
Tyerman: The true denition of “Craftsman Style” refe
Architecture characterized by the Frank Lloyd Wright era,
abundant use of natural exterior nishes such as stone and
pitched roofs with large overhangs. I believe the Okanagan
established its own version of Craftsman, which utilizes many o
same nishes in the original architecture, but adopts more attra
design elements, such as steeper roof pitches.
Fawdry: Craftsman Style incorporates handcrafted na
materials to achieve a strong clean appearance; an open efc
design featuring built-ins, exposed beams and transoms window
What examples of this style do youbuild as features in your homes?
DeJong: I work with my clients and offer suggestions and de
ideas based on their lifestyle and objectives. I always like to inc
a signature piece that is unique for their residence. One client
wanted his dog house to be a miniature replica of the main hou
focus on attention to wooden details such as the addition of bebraces, layered mouldings and millwork. Never being afraid
good challenge, I am always willing to add round wooden featu
Tyerman: There are many great examples of “Craftsman
the homes we build in Wilden. Wilden has a requirement for t
exterior nishes, one of which is rock facing. We incorporate o
exterior nishes such as stained wood timbers, wood doors,
horizontal and shake siding, such as on our previous showhome.
ensures an attractive exterior, for which Wilden is well recogniz
Fawdry: Natural stone, cedar shakes and horizontal siding. F
porch with stone foundation appearance and sturdy square colu
Exposed beams. Open efcient oor plan featuring two dom
replaces. Transom windows. Built-in replace surround as we
mud room lockers and bench.
Do you think these features and thisstyle commands a premium priceto build and when the home is re-sold compared to other styles?
DeJong: A Craftsman Style home will be the focus of a b
who wants expert detail and attention to the craft of woodwork
DeJong
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This is not the run-of-the mill, cookie-cutter house that looks the
same as others on the block therefore the added cost of materials and
labour will command a premium price. The Craftsman Style is sought
out by many who recognize the value and long-term appreciation in
the expertise and techniques used in building the home. The quality
put into the building will help the home to increase in value as it agesand the savvy buyer will recognize this opportunity when purchasing
a Craftsman Style home.
Tyerman: If we were to compare a Craftsman styled home
with three exterior nishes, to a more conventional home with two
exterior nishes, I would say the Craftsman Style would cost slightly
more, but just the difference of the added feature. Most typical
homes would incorporate rock facing along with siding, so I would
say the additional cost would be for the added exterior wood. Maybe
$1,000. But, I feel that the home would command a much higher
value compared to the typical home out there.
Fawdry: Craftsman features can vary in cost but style can be
achieved with a few selected features depending on the customer’s
wishes.
How and when were you most inuencedto build this style and home?
DeJong: I was very fortunate in the early 1980’s through to the mid
1990’s, to be part of a team that worked with many leading architects
and designers building and renovating very exclusive homes in the
Vancouver area. Some of my favourites were Craftsman Style homes.
At one point, I was fortunate to be working on the home of A
Erickson, one of Canada’s most well-known architects. While wor
on renovating, updating and adding on to some of these older ho
it was very challenging and rewarding for us to recreate old-
design. Sometimes we were adding on up to 10,000 square feet w
keeping with the original style. Generally, the wealthy clients cto make these changes because of the cost of materials and labo
hand make and re-create many of the details. For me, I experie
one of the main philosophies of building Craftsman Style homes
“joy of labour” in creating something beautiful from start to ni
Tyerman: We have built Craftsman features into many o
custom homes throughout the years at our clients’ request, bu
most inuential use of Craftsman has been since the start of buil
homes in Wilden. Wilden has had a designated Craftsman th
since conception, that people have fallen in love with. It’s a
that everybody has come to know and love, so it’s an easy choic
homebuyers.
Fawdry: Six years ago Chris Robinson wanted to brake a
from mass production and take pride and focus on attention to de
with handcrafted natural material this style offers we felt this w
harmonious t with our focus at Fawdry Homes.
Give us an example of one of your homes or projects that featuredCraftsman Style building.
DeJong: Prairie-style architecture with low pitched roofs and
Fawdry
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overhangs are well suited to this area helping to shade windows from
the sun’s intense rays during our Okanagan summers. Modern and
contemporary homes are also well suited to adapt to the challenges
of the Okanagan’s sloped terrain. In addition to being aesthetically
pleasing, they are also ideal for incorporating multiple levels, large
picturesque windows and expansive decks and patios for outdoor
living.
Tyerman: think our previous “Hidden Lake” Wilden showhome
is a great example of a Craftsman Style home as we know it in
the Okanagan. It has tasteful use of exterior horizontal and shake
siding, rock facing, stained wood timbers, wood door, and divided
transom window lights. Basically, all of the natural elements that say
“Craftsman.”
Fawdry: Wilden Skylands - 1362 Clear Pond Court
What is your favourite example
of Craftsman Style buildingoutside of the Okanagan?
DeJong: While working in the Shaughnessy area of Vancouver I
would often pass a beautiful mansion where I sometimes stopped just
to stare at the amazing detail and architecture. It turns out this home
was known as Glen Brae Manor and was built in 1910 by a retired
lumberman, William Tait. It was lavishly designed and stands out
in the neighbourhood with its twin cupolas, intricate exterior detail,
polished brick and enormous stained glass windows. It survived
through the years and had various uses such as a kindergarten and
a hospital. Thankfully, it was designated a heritage house and was
donated to the City of Vancouver where it now proudly houses the
DeJong
AuthenTech
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rst free-standing children’s hospice built anywhere in North
America – Canuck Place.
(www.canuckplace.org/about/overview/our_house.htm)
Tyerman: I wouldn’t want to say that we work within a
particular style although I believe our work is being recognized
due to the particular approach we take, through the design process.
We are presently working on a restaurant for Tin Horn Creek
Winery that is designed to be responsive to its context and the
requirements of the owner. Our design strategies come from three
guiding principles: that architecture is an art; that all buildings
are public, whether publicly or privately funded, they contribute to
the over-all quality and live-ability of our communities; and that
only through the responsiveness of Modernism can we produce
buildings that are sustainable, and representative of our time. We
strive to produce buildings that contribute to the quality of our
community and are worthy of preservation.
Fawdry: Whistler - Transitional Craftsman
DeJong And Sons Construction Inc.
Robert DeJong
Robert: 250-212-0699 Benjamin: 250-869-6187
dejongandsons@shaw.ca www.dejongandsons.com
Fawdry Homes
Janelle Fawdry
Phone: 250-862-8630 Fax: 862-8631
Janelle@fawdryhomes.ca www.fawdryhomes.ca
AuthenTech Homes
Greg Vinton
Direct: 250-979-8359 Business: 250-491-7690
greg@authentechhomes.com www.authentechhomes.com
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2668 Abbott StreetA Beach House creating a moodreminiscent of the 50s with a mas-sive lakeside porch connectinglake and living spaces includ-ing a large open air kitchen. SanMarc Homes craftsmen havetruly created one the Okanagan’snest waterfront properties.Price upon request.MLS® 9224884
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Your Home, THeir Passion
BY Deanna merrick
R
od Doroshuk nds inspiration in a multitude of places.
He considers his company, Inspiration Homes, to be a
small-volume builder but clearly, he thinks big. He is ex-
cited by the challenge each home presents: the potential
for unique designs; the property; environmental considerations; the
lifestyle it represents; the size of the home and the
client’s personal preferences. Doroshuk is a man who
keeps his nger on the pulse of every home his com-
pany creates.
“My slogan is ‘Your Home, Our Passion,” he states
emphatically.
Although he’s been a developer in Vernon for al-
most 20 years, Inspiration Homes, just four years
old, is the culmination of his past experience and his
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company’s current philosophy.
“I have a team of fabulous designers and architects I work
on every home. We are constantly reaching beyond the tradit
boundaries. There are an innite number of possibilities in term
design, and it is a lot of fun when you can bounce ideas off a g
of professionals you trust implicitly,” Doroshuk says.
Doroshuk emphasizes that it is important to develop the
group dynamic with the people who are working on his proj
then work with that same group and continue to produce the qu
of homes to meet their standards.
“Inspiration Homes is about a group of people who have a
sion for the same thing. I have been very fortunate to have had t
people enter my life and become part of my team. Everyone l
what they do and it shows in their work,” he reected.
It does indeed show in their work. The right land, the righ
sign, the right people. . . all the elements line up when this com
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takes on a project. As with any successful business these
days, success is driven by passion and there is no lack of
that at Inspiration Homes.
On average, Inspiration Homes will have three or
four homes being built at any given time. This allows
Doroshuk to be personally involved with the build it-
self, as well as the client.
“It helps me sleep at night,” he admits.
The environment is a crucial element in Inspiration
Homes’ projects. They don’t just think green, they live
it. They place an emphasis on high efciency mechani-
cal systems and low 3 and argon lled windows. They
incorporate details like overhangs that shade a home in
the summer, but bring in the sun’s heat in the winter.
“The environment must be considered when building
a new home. Highly efcient products are the way of
the world. Any component used in a home that involves
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green house gases must be factored in. They may cost a bit mo
the beginning, but the payback time is not long and the environm
effect is considerable,” he said. “Every house makes a differencMost homes built by Inspiration Homes are in the Vernon
Doroshuk says they build homes in a wide variety of surround
Their team specializes in working with steep or difcult lots, unu
soil conditions, and heavily treed areas, as well as traditional lo
He says he likes to meet potential clients at the lot on which
plan to build. On site, he and the customer take note of the surro
ings, the views, landscape, slopes, trees, the type of soil they
working with and the location of the home in relation to the dire
of the sun. Much care is put into the details, right from the get g
“Everything is factored in when thinking about home de
When taking all of these things into consideration not only can
build a beautiful home, but we can build a home that is set perfec
its surroundings,” Doroshuk explains.
When new home owners begin to plan their dream homes, s
things are frequently overlooked. Plans are often missing key c
space areas, including some less obvious considerations such as
age areas for vacuum cleaners and other household tools. Maxim
space utilization is a key design element.
“When designing a home, it is important to utilize every sq
foot. If you have to pay for every square foot, you may as we
able to use all of it. Wherever it appears there is wasted space
will design an art niche or closet to use that space,” says Dorosh
The most popular home design today is a rancher with a wal
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basement. Inspiration Homes’ designers ensure that both oors have
higher ceilings and oversized windows to capture the open concept.
A basement with lots of light and high ceilings will be as comfortable
as the main oor. By locating the rooms correctly, hallways are mini-
mized but privacy for bedrooms and bathrooms is maintained.
Inspiration Homes’ signature design is a oor medallion/ceiling
medallion combination in the foyer of new homes. Dreaming big is a
very real concept for Doroshuk.“It may sound funny, but I actually came up with this idea in a
dream. I started drawing the design right away. On the oor, we cre-
ated an old-world circular stone feature with an inlaid iron scroll
design. On the ceiling we created a raised circular portion with a
custom wrought iron light with rough sawn r beams attached. That
was right at the beginning, and we’ve built four show homes with the
same concept, with each having their own design. All of our show
homes have won awards,” Doroshuk recalls.
Entering awards competitions is an important aspect of Inspiration
Homes. They believe that competition raises the bar and pushes them
to continually improve. To their credit, they’ve come away with ve
gold and 14 silver Tommie awards in the past few years. This year,they have entered ve new categories and are anxiously awaiting the
results.
“The ones I treasure the most are for Outstanding Customer Ser-
vice, and Small Volume Builder of the Year,” Doroshuk says.
Any business thriving in today’s competitive and economically
shifting environment must be well aware of market conditions. Dor-
oshuk has seen a denitive change in the number of homes being
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built in the last year. He believes that while there is less work in thehome development market, if you put out a top-notch product and
concentrate on customer service, you will still get the calls. Their
customers are comprised of roughly 50 per cent local residents and
50 per cent out-of-town customers, primarily from Alberta.
Doroshuk has one home currently available for sale, at 4224
Leatherback Road in Turtle Mountain, Vernon. He is also the pre-
ferred builder with the developer of Emerald Waters subdivision.
Inspiration Homes has a home under construction that is also for
sale, intended to become their next show home. When it sells, they’re
ready to start another one.
Customer service is a theme that crops up constantly when Dor-
oshuk is talking. He has a healthy respect for the commitmentthey’ve made.
“The client has trusted me, for the most part, with their life savings
to build their home. It is my responsibility to guide them through
their house building journey, minimizing the stress and making it an
enjoyable experience. It is my goal to have a customer say, ‘I’d build
with you again in a heartbeat.’”
To the man behind Inspiration Homes, that says it all.
Inspiration Homes Ltd.
Phone: (250) 542-3111 Fax: 1-888-391-0940
www.inspirationhomes.ca dreamhome@inspirationhomes.
Greystokes Millwork250-549-0416
greystokes@shawbiz.ca www.greystokesmillwork.com
Okanagan Glass
250-542-3030
info@okanagan-glass.com www.okanagan-glass.com
Adriatic Granite & Marble Works Ltd.
250-545-2028
adriaticgranite@shaw.ca www.adriaticgranite.com
Intrigue Interior Designs
250-503-4869
darylandlana@shaw.ca www.intrigueinteriors.com
Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc.
250-766-9205
cjewall@telus.net www.colinjewall.com
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DEJONG AND SONS CONSTRUCTION
Mon Reposa: a TRue MasTeRpiece
By Michael FReeMan
The English language has, over time, morphed into a g
untidy collection of words and grammar borrowed f
the jargons of many countries. So why, when we try to
scribe artwork, do a hundred adjectives come to mind
none accurately conveys the feelings in our hea
The same feeling happens when attempting t
scribe the Mon Reposa penthouse atop KelowPark Place Towers. Chronicling its structural
butes helps to portray the supreme luxury, but n
ing compares to actually seeing it.
Park Place is 16 stories of exclusive condom
ums located just east of Orchard Park mall. “I
the crosshairs — the exact centre of Kelowna,”
Gary Dober, project developer and owner of the Mon Reposa.
view surrounding his penthouse reveals the truth in his claim
our pretty city sprawls below, stretching to the lake and moun
in every direction.
Dober’s vision was to add a distinctive building to Kelowna’s
line, and crown his achievement with a jewel, a luxurious penth
that occupies the entire top oor.
“It’s unheard of these days with the value of real estate,” D
explains. “Most developers would divide the space, but that’s
true penthouse.”
Stuart Olsen began building the hi-rise while Dober met wit
sionary designer Jun Lee, who came up with a classic model
encompasses vaulted arches, massive pillars, handcrafted ma
rich hardwoods, spectacular chandeliers and oor-to-ceiling
dows. There are hundreds of sublime features, great and small
two stand out. One is the natural stone and marble encased rep
that towers to the ceiling, the other is an elaborate dome that
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gracefully above the dining area.
When the space was ready to be developed, Dober didn’t
to look far to nd someone to complete his dream. Robert De
of DeJong and Sons Construction Inc. was nishing the millw
in the suites below. With a 30-year record in the construction
dustry including 15 years in high value, complex project man
ment and service delivery, DeJong was one of a very small g
of people who could do the job.DeJong agreed to be the project manager of the Mon Rep
and after consulting with the designer, architects and engineer
was excited about the project. DeJong gave Dober a start date
a year later the penthouse was nished.
“It was a very technical build — a very hard build,” expl
DeJong. “In many ways it was stressful, because I was buil
inside a nished roof and creating a product with so much de
so many elevations and very tight tolerances.
“Did it have unique challenges?” DeJong returns the que
with a rueful chuckle, “I walked into a 5,000-square-foot em
shell; we had to use a 50-ton crane to bring up the steel.” L
items like the hot tub were hoisted up into place. More items cup on the elevators, including hundreds of loads of materia
components like the replace. “It is marble and natural ston
the way up, it weighs tons, and we had to reinforce the buildi
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take the weight,” says DeJong. An insulated concrete suboor was
installed to run the utility lines, plus some six miles of communica-
tions cables.
The rooine is built with straight lines and sharp angles, but Jun
Lee’s design called for many curves and arches. Comments DeJong:
“My personal motto is, ‘two heads are better than one, and in some
cases three are even better!’ We had some phenomenal craftsmen
and trades people involved in this build and it’s a real testament towhat teamwork can do. This wasn’t just Robert building, it took all
of us.”
The end result has been called “a true masterpiece of style and
craftsmanship,” and Dober loves to share this realization of his vi-
sionary dream: The Mon Reposa is Kelowna’s premier luxury ac-
commodation, available for long or short-term stays, special occa-
sions, weddings, conventions, corporate retreats and gala events.
People can book their own event, or simply view beautiful photos of
the Mon Reposa by visiting www.kelownaluxurypenthouse.com.
Robert DeJong was just a lad when he began sweeping the oor
and “smacking steel with a hammer” in his father’s woodworking
and welding shop in southern Alberta. DeJong senior was a well-re-spected woodworker and welder. “My Dad actually instructed weld-
ing, but he loved wood, and he loved to build anything and every-
thing. He introduced me to welding and woodworking.”
At 17, DeJong got his rst job in construction. “I’ve been a jour-
neyman carpenter for years, but my apprenticeship didn’t end there.
You don’t become a master, in the true sense of the word, with just a
ticket. The things I’ve learned from the old craftsmen that have made
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me as skilled and crafty as I am now — the unofcial apprenticeship— has taken years upon years.”
“Not everything I do is on the million-plus scale,” DeJong says
quietly. “We do lots of multifamily units, apartment complexes, new
homes, renovations and so forth. My son, Benjamin is the project
leader on many jobs; we’ve done around 700 units to date.” The ma-
jority of their work is for residential homeowners, but there is also
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Dejong and Sons Construction Inc.
Robert DeJong
Robert: 250-212-0699 Benjamin: 250-869-6187
dejongandsons@shaw.ca www.dejongandsons.com
Archetique
Toll Free: 877-575-2577
www.Archetique.ca
the extreme stuff, like the Mon Reposa penthouse.
“I’m in the Lake Country phone book,” he says with a smile
fore quickly adding that his website will be ready soon. “Most o
business comes through referrals. I did an award-winning hom
Matheson that has a spectacular double spiral staircase in it. Tha
got me a few jobs.” DeJong and Sons was recently commission
do the nishing at the stunning “White Spirit Lodge” at Big WhDeJong is very low key. “I’m 53 years old,” he condes, “I
done some mission work, building orphanages and housing in M
co. That’s where my heart is.” His son, Benjamin is slowly takin
reins of the business, honing his skills, learning from the master
following in his footsteps.
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Thinking Outside the BoxAn Ancient SAnctuAry for todAy’SWorld
ByMichAel freeMAn
Growing up in Canada, many of us spent blutery afternoons building snow-forts. There w
an almost indescribable ambiance within th
little sanctuary hollowed out of snow. The sam
mood envelops us while in a planetarium prior to the st
show or gazing up at a cathedral’s ceiling. This spiritual
mosphere, where the acoustics make us whisper, is caus
by the corner-less walls and vaulted ceiling of the shape w
call a dome.
This basic design has been used in the construction
dwellings for ages. Natives still arch branches together a
then cover them with mud. Inuit people carved blocks
hardened snow to form the igloos we copied in back yar
as kids. Domes are especially useful for covering large epanses without internal reinforcement. Great architects li
Michelangelo and da Vinci used domes in constructing som
of the world’s most recognizable buildings.
“The dome shape has a very profound effect on the psyc
of people,” says Helmut Prion, a professional engineer a
one of the co-founders of Curved by Design, a compan
wholly dedicated to the dome, its holistic and environmen
advantages, as well as the incredible strength and aesthe
appeal of its shape. Prion and his partners, Janine Carsca
den and Peter Black are more than just interested — they a
passionate — about domes.
The dome is a housing style that has remained on the frin
— an odd shaped building that sticks in the memory. “Ma
early attempts at dome construction happened in the interi
of British Columbia, and though private citizens have com
up with some wonderful and creative ideas to utilize dom
in their residences, technical difculties and unreasonab
expenses have prevented anyone from taking domes to t
commercial level — until now,” explains Carscadden.
The geodesic dome, for example, is made from a lar
network of hundreds or thousands of intersecting triangle
This style of spherical construction was made famous by t
architect R. Buckminster Fuller who designed the Montre
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Biosphere, among others. The problem with geodesic do
originates from the vast number of odd shaped triangular pa
which makes them expensive and very difcult to seal ag
the elements. The conguration of the panels is the key t
strength; therefore, the openings for windows and doors m
also be based on the triangle.
Monolithic domes, on the other hand, are usually cast
single, concrete unit. Their construction involves spraying eral inches of polyurethane and cement onto the exterior o
inated dome.
But the concrete monolith’s downfalls are similar to t
of the geodesic dome. Expert construction crews need to b
them and, because of their weight, they must have very
foundations. Specialized labour and exotic materials gene
make the concrete dome cost-prohibitive, even though a m
lithic dome is a contour that is virtually earthquake, tor
and hurricane proof!
Curved by Design’s challenge was to produce a monol
dome that is made from lightweight, inexpensive materials
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more importantly, they had to devise a system that is quick and
to assemble by standard trades-people and be comparable in co
typical housing construction. They also needed the domes to e
and safely adapt to standard perpendicular buildings, a difcult
using the older technology.
Their solution came from an unusual, yet obvious, source. Cu
by Design combined commonly used wood-frame construction t
niques with the time-tested methods employed by the Inuit peoexcept that instead of carving snow blocks, they use specially
structed wooden modules that attach to one another. Manufact
in Armstrong using local labour and lumber that might otherwi
considered scrap, Curved by Design makes a high quality pro
while also protecting the environment.
The company has the capability of producing domes of many
es. The smallest, a 12-foot diameter dome is very popular. It ca
used as an ofce, garden shed, or a fun and functional playhous
the kids. Its footprint of less than 107 square feet means it ca
built without a permit.
A 26-foot dome is ideal for an additional bedroom, guest h
or cottage. This is also the size that Prion and company would
to see used as temporary shelters for exploration and disaste
lief crews. Curved by Design is developing a system where la
modules would be prenished, making it possible to assemble s
strong, weather-proof shelters in a very short time. “Furtherm
Prion explains, “We would like to be the supplier of domes to rep
the inadequate housing imposed on the Inuit, allowing them to r
to a structure that is culturally signicant.”
Domes can be used in renovations, too. Because
are wooden monoliths, these elegant forms can be inte
ed with an existing home. Imagine a carriage house over
garage . . . in the shape of a dome!
In new construction, the options for domed rooms, sections
even complete homes are as intriguing as they are boundless.
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can provide everything to deliver the ultimate in vaulted cathe
ceilings, from start to nish.
Due for completion late in 2009, Curved by Design’s Demon
tion Dome will be a stand out structure near Swan Lake on High
97, just north of Vernon. The facility, with cut away walls, de
features and everyday furniture is meant to expose the myth th
rectangular couch won’t t in a round room,” and encourage pe
to literally think outside the box.Prion, Carscadden and Black are “very concerned that ther
some excellent builders in the area who may think of domes as c
plicated geodesic structures or expensive concrete monoliths,
may discourage their clients from building them. We are the
commercial manufacturer of easy-to-assemble wooden mono
in Canada, and we offer a continuum of services — completing
dome to any stage required.” People are encouraged to call dire
visit their website for more information on this revolutionary tak
an ancient sanctuary.
Curved By Design Inc.
Janine Carscadden
Phone: 778-834-4083
janine@curvedbydesign.ca www.curvedbydesign.ca
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need only look as far as Villa Dome Quixote in the West Kootenays
village of New Denver (www.domequixote.com) to get an appre-
ciation of the domed residence. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the
spiritual ambiance of the facility.
Cutting edge homebuilders are constantly looking for unique
styles and original lines to impress their clients. Curved by Design
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FROM THE FOREST SOLID WOOD
PRODUCTS & GLASS LTD
It takes teamwork
BymIchael Freeman
The road to business success is strewn with thewreckage of a million failures. Embarking on
this path frivolously is inviting heartache, or
worse, nancial ruin. Earning a large and loyal
clientele requires determination, tremendous skill and un-
questionable integrity, but when your customers are some
of Kelowna’s most respected builders, these traits must be
irrefutable.
Take Fred Everets, for example, the owner of From the
Forest Solid Wood Products and Glass Ltd. He came to BC from On-
tario in 1981, met his beloved Brenda in 1985, and moved to Kelowna
in 1988 to start the business. “It was much harder than I thought,”
admits Everets. “For the rst ten years, we thought we would neverget ahead, but it all came together when we built our rst home.”
Everets’ vast experience and keen eye for detail was instrumental
in the “green” build. The wood in his home was reclaimed from the
old KSS high school and a dismantled fruit packing plant. The cabi-
nets, baseboards and doors are made of wood pulled from the school,
including the massive front entrance. Even the ooring is recycled
from large planks from the packing house.
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From The Forest Solid Wood Products & Glass LTD
Fred Everets
Phone: 250-765-3706
info@fromtheforest.ca www.fromtheforest.ca
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P R O F I L EThe results were stunning, but Everets wasn’t nished. He in
porated seamless glass into the timbers and shower, and then a
unique exterior features to personalize his home. The
erets’ landscaped the grounds with terraced gardens
splashing water features. The peaceful retreat “keep
grounded, and lets us spend time with our three childexplains Everets.
The word spread about the beauty and workman
produced by From the Forest and now Everets counts m
high prole builders as his clients, including the grou
Wilden, where the company’s ne woodwork appea
some of the show homes.
The owners are quick to point out that it takes teamw
to be successful. “Brenda and I could not be any more p
of this team,” declares Everets. “They are like family, and they
cialize in what they do. We want to give them the appreciation
deserve, because without them we would have nothing.”
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By Keri-Lynn Turney
O
n a dreary Monday morning in an otherwise sunny
nagan, I dream of Hawaii. Don’t get me wrong, I a
Kelowna. It’s one of the prettiest places on Earth
like the song says, “Even lovers need a holiday . . .”
FirsT sTop: seaTTLe, WashingTon
My holidays are few and far between, so when I take ‘em, I m
‘em count. I y into Seattle to meet my travelling companion
mother-in-law, Helen Clark, so we can make the ve-hour tr
Honolulu together. The Holiday Inn Seattle/SeaTac Internat
Airport is the perfect hotel for us. If we had wanted to do s
sightseeing, we could have hit Downtown Seattle, the Space
dle, the Children’s Museum, IMAX and the Pacic Science Ce
all within 25 km.
We decide to rest up for our ight. Renovations made in 2005 h
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Aloha Everyday
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made the hotel quite lovely, and a comfortable place for weary trav-
ellers to lay their heads. High-speed wireless Internet access in The
Lobby Lounge makes it easy to keep up on emails on my laptop, and
the “lounge” part means I can surf the web with cocktail in hand.
The room itself — nice and big — has, of all things, a pillow menu.
A pillow menu!
Kanami Fujita, director of sales for the hotel, saysit’s a “friendly home away from home.”
I don’t know about you, but I don’t have
an Olympic sized swimming pool at
home, a pillow menu, or a cheery weather
report with my alarm. I think I need to
make some changes around my house . . .
second sTop: parK shore WaiKiKi, haWaii
As we peek into our ocean view room at
the Park Shore Waikiki, any thoughts we have
of collapsing on our beds after a longish ight
go right out the window. We were not expect-
ing the breathtaking views that would greet us.
Stepping out onto our lanai on the 16th oor,
Diamond Head, a huge volcanic crater that has
been extinct for some 500,000 years, stands ma-
jestically, just begging to be climbed. More than
3,500 feet in diameter, with a 760-foot summit, it
is something to behold.
We also look onto Waikiki Beach. It’s great for
beginner surfers, and a popular hang-out spot. Sev-
eral times a year a huge outdoor movie screen goes
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up and people can sit on their
towels and catch a ick. We
are lucky enough to have a
movie night during our stay,
but choose to sit on our la-
nai and sip drinks while we
watch. Down below we can
see concessions set up, and
people of all ages wandering
around. There are reworks
later in the evening, the perfect
ending to our night. We had been warned with a laugh that we might
hear monkeys at night from the Honolulu Zoo across the street, but I
never sleep as soundly anywhere as I do in Hawaii.
While the zoo is across the street, the aquarium is a bit further
away, but easily within a quick walk. A Starbucks a
surf shop are at the bottom of the hotel, and little st
line the streets. We are surrounded by the bright col
of Hawaii, and brighter still, Hawaiian shirts. The sce
plumeria owers oat on the warm bre
mingled with the clean smell of the oc
Every once in a while something that sm
yummy wafts through our open lanai . . . denitely worth checking out. Lulu’s W
kiki, a lively open-air restaurant at the bottom
the hotel, offers great pub fare and atmosp
. . . Hawaiian style.
LomiLomi . . . more Than jusT
a massage
Bob Allen, Expedia (Local) Expert arranges f
to go on a submarine tour and sunset dinner cr
and through the hotel we are set up for a Haw
lomilomi massage at the Aqua Bamboo & Spa, whi
within walking distance. Pracfor thousands of years, lomilom
more than “just” massage. It is
ing, healing touch, intended to b
balance within body, mind and
it. After a fragrant foot bath, and with soft island m
playing in the background, we are treated to our massa
slow, gentle circular thumb strokes, knuckle strokes an
my favourite — strokes done by forearm. Divine!
Aqua offers spas at three of its Waikiki properties: A
Aloha Surf, Aqua Bamboo & Spa and Aqua Palms &
Next time I think I’ll add a noni, papaya and pinea
body scrub. Dee-lish
Fourteen of AHotels and Resort
properties are on O
one is on Maui, o
on Molokai (the
resort on the entir
land), with anothe
Kauai. The com
has a hotel or resor
every style and e
budget. From the c
fy, economical
collection, to the
and high-tech h
in the Boutique co
tion, to the Resort
a more intimate e
rience, no one is
out. While I love
kiki and the upbeat
ergy there, Sandi Yara, public relations for the Aqua g
of properties, really encourages guests to also experi
other aspects of the islands.
“Everyone should experience Hawaii’s host cult
Hotel Wailea Maui
Holiday Inn
Kauai Beach Resort
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Yara says, “and the Kauai property is host to excellent events (like
the Mokihana Festival) throughout the year. Currently under the Hil-
ton Flag, the 300-room hotel will be all Aqua January 1st. Kauai,
known as “The Garden
Isle,” has amazingly lush
greenery. But it is
also quite diverse.
Sugarcane elds,ranch lands, quiet
beaches and vol-
canic cliffs make
it look like scenes
from a movie. In
fact, it has been a
popular lming des-
tination for years,
with such movies
as South Pacic and
Blue Hawaii tak-
ing advantage of itsnatural beauty.
For romance, Yara
suggests their seclud-
ed resort on Maui,
Hotel Wailea. Nestled
within 15 acres of lush landscapes and
ocean views, the whole 72-room para-
dise can be rented for wed-
dings, reunions or corporate
retreats for $25,000 US per
day. They call it “Own your
own resort,” and no other
resort in Hawaii offers any-thing like it. “It has a whole
different environment going
on,” explains Yara.
With such a large group of
properties, one might expect a
“big business” mentality, but
Yara says Aqua has a “dynamic
team, small enough to make
things happen quickly.”
Park Shore Waikiki General
Manager, Terry Dowsett echoes
Yara’s sentiments. He also notes
that the company is “very fo-
cused on service.” He does ev-
erything he can to ensure our stay
is memorable, and seems to truly
be happy we are here. He is not the
only one.
Everyone expresses sheer enjoyment that we have come to visit,
and no one is ever at a loss for a cheery “aloha!”
“We’re one big family,” Dowsett says.
Every night my own family calls me, and I can barely contain my-
self as I share my experiences.
aTLanTis suBmarines: adding more depTh
To your visiT A green sea turtle swims past my viewing portal, and our gu
just as excited as the rest of the passengers on the 64-person
marine, points out two more
fore our trip is done. A han
of bannersh, the bright w
black and yellow beauties I wanted to see ever since “F
ing Nemo,” look to me like
derwater butteries as the
about the reef. I wonder i
eryone aboard the Atlantis
marine has decided sudden
become a marine biologist
I just have. It’s easy to li
dream at a depth of 120
It all seems so surreal
What is all too
is the fact that overpast 100 years, the n
ral reefs off the coa
Waikiki have been d
pearing. The Atlanti
helped reverse this
creating articial r
Two sunken ships,
reef structures design
Japan and the remn
of two sunken airl
create not only a ha
where underwater
life can thrive, a place for scientists to stbut also a place where the average person
see rst-hand what lays beneath the sea.
it is all done in an environmentally frie
way: Atlantis submarines release no po
ants into the water or air as they are pow
by batteries.
While I contemplate the state of the oc
an eight-year-old pig-tailed girl sitting
side me squeals at the sight of a spo
eagle ray. “Look, Daddy!” she yells a
jumps out of her seat. “He looked at
she shouts. And that alone, is worth
price of admission.
royaL sunseT dinner cruis
Our dinner cruise aboard the Navatek I
my kids would say, “fancy shmancy.” A pre-dinner cocktail is se
as we embark. Maybe it’s just me, but pina coladas taste bett
Hawaii. And so does shrimp cocktail. Gentle music and a quiet o
lull us into pure relaxation.
“This is just more fun than I ever imagined,” my mother-in
tells me. She lives in Clarkston, Washington, and was just startin
feel a chill in the air there before she left. Here we have been war
Park Shore Waikiki
Aqua Palms and Spa
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not only by the 30 degree weather, but by Hawaii’s embrace. Our
waiter, Jo, chats us up like old friends. He has to show me how tocrack open my lobster (I’ve never had a whole one before!), and he
goes out of his way to treat us like queens. Mom has decided to take
him home with her, and the chef as well.
“I can’t believe this tenderloin,” she says delighted. “They must
have marinated it in gold!”
The rich colours of the sunset beckon a photograph. The timing
of everything is perfect on the cruise. As we eat dessert, we are ser-
enaded with songs about the islands, and encouraged to put “a little
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Royal Sunset Dinner Cruise
Aqua Spa Foot Bath
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C o n t a C t B o x
Holiday Inn Hotel Seattle/SeaTac Int’l Airport
Phone: (877) 660-8550 www.hi-seatac.com
Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Sandi Yara, Public Relations
Phone: (808) 221-2759
www.aquaresorts.com
For ease of planning activities:
Expedia Local Expert - Destination Services
Phone: (800) 624-7771
Atlantis Submarines &Royal Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the Navatek I
(800) 548-6262
www.atlantisadventures.com
aloha in every day.” Soon gorgeous dancers perform hula. Audience
members join in, and even the staff are dancing and clapping. “In
my entire 76 years,” says my companion, “I have never experienced
anything like this. The entertainment is great, the food is fantastic,
the service that they provide — spectacular!” She gushes all the way
home, to our last evening in Hawaii.
unTiL We meeT again
Sitting on the lanai, looking at the lights of Waikiki and of houses
on the hills, our conversation is bittersweet. We agree that this is the
best trip we have ever taken. I am anxious to get back home to see my
family, but at the same time Hawaii has deeply affected me. I want
to stay longer, to bring my family back, and learn everything I can
about this beautiful oasis. I want to head back to the spa, sit at Lulu’s
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until late into the night, visit every single hotel in the Aqua co
tion, listen to the monkeys at the zoo, and ask questions of the lo
I want to learn to hula, eat fresh tropical fruit every day for break
and try yoga on the beach. I want to learn to surf.
The next morning as we say good-bye to Waikiki, Terry Dow
kisses me on the cheek, as is customary here, and says, “A hui h
Until we meet again.
Waikiki
Waikiki
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Pure Granite Rocks!
ClassiC, Current and Colorful
By deanna MerriCk
When you combine ne craftsmanship with the latest in technology,
good things happen. Pure Granite Rocks! in Vernon knows allabout this: groundbreaking technology, a vast array of options and
over 20 highly trained professionals. Not only do they offer some
of the nest product in the Okanagan, but their granite and quartz countertops
and bathrooms can be found in six of last year’s Tommie gold and silver award-
winning homes. They’ve also been voted Vernon’s Top Employer this year. Not
bad for a year when the economy in Canada and the world were shaky at best.
With simple beginnings as a quality granite and marble shop, Pure Granite
Rocks! now carries some of the best selections of granite and quartz in the Okana-
gan. How is this company, which has been around for less than 10 years, making
such a strong impact in the marketplace? Part of the answer lies with investing in
the most technologically advanced equipment in the world, a major commitment
the company made in the last year.Clark Omand took over Pure Granite Rocks! three and a half years ago.
“The best kitchen designers in Vernon and Kelowna come to our shop,” he
says. “We pride ourselves on having the most technologically advanced fabrica-
tion shop in the Okanagan, if not BC. Our diamond tooling allows us to produce
an almost limitless variety of edging.”
The choice of materials, colours and prices is extensive. Most of their work is
done in granite or quartz with attractive options in marble or onyx. Omand has
noticed that designers and consumers are sometimes moving away from the tra-
ditional glossy granite, to a granite with a matte, leather-like look and feel. This
creates an antique effect, and the shop has the machinery to create the leather-
textured granite.
“We have the largest on-site supply of granite in the Okanagan. It is important
for the client to see the entire slab, so they know exactly what they can expect.We have over 500 slabs here. We have some wholesalers in western Canada, but a
lot of our products are brought in directly from Italy, Brazil and Africa, to name a
few. In that case, we have the very latest and reduce the cost of a middle-person.
That saving is passed on to the consumer,” Omand explains.
D E C O R
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Current trends have included new applications for gra
It can be found on replaces, and with outdoor living bec
ing a common lifestyle in the Okanagan, granite is also use
outdoor barbecue areas.
Granite was created after a molten ow of lava crusaded
wards the earth’s surface a million years ago, gathering qu
mica and feldspar along the way. It became a solid mass of
when the pressurized lava cooled, dried and hardened. Today,
granite slab is a unique composite, reecting the minerals it
countered on its long ago journey. Granite slabs contain nume
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Caliber Homes
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and varying amounts of quartz, mica and feldspar. Each slab is
uniquely its own, with different colours, reective properties andgrain characteristics.
“It doesn’t matter what colour I bring in, there’s always some-
one wanting to buy it,” Omand laughs. “I’ve heard people say many
times that they’ve been looking for that exact color, when they see
our selection.”
Granite is the shop’s best seller, with quartz, marble and onyx
also available. On average, Pure Granite Rocks! does about
10 kitchens per week.
According to Omand, quartz is another very popular mat
for residential and commercial properties. He describes quartz
“synthetic stone,” where the quartz material is combined with h
quality polyester resins and pigment. Quartz is one of the ha
components of natural granite. Only diamonds, sapphires and t
are harder. Quartz crystals create a strong, attractive surface th
highly scratch and impact resistant.The actual quartz is crushed, glued, died and pressed for its var
applications, such as counter tops. Quartz can be found in virtu
any colour and is also used as a backsplash. There are a numbe
the highest quality quartz producers found on Pure Granite Roc
web site, allowing customers to get a good idea of what is avai
to suit their needs. Pure Granite Rocks! uses a four-foot-by-four
sample, so clients can see exactly what they’re getting.
Conjure up your own idea of an elegant home or a dandy h
and chances are there will be some marble found somewhere
Marble is actually older than granite, having started its life as l
stone millions of years go. Over time, with tremendous high
and movement, it accumulated new materials and morphed intobeautiful marble we see today.
Marble can be used in kitchens, although it is usually foun
bathrooms in countertops, showers and tub decks. Marble is mor
sorbent and softer than granite or quartz. It is also easier to scra
Omand describes his ndings during a recent trip to Italy.
“I just returned from the Verona Stone Fair, the largest of its
in the world. Europeans use much more marble in kitchens, b
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Pure Granite Rocks! is committed to offering the largest se
tion of materials, and a vast array of on-site product. Their
site is lled with user-friendly, practical information. It even
lines, step by step, the process for designing, selecting, fabrica
and installation.
Prices are as varied as the choices they offer. Quartz is gene
more expensive than standard granite, and can run at about $100
square foot. The price of granite averages $85 per square footmarble is about $90. Pricing varies signicantly based on your
sonal selection.
Omand says the rst three months of 2009 were noticeably qui
There were fewer spec builders and a steep increase in renovat
Now, he says, the spec builders are returning. The company ins
over 400 kitchens a year.
At the end of the day, Omand understands that success is achi
only by combining a lot of variables. The best selection of prod
in the Okanagan, talented, valued employees, the latest equipm
and gifted artisans are all crucial. Ultimately, it is the custome
proval that keeps Pure Granite Rocks! growing.
C o n t a C t
Pure Granite Rocks!
Phone: (250) 558-3773 Fax: (250) 558-3722
www.puregraniterocks.com denise@puregraniterocks.com
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North America it is usually in bathrooms.”
Yet another striking option for your home is onyx. It often ap-
pears as a beautiful, inky black but variations on colour also exist.Used as back lighting, on feature walls and in bathrooms, onyx cre-
ates a stunning visual effect. You’ll also nd onyx on the backlit
area in high-end bars and restaurants.
A more recent alternative for kitchen countertops is Ve-
trazzo, made of recycled glass. Pure Granite Rocks! is the rst
authorized fabricator in the Okanagan. Vetrazzo is colourful,
interesting and unique.
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ROBINSON LIGHTING
Painting with Light
ByMichaeL FreeMan
To say that the Robinson family has been involved in the
business of illumination for a long time is an understate-ment. “My father started the business in 1936,” begins
Bruce Robinson, “but prior to that, my grandfather had a
lighting company from 1919 to 1935,” he continues. Then a slow
smile lights his face, and he says, “We recently found out that in
1805, Benjamin Robinson emigrated from England and he was a
‘chandler’—what we now call a candle maker! And his son became
a coal oil merchant . . . so, apart from the time between 1876 and
1919, the Robinsons have been involved in lighting longer than the
light bulb!”
Ofcially, the family will be celebrating the 75th anniversary
of Robinson Lighting Ltd. in 2011. In Kelowna, the acquisition of
Gough Electric allowed Bruce Robinson to relocate the stock andopen the present location on Dilworth Drive in 1996. They love to
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P R O F I L Eshow people how to “paint with light,” where the effect, rather
the light source, is what catches the eye.
All four full-time staff are accredited by the American Ligh
Association (ALA) as Lighting Specialists (LS). They spend a g
deal on training their people whether it’s an extensive webina
the latest technologies, or the opportunity to see the latest produDallas, Texas where
they go to buy the
latest lighting twice
a year.
Norm Brown, the
Regional Manager
for BC, is one of a
very select few Certi-
ed Lighting Consul-
tants (CLC) certied
by the ALA. Brown
was recently recog-nised for his leader-
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ship and contribution to the industry with the “Pillar of the Industry”
award at the annual ALA Conference held in Los Angeles. He is alsothe current chairman of the American Lighting Association and the
director of CLC examinations. Brown has a wealth of expertise that
he constantly shares with customers and staff members.
Lighting your home or business is something that reects your
personal style as much as your selection of artwork; therefore, some
people are occasionally surprised by the many questions that Robin-
son Lighting’s experts ask. But there are reasons for the queries. The
various congurations of rooms, colors and light applications di
what type of lighting is required before the style of xture can b
lected. High ceilings, as well as darker shades of paint and furn
require stronger lighting.
With 11 showrooms across Western Canada, the Robinson G
of companies is the largest lighting chain. The Kelowna showr
is the acknowledged lighting leader in the Okanagan. It featu
beautiful selection of lighting xtures and lamps plus a lightin
where you learn to “paint with light” in newly expanded showr
on Dilworth Drive.
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C o n t a C t
Robinson Lighting
Bruce Robinson, Suzanne Van Rycke
Phone: 250-860-9626
brucer@robinsonlighting.com www.robinsonlighting.com
Improving the lighting in your
home by using high efciency
products not only saves money and
the planet, it also qualies for the
Home Renovation Tax Credit.
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PCS CONSTRUCTION
On time, On budget and in writingbymichael Freeman
Great customer service is a promise that is easy to make,
but difcult to keep, especially when you are a home-
builder with a reputation for quality workmanship and
precise nishing. Just ask Percy Schuurman of PCS
Construction in Penticton. “People can say what they
want about themselves, but it is past clients, trades
and suppliers that set the real benchmark. I don’t go
on about how good I am, I invite people to check my
references,” he says condently.
It is Schuurman’s condence that drives the busi-
ness: condence in his abilities, his crew, his rela -
tionship with sub-trades and in his customer service.
He started PCS Construction in 1994 and built his
rst home in 1996. A long-time journeyman carpenter, Schuurmanhas been involved in Penticton’s construction scene for over 30
years, but he still upgrades his skills regularly. “I attend the courses
offered by the CHBA and the Homeowner Protection Ofce (HPO),”
a provincial crown corporation dedicated to strengthening protection
for home buyers, improving the quality of residential construction,
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and supporting research and education for builders and renovators.
PCS Construction is a HPO licensed builder in good standing.
With credentials like these, one might assume that the company
is a big operation, but the team at PCS sticks to the construction of
a couple of homes a year and doing custom renovations. The boss
is on site wearing a tool belt most days, allowing him to control the
quality of his projects. “We build new homes from the ground up,”
he conrms, “We do the foundation, the framing, all the nishing, the
hardwood, custom woodwork, the roong, and everything we can inbetween.” He has solid, long-term relationships with the sub-trades
he uses.
“I’m a ‘hands on’ type of guy,” confesses Schuurman. “Customer
service means everything to me, and I have a lot of repeat clients.”
PCS Construction doesn’t stop at simply building homes well;
they also strive to build them “green.” As a recently certied mem-
ber of Built Green TM, the builder has had two of his homes achieve
the coveted “Gold” status, an accomplishment of which Schuur
is extremely proud.
He builds homes well, and he builds them “green.” What
could there be?
“We are nalists in two categories for the provincial Geo
Awards,” he replies with a smile.
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C o n t a C t
PCS Construction
Percy Schuurman
Phone: 250-490-5591
pcsconstruction@shaw.ca
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CLADCO CONSTRUCTORS
Serving the entire Okanagan
ByMichael FreeMan
What if there was a new, space-age covering that could
be used to protect the wood on our homes? What if
the stuff came only from recycled material and all of the excess from installation was recyclable too? Now
consider the benets of this technical marvel if it were reproof, rust-
proof, and malleable, came in any colour, could have a smooth or
wood grain nish, and was economically viable. Well, this so-called
miracle substance has been around for years — it is aluminum, and
“it’s quickly becoming a construction staple in BC,” says Natasha
Lyons, the owner of Cladco Constructors, a company that special-
izes in aluminum fabrication and cladding. “We do custom windows,
door jams, fascia, stair stringers, decorative pillars, posts and softs
on commercial buildings, resorts and homes of all types,” she adds.
With a background in busi-
ness, she organizes the proj-
ects, keeping the pipeline of jobs full for her crew. Rich-
ard Rice — the VP of opera-
tions — is also a journeyman
carpenter, fabricator, installer,
and the technical expert. He
has a wealth of construction
experience from across Can-
ada, and when coupled with
Lyons’ almost obsessive atten-
tion to detail, the duo believes
they have “the perfect balance
for success.”
British Columbia and the
Okanagan in particular are
exposed to some of the hot-
test weather in Canada, mean-
ing that the exposed wood on
our homes is susceptible to
weathering. Once wood begins
deteriorating from heat and
water exposure, rot can set in
very quickly; therefore, wood
is usually chemically treated
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and painted to withstand the elements. Aluminum, on the other
hand, is tough, maintenance free, weather resistant, looks great, and
completely protects the wood against overexposure, keeping it solid
and sturdy.
Cladco Constructors works with master homebuilders, architects,
window and door companies, and interior designers to familiarize
them with this environmentally conscious building material, but
they also work with renovators looking to repair or replace dam
wood or vinyl and have aluminum products installed instead. T
qualify for the Renovation Tax Credit.
“Working directly with our clients to accommodate their id
while ensuring superior materials and workmanship reects
standards of Cladco,” states Lyons, continuing, “We want custo
happy with our quality and creativity, and thus far we are unmat
by anyone in the Okanagan.”Cladco uses the “mobile showroom” concept. They come to
client’s home or business, bringing with them colour swatc
sample pieces, a power-point presentation and their portfolio. M
surements or blueprints are studied and advice is given to help
lect the best design and colours to reach the desired effect w
the budget.
The company has discovered that word of mouth about them
their product is spreading rapidly. “One job leads to another as
ple see the cosmetic appeal and feel the durability of the alumin
says Lyons. It’s the not-so-new, “space-age” material!
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Cladco Constructors
Natasha Lyons
Phone: 250-575-7129
cladcoconstructors@hotmail.com
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THE REDISCOVERED WOOD
FLOOR COMPANY
Do it right, Do it once!ByMichael FreeMan
Acollapsing pioneer’s barn from the American west, Chi-nese pagodas from the Ming dynasty, railroad ties across
Southeast Asia, and a man-made lake in Brazil. These
ostensibly unrelated objects from across the globe, in
fact, share a commonality. They are all sources of increasingly rare
old-growth wood.
Premium lumber is being reclaimed from aged structures — like
barns, or in one unusual case, a tobacco factory — that are being
demolished. Planks, timbers and slabs hewn from centuries-old trees,
were used in buildings prior to the invention of structural steel. Oak,
hickory, walnut, cherry, and elm are only a few of the hundreds of
species of hardwoods used in the architecture.
In one circumstance, plans were made to dam the Yangtze Riverin China, but the prospective lake would cover buildings that were at
least 350 years old. The structures were dismantled and some of the
wood became the showpiece oor of a home right here in BC!
Old railroad ties from Southeast Asia weren’t covered with
wood preservative — because they were made from rosewood, a
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The Rediscovered Wood Floor Company
Phone: 250-315-0113
bloom2@shaw.ca www.bloomsfoorswithfair.com
beautiful and strong
hardwood. As a bo-
nus, the reclaimed
ties don’t have nail
holes or other dis-
guring marks from
construction, spike
holes, which arelled with decorative
wooden plugs.
In 1964, a lake was
formed in Brazil, once
again, the result of a
dam. At the bottom
of the lake is a forest
of approximately 20
exquisite hardwoods,
including Angelique,
Purple Heart, and
Boss Mahogany.“This wood is not reclaimed, because it hasn’t been used for con-
struction. It is being rescued; otherwise it’s just going to sit there
and do nothing,” says Kerry Bloom, a 25-year veteran of the oor -
ing industry, and the owner of The Rediscovered Wood Floor Com-
pany, suppliers and installers of reclaimed and rescued wood prod-
ucts. When asked if the logs are damaged from being submerged, he
quickly replies, “Oh gosh, no! They are spectacular, perfectly pre-
served and so dense and heavy, it’s insane!”
Bloom’s enthusiasm is contagious as he shows off a custom
oor. “I love the look of this,” he says. “The box stores don’t s
and they can’t get it. You want unique? Every oor is different,
when we use the same species. The wood’s character is unsurpa
by anything made by humans, and reclaiming or rescuing lum
saves our forests.”
About 10 years ago it all fell into place for Bloom when he decto concentrate on reclaimed wood oors and furniture. “I grew u
the bush, with no running water or electricity, so it’s in my na
to be environmentally conscious,” he explains. Rediscovered W
Floors is the distributor for Waterlox nishing products, inclu
Pure Tung Oil, and The Real Milk Paint Company who does in
make organic paint from milk, using recipes from the 1600s.
A click on Rediscovered Floor’s website showcases Bloom’s w
and the many species of wood ooring, furniture and eco-frie
nishes available. His showroom is located in Lower Nicola,
Merritt, BC.
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Shaw’S home phone Service
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haw’s home phone service offers the same level of reli-
ability, performance and value you’ve come to expect
from Shaw. Shaw offers telephone voice service over its
own managed broadband network rather than the publicInternet, as most VoIP providers do, to deliver a consistent level of
quality and reliability. Calls made with Shaw’s phone service go di-
rectly from the secure Shaw network to the public telephone sys-
tem and not over the Internet. This managed network can deliver
the service, reliability and performance that customers have come to
expect from Shaw.
Shaw’s home phone service also offers the convenient features
most consumers have become used to, many included with the ser-
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TERASEN GASSome warming thoughtS about
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ame of natural gas for home heating, it seempropriate to take a look at other tasks around
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Why dry clothes with a natugas dryer?
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• Moisture-sensor feature prevents over-drying.• Sound-insulated dryers can add to your peace and quiet.
• Simple and safe to operate.
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• No tanks to lift or rell and no messy charcoal.
And a warming reminder
• During the coming winter season, a programmable thermosta
help reduce your monthly natural gas consumption and help sh
your carbon footprint.
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Terasen Gas
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Money drives our lives.”
But timing was crucial. “There had been people in Okanaga
early as 2003 and 2004 really interested in doing something
(forming a green association),” said Mayes, owner of Comp
Home Energy. “But in those days in the Okanagan, as someone
you couldn’t get three guys to show up for free beer.”Barry Milner, director of marketing for GeoTility Geothermal
tems, was one of those offering the free beer. He did the spadew
for the OEIA when he started the Okanagan chapter of B.C.
tainable Energy Association and the Thompson-Okanagan Casc
Green Building Council.
“In so many sectors of any industry you close your door and
out at your competition as adversarial,” Milner said. “We want
bring (the industry) together so that we can support all technolo
and work together to refne what we do, and to act as an incub
for new companies.”
He said the Okanagan missed a great opportunity “to get ahea
the curve” during the last boom, but as the economy re-tools fthe bust, and as consumers realize that green saves money in the
run, he’s hopeful the Okanagan “will raise the bar.
“(The OEIA is) striving to get consumers to understand that g
options are viable now,” Milner said.
That was Robert Fine’s thought when he suggested that Mi
Mayes and the other green thinkers form an association becaus
wants the Okanagan positioned to build a green economic se
Okanagan Home magazine is proud to be a
supporter and member of OEIA and
encourage other companies to
join this fne organization.
For more information see their website at
www.OEIA.ca
Thanks to the two newest OEIA members:
Denis Apchin from Apchin Design Corp.
and Joe Shalapata from
Jona Panels Sales Inc.
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While there are two dozen OEIA members, there are more tha
companies working in the environmental sector.
“The green-collar jobs speak to opportunities to use existing s
and reshape them to the greening of the economy,” said Fine, ex
tive director of the Economic Development Commission.
At Fine’s request, Mayes went to California to talk to politic
and high-tech industry leaders about their plan to re-invent Sil
Valley.“Silicon Valley is going through a nuclear war,” Mayes said. “
ible unemployment is 12-15 per cent and most of the high-tech c
panies have left or downsized, so they developed a plan around c
technology.”
Mayes said the re-invention was a matter of survival becaus
brightest university graduates, the lifeblood of companies suc
Intel, where Mayes used to work, were more interested in green
high-tech.
“We thought this Greenprint for Silicon Valley would be a
model for Kelowna. I took it to the mayor and that initial meetin
about six has now mushroomed into the mayor’s economic deve
ment roundtable, which had about 40 people at the last meeting“We see OEIA continuing to be a catalyst and participant in
ing the future economic development of the community and to
ate a fertile environment for energy companies, and helping yo
entrepreneurs who may come out of UBCO to stay here rather
go somewhere else.”
C o n t a C t
Okanagan Environmental Industry Alliance (OEIA)
(250) 864-9552 www.oeia.ca
Sola Renewable Energy Ltd.
(250) 762-4746
www.solarenewableenergy.com
Jona Panel Sales Inc.
(250) 764-7595
www.jonapanels.com
Complete Home Energy Ltd.
(250) 762-4746
www.completehomeenergy.com
Apchin Design Corp.
(250) 862-2078
www.apchin.com
Flywheel Building Solutions
(250) 859-6062
www.fywheelbuildingsolutions.com
GeoTility
(250) 762-5776
www.geotility.ca
S2 Innovative Products Group Ltd.
(250) 769-8553
www.s2PG.com
a PowerSense home is a happy home
The best time to install energy efficient systems is duringconstruction of a new home. You will save energy, reduce your
energy bills, enjoy more comfort, and have a home that produces
fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Best of all, you can receive valuable rebates and incentives
through FortisBC’s New Home Program.
use your PowerSense
www.fortisbc.com
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C H B A D I R E C T O R YThe Canadian Home Builders’
Association o the Central
Okanagan is a non-proft volunteer
organization o dedicated individuals
whose leadership works with all
levels o government with a common
mission: dedication to quality and
value in the residential construction
and renovation industry. The careul
process o scrutinizing applicants
ensures superior representation o
industry proessionals. business people
who know the importance o quality
and reliability.
Architects
Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc.Matt Johnston / Grace Pontes550 C West Avenue,Kelowna, BCV1Y 4Z4 T. 250-878-4313/250-448-7801F. 250-448-7802matt@distinctsolutions.ca / grace@distinctsolutions.cawww.distinctsolutions.ca
Berard Design GroupDeb Berard - President#41-760 Highpoint DriveKelowna BCV1V 2Y3 T. 250-762-5399F. 250-448-7816berarddesigngroup@shaw.cawww.berarddesigngroup.com
Builders
A Legacy o Designs Ltd.Brad Dziedzic & Brandy de Bartolo-DziedzicP.O. Box 1695 Station Main, Vernon, BCV1T 8C3 T. 250-558-8889/250-558-8839F. 250-503-1093ino@legacyodesigns.comwww.legacyodesigns.com
Alternative Construction IncEdmaro Cabete#304-1495 Graham St, Kelowna, BCV1Y 3B2 T. 250-864-0761F. 250-493-7321edmaro@alternativeconstruction.cawww.alternativeconstruction.ca
Apchin Design Corp.
Denis Apchin1767 Spruceview Court, Kelowna, BCV1V 2N2 T. 250-862-2078F. 250-868-3489denis@apchin.comwww.apchin.com
Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc.Matt Johnston / Grace Pontes550 C West Avenue,Kelowna, BCV1Y4Z4 T. 250-878-4313/250-448-7801F. 250-448-7802matt@distinctsolutions.cagrace@distinctsolutions.cawww.distinctsolutions.ca
AuthenTech Homes Ltd.Scott Tyerman, RHPP.O. Box 2190 - 190 Rutland Road North,Kelowna, B.C.V1X 4K6 T. 250-491-7690F. 250-491-4290scott@authentechhomes.comwww.authentechhomes.com
Bellamy HomesLes Bellamy22013 Capri PO, Kelowna, BCV1Y 9N9 T. 250-470-2429ino@bellamyhomes.cawww.bellamyhomes.ca
Built Rite Homes (A Division o Roblyn
Developments Ltd.)Robert Anderson758 South Crest Drive, Kelowna BCV1W 4Y7 T. 250-764-0315F. 250-764-0326utlog@shaw.cawww.builtritehomes.ca
Callidus ConstructionSue Matic
4592 Hayes Road, Kelowna, BC T. 250-764-6434F. 250-764-6435sue@callidusconstruction.comcallidusconstruction.com
Cardan Enterprises Ltd.Don Dudgeon & Lisa Dudgeon#215-1980 Cooper Road, KelownaV1Y 8K5 T. 250-861-8823F. 250-861-8845ino@cardan.cawww.cardan.ca
Chaparral Industries (86) Inc.John Pushor/Jim Pushor3075 Sexsmith Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 7T1 T. 250-765-2985F. 250-765-7177 john.pushor@chaparralhomes.com
www.chaparralhomes.com
Chatham HomesDave Chatham4610 Craword Court, Kelowna, BCV1W 4N5 T. 250-764-5387 or 250-862-1075F. 250-764-5387chathamhomesltd@shaw.ca
Chriscan.com Enterprises Ltd.Len Suchocki4201 Spiers Road, Kelowna, BCV1W 4B5 T. 250-712-1324F. 250-712-0940Chriscan@shaw.cawww.chriscan.com
CorWest BuildersChris Little/ David Sargent620-1620 Dickson Avenue Kelowna, BCV1Y 9Y2 T. 250-869-4960 T.F. 866-824-9417ino@corwest.cawww.corwest.ca
Destination Homes
Don Erdely & Travis ErdelyUnit 1 1385 Stevens Road, Kelowna, BCV1Z 2S9 T. 250-707-1752F. 250-763-1573destination@shaw.cawww.homesbydestination.com
Dilworth Quality Homes Inc.Greg Asling - General ManagerManagerChris Reiter - Building Operations Manager907 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2W1 T. 250-762-9999F. 250-762-6171ino@dilworthhomes.comwww.dilworthhomes.com
Distinctive Developments Ltd. Terry Heinrich
Suite # 333 -101-1865 Dilworth Drive,Kelowna, BCV1Y 9T1 T. 250-491-1171F. 250-491-8606distinctivedevelopments@shaw.cawww.Distinctivedevelopments.com
Dutch Construction (1988) Ltd.Bill Bouwsema2377 Silver PlaceKelowna, BCV1V 1N9 T. 250-317-3636F. 250-860-0658
Edgecombe BuildersKevin Edgecombe & Don Campbell#5 - 220 Neave Road, KelownaV1V 2L9 T. 250-491-8655F. 250-491-8611
ino@edgecombebuilders.comwww.edgecombebuilders.com
Eidse BuildersJim Eidse, Gary Tebbutt & Elmer Eidse101-1865 Dilworth Drive, Box # 334 -Kelowna, BCV1Y 9T1 T. 250-862-2650F. 250-862-2609Jim@Eidse.com/ elmer@eidse.com/garytebbutt@shaw.ca
Fawdry HomesGlenn Fawdry, RHP1362 Clear Pond Court, Kelowna, BCV1V 2X6 T. 250-862-8630F. 250-862-8631glenn@awdryhomes.ca
Frame Custom Homes Ltd.Bill FramePO Box 29106 Mission RPOKelowna BCV1W 4A7 T. 250-718-8670F. 250-764-8257ramecustom@shaw.ca
Freeport Industries Todd Venier / Chris Inkster
3522-B Red Cloud Way, Westbank BCV4T 2G9 T. 250-707-3950F. 250-707-3951ino@reeportindustries.cawww.reeportindustries.ca
Greenman HomesClayton HalleyBox 1365 Fernie, BC.V0B 1M0 T. 250-423.0753F. 250-423-4628greenmanhomes@telus.netwww.greenmanhomes.ca
Hamill Creek Timber Homes Inc.Fiona DanielsPO Box 151 Meadow Creek BCV0G 1N0 T. 250-366-4320
F. 250-366-4333ona@hamillcreek.comwww.hamillcreek.com
Hansum Homes & Development Inc.John Hansum & Fran Hansum768 Kuipers Crescent,Kelowna, BCV1W 5C9 T. 250-764-2324F. 250-764-5457hansumhomes@shaw.cawww.hansumhomes.com
Harmony HomesMick Webb201-833 Finns Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 5B8 T. 250-765-5191F. 250-765-6013harmonyhomes@shaw.cawww.harmonyhomes.net
Heirloom Custom Homes LtdJason BrearsPO Box 29189 Kelowna, BC V1W 4A7 T. (250) 718-5752F. 250-765-6013 j.brears@telus.nethttp://www.heirloomcustomhomes.ca
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Ian Paine Construction Ltd.Ian Paine2032 Bennett Road, Kelowna, BCV1V 2C1 T. 250-868-2133F. 250-868-2133ianpaine@shaw.ca
Impact BuildersChad JonesBox 304101-1865 Dilworth Drive,Kelowna BCV1Y 9T1 T. 250-470-2269chad.jones@shaw.cawww.impactbuilders.com
Inspiration Homes Ltd.Rod Doroshuk P.O.Box 21037 #265-2306 Highway#6,Vernon, BCV1T 7E2 T. 250-543-3111 T.F. 888-391-0940ino@inspirationhomes.cawww.inspirationhomes.ca
Jaycor Homes Inc.Vince Montemurro314-101-1865 Dilworth Drive,Kelowna BCV1Y9T1
T. 250-768-5070F. 250-768-5070 jaycorhomes@shaw.ca
Jazel Enterprises Ltd.James Zeleznik 2730 Lower Glenrosa Road, Westbank, BCV4T 1L7 T. 250-768-5799F. 250-768-5733 jazel@shaw.cawww.Jazelhomes.com
K-Town ContractingJason Hatter1383 Dilworth Cres, Kelowna, BCV1Y 4M6 T. 250-215-4656F. 250-763-7479ktowncontracting@gmail.comwww.ktowncontracting.com
Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd.Ken Dahlen8205 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BCV1B 2L9 T. 250-545-1300F. 250-545-1380keith.construction@shaw.cakeithconstruction.ca
Kelowna Capital Contracting Ltd.Rick Therrien, Owner / Ron Vibe, Owner1860 Hayashi Road, Kelowna BCV1P 1A7 T. 250-717-7909 or 864-9919F. 250-765-7660therrienamily@shaw.cawww.kelownacc.com
Kentland Homes Ltd.Stephen WellsSuite 202, 5305 Main Street, Kelowna, BC
V1W 4V3 T. 250-764-1306F. 250-764-0996swells@kentlandhomes.comwww.kettlevalley.com
Larsen & Whelan Enterprises Ltd.Stephen Whelan & Ian LarsenBox 922, Fernie B.C.V0B 1M0 T. 250-423-8810F. 250-423-7268ino@ernibuilders.com
Level UP Homes by DesignBob & Valerie Levy2550 Tuscany Drive, Westbank, BCV4T 3B6 T. 250-768-2036F. 250-768-2037blevy@shaw.cawww.leveluphomes.ca
Mandala Custom Homes Inc.Lars ChosePO Box 234Nelson BCV1L 5P9 T. 250-352-5582F. 250-352-0582lars@mandalahomes.com
Manzanita Homes Inc.Bryan Reese9-3151,Box 156 Lakeshore Road,Kelowna,BCV1W 3S9 T. 250-870-1827F. 250-764-9578admin@manzanitahomes.netwww.manzanitahomes.net
Meadow Ridge Homes Ltd.Miles & Susan KrahnBox 25119 Mission Park P.O., Kelowna, BC
V1W 3Y7 T. 250-861-3344F. 250-861-3310miles@meadowridgehomes.comwww.meadowridgehomes.com
Neil Miller Homes Ltd.Neil Miller4467 Lakeland Road, Kelowna, BCV1W 1E1 T. 250-764-8627F. 250-764-8608neil@millerhomes.ca
Nesbitt OriginalsPaul & Jan Nesbitt#300 - 1433 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2E4 T. 250-762-3337F. 250-762-3090originals@shaw.ca
www.nesbittoriginals.com
Okanagan Dream Builders Ltd. Trent TinklerBox 2423 Stn.R Kelowna, BCV1X6A5 T. 250-808-1788F. 250-717-0391okanagandreambuilders@shaw.ca
Okanagan Sunrise Construction Ltd.Dale Ahlbaum/Nick Franz1929 Kent Road, Kelowna, BCV1Y 7S6 T. 250-763-1461F. 250-763-1462sales@okanagansunrise.comwww.OkanaganSunrise.com
Okanagan Glacier Homes Inc.Kirk Anderson2075 Sunview Drive Kelowna, BC V1Z 3X6
T. 250 717-6488F. 250 769-4796glacierhomes@shaw.cawww.glacierhomes.com
Okanagan Sustain HomesCarl St. Jean4701 Briggs Road, Vernon, BCV1B 3J4 T. 250-260-8425F. 250-545-7719oksustainhomes@shaw.cawww.oksustainhomes.ca
Okanagan Trend West Master Builder Ltd.Jamie MoranMailin g Address: P.O. Box 20069, Vernon, BCV1T 9L4 T. 250-558-0415F. 250-558-4551ino@okanagantrendwest.comwww.okanagantrendwest.com
Pars ConstructionAmir KhajaviP.O. Box # 25149, Mission Park P.O., Kelowna, BCV1W 3Y7 T. 250-764-6226 C. 250-878-0662F. 250-764-6226Pars_Construction_Homes@yahoo.cawww.ParsConstruction.com
Pentar Homes Ltd.Fred Parent200-591 Bernard Ave.,Kelowna BCV1Y 6N9 T. 250-862-9006F. 250-862-9640red@pentarhomes.comwww.pentarhomes.com
Quiniscoe Homes Ltd.Lisa BudenholzerBox 25, Panorama BC
V0A1T0 T. 250-342-0853F. 250-342-0833lisa@quiniscoe.ca
RJ M Management Ltd.Margie & Randall Rhode1208 Peak Point Drive, Kelowna, BCV1Z 4A9 T. 250-859-2332F. 250-860-5247m_rhode@shaw.ca & randy.rhode@esporta.ca
RLJ Homes Inc.Ray LaPointe563 San Cabrio Court, Kelowna, BCV1V 1S8 T. 250-862-1968F. 250-717-0003rljhomes@shaw.cawww.rljhomes.com
Rockwood Homes Construction Ltd.Gilles Ladouceur5753 Mountainside Drive, Kelowna BCV1W5H2 T. 250-450-9761F. 250-450-9762cathy@rockwoodhomes.cawww.rockwoodhomes.ca
Rykon Construction Management Ltd.Randy Siemens, Kelly Lawrie, CMAUnit 202-1561 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BCV1Y 5Y7 T. 250-712-9664F. 250-712-9654ino@rykon.cawww.rykon.ca
Schulz Construction Inc.Marlin SchulzSuite #111,105-3957 Lakeshore Road,Kelowna BCV1W1V3 T. 250-212-9541F. 250-764-9510marlin.schulz@shaw.cawww.schulzdevelopments.com
Sierra West Homes & Construction Corp.Kevin Adams3925 Desert Pines Avenue, Peachland, BCV0H 1X2 T. 250-767-1993 C. 878-2207F. 250-767-3093luxury@sierrawesthomes.comwww.sierrawesthomes.com
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Ski Home LimitedRichard UngerPO Box 1088 Invermere, BC V0A 1K01-250-342-2555F. 1-250-342-2580richard.unger@skihome.cawww.skihome.ca
Square Root Contracting & Consulting
LtdMike Twack #109, 105-3957 Lakeshore Drive Kelowna,BC V1N 1V3 T.(250) 863-6576F. (250) 450-9447miket@sq-root.com
Sunstar Ventures Ltd.Denis Bigham & Bob BuvyerPO Box 2189, Kelowna, BCV1X 4K6 T. 250-807-2270F. 250-807-2237buvyer@hotmail.com
Sunterra Custom Homes Ltd.Ranbir NahalUnit #5-7760 Okanagan Landing Road,Vernon,BC
V1T 1Z4 T. 250-503-8220F. 250-260-1844ino@sunterracustomhomes.comwww.sunterracustomhomes.com
Surecrat Construction Ltd.Jim Shales - President5120 Cousins RoadPeachland BCV0H 1X2 T. 250-878-0718F. 250-767-9102surecratconstruction@shaw.ca
Team Construction Mgmt. (1981) Ltd.Charles Cullen101-916 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2W2 T. 250-868-8326F. 250-868-8113
ino@teamconstruction.cawww.teamconstruction.ca
Timberhaven Homes Ltd.Scott Ross3282 Chasselas Crt.Westbank BCV4T 2Y6 T. 250-878-0159 T. 250-767-3427scott@timberhaven.cawww.timberhaven.ca
Trico Homes Inc.Paula SkladanUnit #201 3006 32nd Avenue Vernon, BCV1T 2L7 T. 250-545-9261 T. 250-545-9458apvernon@tricohomes.comwww.tricohomes.com
Valux Homes LtdJoe Rood679 Welke Road Kelowna, BC V1W 1A6 T. (250) 317-1332 T. (250) 763-7059 joe@valux.cawww.bridgesliving.com
Varitec Enterprises Ltd.Don Kerr, RHP673 Westside Road - North, Kelowna, BCV1Z 3S7 T. 250-769-2375 T. 250-769-2373varitec@telus.net
Webster Construction Ltd.Ken Webster205-251 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna, BCV1Y 6L2 T. 250-763-6600 T. 250-763-6614ken@thewebstergroup.comwww.thewebstergroup.com
Wilson and Company Ltd.James Wilson814 Hubbard Road, Kelowna, BCV1W 1N4 T. 250-869-7125F. 250-764-9889wilsoncustombuilders@telus.net
Woodstyle Homes LtdDonovan ImbeauPO Box 21021 Vernon, BC V1T 9T7 T. (250) 558-9765 or (250) 558-9765
F. (250) 558-4166woodstyle@telus.net
Developers
Aldebaran Enterprizes Inc.John JacobsenPO Box 21058, Vernon BCV1T9T7 T. 250-306-9355F. 250-542-8235 john@aldebaranhomes.comwww.aldebaranhomes.com
Callahan Property Group Ltd.Bob Callahan218-1626 Richter Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2M3 T. 250-717-3000F. 250-717-3400bob@callahanpg.ca
Dilworth Quality Homes Inc.Greg Asling - General ManagerManagerChris Reiter - Building Operations Manager907 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2W1 T. 250-762-9999F. 250-762-6171ino@dilworthhomes.comwww.dilworthhomes.com
Firelight Developments Ltd.Jordan Hettinga1337 Green Bay Road,Westbank BCV4T 2B6 T. 250-717-1095F. 250-717-1098 jhettinga@greenbaydevelopments.cawww.relightlodge.com
Group o Companies Green SolutionsGrant Gaucher - President / Andrew Gau-
cher - VP Developments#200-3275 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna BC.V1W 3S9 T. 250-712-2449F. 250-763-1000agaucher@ggroup.cawww.ggroup.ca
Gallaghers Canyon ConstructionAl Bremner4390 Gallaghers Drive East, Kelowna, BCV1W 3Z8 T. 250-860-9013F. 250-860-9043allan@gallagherscanyon.com
www.gallagherscanyon.com
George Schluessel Real Estate Invest-
ments Ltd.George Schluessel - PresidentBox 3-880 16th Ave. Calgary AB T2R 1J9 T. 403-410-1224F. 403-245-8166gsrei@procure.cawww.procura.com
Huntington Homes Ltd.Jamie MawSuite #208 2901 Abbott StreetKelowna,British ColumbiaV1Y 1G7 T. 250-801-4040F. 250-860-4080think@telus.net
Kirschner Mountain Joint Venture
Allen KirschnerP.O. Box 27030, Willow Park, Kelowna, BCV1X 7L7 T. 250-862-0895F. 250-765-6033ino@kirschnermountain.comwww.kirschnermountain.com
L & S Contracting Ltd. (A Div. o Lam-
bert & Paul Construction Ltd.)Lambert Schmalz#300 - 2000 Spall Road, Kelowna, BCV1Y 9P6 T. 250-860-2331F. 250-860-2066l-stom@silk.net
Melcor Developments Ltd. Tobi McNeil#207-1664 Richter Street. Kelowna BCV1Y 8N3
T. 250-717-8390F. 250-717-8391tmcneil@melcor.cawww.melcor.ca
Molenbeek Ventures Development
CorporationWim Zuydervelt337 Phoebe Court, Kelowna, B.C.V1W 3Y9 T. 250-764-0338F. 250-764-2267wz@shaw.cawww.creeksidepark.caCommunity
Ocorp Development Ltd.9-3151 Lakeshore Road - B-493V1W 3S9 T. 250-764-1750F. 250-764-1751ino@ocorpltd.comwww.tuscany_cherrywood.com
Okanagan Land Development Corp.Don Erdely2656 Clishore Dr. Wineld BCV4V 2N1 T. 250-766-9373F. 250-766-9375d.erdely@telus.netwww.lakecountryliving.ca
Pekman DevelopmentsBrent Neumann9624 13A Street, Dawson Creek, BCV1G 3X3 T. 250-782-5811F. 250-782-6810brentn@shaw.ca
Predator Ridge Limited Partnership-
Land DivisionBrent Ree100 Mashie Crescent Vernon BCV1V 1H8 T. 250-503-1739F. 250-503-1759realestate@predatorridge.comwww.predatorridge.com
Starland Development CompanyKathleen Mackenzie/ Dave Coombs#101 - 1658 Commerce Ave. Kelowna BCV1X 8A9 T. 250-717-8228F. 250-717-8227ino@prospectkelowna.comwww.prospectkelowna.com
Rohit Communities Kelowna Ltd.Rocky Sethi
970 Stockley Street, Kelowna BCV1P 1R6 T. 250-765-6533F. 250-807-0202rocky.sethi@rohitgroup.com
Scuka Enterprises Ltd.Dan Scuka881 Highway 33 East, Kelowna, BCV1X 6V1 T. 250-765-0136F. 250-765-7826scukaent@scuka.bc.cawww.scuka.bc.ca
Sierra West Homes & Construction Corp.Kevin Adams3925 Desert Pines Avenue, Peachland, BCV0H 1X2 T. 250-767-1993 Cell: 878-2207F. 250-767-3093
luxury@sierrawesthomes.comwww.sierrawesthomes.com
The Mission GroupJonathan Friesen, Randy Shier, GeraldHeinrichs, George Summach620-1632 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BCV1Y 7T2 T. 250-448-8810F. 250-762-4236comments@themissiongroup.cawww.themissiongroup.ca
TLH Log Homes Ltd.Carl LaurenPO Box 336,Kimberly,BCV1A2Y9 T. 250-427-0315F. 250-427-0571carl@tyeeloghomes.comwww.tyeeloghomes.com
Wesbild Holdings Ltd.A. (Tony) Zappone3721 Razorback Court, Vernon, BCV1T 9W4 T. 250-545-3999 C. 250-306-2990F. 250-545-3998tzappone@wesbild.comwww.turtlemountainvernon.com
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Woodland Hills On The RidgeGeby Wager#135 - 9 - 3151 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BCV1W 2S9 T. 250-764-0626F. 250-764-0689ino@woodlandhillskelowna.com
www.woodlandhillskelowna.com
Woodstock Development Inc.Dennis Kort & Jennier Kort2903 Lakeview Cove Road, Kelowna, BCV1Z 4A1 T. 250-769-7775F. 250-769-7720dennisatwoodstockhomes@shaw.cawww.discovereaglesview.com
Financial Services
Gary EisenhutDiane Bold, Christine Sposato201-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2B3 T. 250-868-4188F. 250-861-9021christine.sposato@rbc.comwww.rbc.com
TD Canada TrustShawna McCrea100 - 1633 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2A8 T. 250-763-4241F. 250-712-5470mccres2@tdbank.cawww.tdcanadatrust.com
Proessional Service
Canada 1 Property Pages TMKaren Thompson#3-1482 Springeld Road, Kelowna,BCV1Y 5V3 T. 250-448-8877F. 250-448-8824karen@c1pp.comwww.c1pp.com
Okanagan CollegeRandy Werger
1000 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BCV1Y 4X8 T. 250-862-5494F. 250-862-5469rwerger@okanagan.bc.cawww.okanagan.bc.ca
Pushor Mitchell LLPBrad Cronquist301-1665 Ellis Street,Kelowna BCV1Y 2B3 T. 250-869-1150cronquist@pushormitchell.comwww.pushormitchell.com
ROV ConsultingRichard Visscher, P.Eng.726 Denali Drive, Kelowna BCV1V 2P5 T. 250-860-0412F. 250-860-0443richard@rovconsulting.ca
www.rovconsulting.ca
Sage ManagementSteven GutschePO Box 703 Radium Hot Springs BC,V0A 1M0 T. 250-341-1965F. 250-347-6429guts64@telus.net
Stratum Management BC Ltd.SteveGutschePO Box 1077,Invermere, BCV0A 1K0 T. 250-341-1965F. 250-347-6429steve@stratumdevelopments.comwww.stratumdevelopments.com
Sun Valley Window Cleaners Ent.Martin McDermottPO Box 21007 Kelowna BC.V1Y 9N8 T. 250-868-7341sunvalleywindows@shaw.cawww.sunvalleywindowcleaner.com
SW Audio and VisualCal McCarthy1250 Ellis Street,Kelowna BCV1Y1Z4
T. 250-868-3333F. 250-868-3331bsmith@sw-online.comwww.sw-online.com
Thomas Scott SigncratSteve Ross#3-817 Finns Road, Kelowna BCV1X 5B8 T. 250-491-8600F. 250-491-8601steve@signcrat.cawww.signcrat.ca
Winmar KelownaStewart Walker1015 Crowley Ave., Kelowna BCV1Y9R6 T. 250-862-3500F. 250-860-5247stewartwalker@winmar.cawww.winmar.ca
Government Oces
BC HousingPeter Chau290 Nanaimo Ave., West, Penticton, BCV2A 1N5 T. 250-487-2521F. 250-492-1080pchau@bchousing.orgwww.bchousing.org
City o KelownaMo Bayat - Building Inspections Manager1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 1J4 T. 250-469-8630F. 250-862-3314mbayat@kelowna.cawww.kelowna.ca
Homeowner Protection Oce
Bob MalingBox 11132 - 2207 1055 W. Georgia Street, Vancouver, BCV6E 3P3 T. 250-646-7067 or 1-800-407-7757F. 250-646-7051bmaling@hpo.bc.cawww.hpo.bc.ca
Canada Mortgage Housing CorporationPaul Fabri103-1708 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BCV1Y 9S4 T. 250-712-4334F. 250-712-4322pabri@cmhc.ca
www.cmhc.caHome Design/ Décor Specialists
Bellamy HomesLes Bellamy22013 Capri PO, Kelowna, BCV1Y 9N9 T. 250-470-2429ino@bellamyhomes.cawww.bellamyhomes.ca
Callidus ConstructionSue Matic4592 Hayes Road, Kelowna, BC T. 250-764-6434F. 250-764-6435sue@callidusconstruction.comcallidusconstruction.com
Clay InteriorsLen Trump3218 Webber Road,Kelowna BCV4T1E9 T. 250-859-3242ltrump@telus.netwww.clayinteriors.com
Dannburg InteriorsNorma Schmidt & Gary Munt340 Spedding Court, Kelowna, BCV1Y 7K9 T. 250-862-5277F. 250-762-6287norma@dannburginteriors.comwww.dannburginteriors.com
Hampton Landscaping/Concrete/Pools Tim Valeriote#201 - 9 - 3151 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna, BCV1W 2S9 T. 250-860-3196F. 250-860-3335tim@hamptonliving.cawww.hamptonliving.ca
Harmony HomesMick Webb201-833 Finns Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 5B8 T. 250-765-5191F. 250-765-6013harmonyhomes@shaw.cawww.harmonyhomes.net
Michelle Smith Design Inc.Michelle Smith1780 Springeld Road, Kelowna, BCV1Y 5V6 T. 250-762-8440 T. 250-762-8229michelle@michellesmithdesign.commichellesmithdesign.com
Mullins Drating and Design, Inc.Lee Mullins & Lani Ho 1964 Dayton Street, Kelowna, BC
V1Y 7W6 T. 250-717-3415F. 250-717-3421mullinsdrating@shaw.cawww.mullinshomedesigns.ca
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Nesbitt OriginalsPaul & Jan Nesbitt#300 - 1433 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2E4 T. 250-762-3337F. 250-762-3090originals@shaw.ca
www.nesbittoriginals.com
Swim Pond Landscape Design Inc.Markus Winkler965 Bartholomew Ct.Kelowna BCV1W 4N2 T. 250-764-9102F. 250-764-9106ino@swimpond.comwww.swimpond.com
Insurance / Accounting
Capri Insurance Services Ltd.Robert Fiume100-1500 Hardy Place, Kelowna, BCV1Y 8H2 T. 250-860-2426F. 250-860-1213rume@capri.cawww.capri.ca
Grant Thornton Chartered AccountantsChris Warburton, CA200-1633 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2A8 T. 250-712-6800F. 250-712-6850cwarburton@grantthornton.cawww.GrantThornton.ca
The Co-operators, Solve Insurance
Sevices Inc.Dennis MacLeod120-1640 Leckie Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 7C6 T. 250-861-3777F. 250-861-3715dennis_macleod@cooperators.cacooperator.ca
Wilson M. Beck Insurance (Kelowna) Inc.Brett Innis
105-1950 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BCV1Y 8J8 T. 250-763-3840F. 250-762-9633binnis@wmbeck.comwww.wmbeck.com
Media / Marketing
Homes and Land Thompson OkanaganSuzan HardyUnit 483 #9-3151,Lakeshore Road,Kelowna BCV1W3S9 T. 250-860-6225F. 250-860-6235
admin@homesandlandbc.comwww.homesandland.com
Maclean Group MarketingSara LangeUnit #302 1353 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 1Z9 T. 250-762-8777F. 250-762-7999ino@macleangroup.commacleangroup.com
Madhouse Creative Inc. Tammy Moore#207-1353 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 1Z9 T. 250-860-8651F. 250-860-0780tammy@madhousecreative.comwww.madhousecreative.com
Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group,
The (The Daily Courier) Terry Armstrong550 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BCV1Y 7V1 T. 250-470-0721F. 250-762-0258terry.armstrong@ok.bc.cawww.kelownadailycourier.ca
Think Marketing Inc.Dave CartwrightSuite 140-1060 Manhattan Drive, Kelowna,BCV1Y 9X9 T. 250-979-1570 ext 231F. 250-979-1571dave@thinkpad.comwww.thinkmarketing.net
Renovators
Chriscan.com Enterprises Ltd.
Len Suchocki4201 Spiers Road, Kelowna, BCV1W 4B5 T. 250-712-1324F. 250-712-0940Chriscan@shaw.cawww.chriscan.com
Distinctive Developments Ltd. Terry HeinrichSuite # 333 -101-1865 Dilworth Drive,Kelowna, BCV1Y 9T1 T. 250-491-1171F. 250-491-8606
distinctivedevelopments@shaw.cawww.Distinctivedevelopments.com
Dutch Construction (1988) Ltd.Bill Bouwsema2377 Silver PlaceKelowna, BCV1V 1N9 T. 250-317-3636F. 250-860-0658
Fawdry HomesGlenn Fawdry, RHP1362 Clear Pond Court, Kelowna, BCV1V 2X6 T. 250-862-8630F. 250-862-8631glenn@awdryhomes.ca
Gord Turner Renovations Ltd.Gord Turner#1-3304 Appaloosa Road, Kelowna BC
V1V 2W5 T. 250-469-9379F. 250-765-1106shelley@gtrenovations.comwww.gtrenovations.com
Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd.Ken Dahlen8205 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BCV1B 2L9 T. 250-545-1300F. 250-545-1380keith.construction@shaw.cawww.keithconstruction.ca
Wilson and Company Ltd.James Wilson814 Hubbard Road, Kelowna, BCV1W 1N4 T. 250-869-7125F. 250-764-9889wilsoncustombuilders@telus.net
Suppliers
AcuTruss Industries Ltd.Barry Schick & Rob Voros2003 43rd Street, Vernon, BCV1T 6K7 T. 250-545-3215F. 250-542-6370rvoros@acutruss.comwww.acutruss.com
All Weather WindowsJason Sutton#121 - 190 Mills Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 4G7 T. 250-860-5666F. 250-860-5166 jsutton@allweatherwindows.comwww.allweatherwindows.com
Broadlea Logistics
Mark Curran1165 Gordon Drive Kelowna, BC.V1Y 3E5 T. 250-801-6946F. 250-860-4450mark.curran@broadleafogistics.comwww.broadleafogistics.com
Burnco Rock Products (BC) Ltd.Dave Tesarski & Dean Biglow2659 Auburn Road, Kelowna, B.C.V1Z 3H7 T. 250-769-7865F. 250-769-5223dean.biglow@burnco.com
www.burnco.com
Coast Wholesale Appliances LPRob Siddon101-2600 Acland Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 7J3 T. 250-765-2421F. 250-765-3007rsiddon@coastappliances.comwww.coastappliances.com
Cultured StoneKim Kotowsky27524-51A Avenue,Langley,BCV4W 4A9 T. 250-864-8110F. 250-763-0925k.kotowsky@canadianstone.comwww.culturedstone.com
Designing with Light SupplyMike Bentien / Rob Bentien
45 - 4075 McClain Road Kelowna, BC V1X4R4 T. (250) 862-3671F. (250) 862-3671designingwithlight@shaw.cawww.designingwithlight.ca
Enviro Choice Sewage Treatment Solu-
tionsShane Warawa160 Dougall Road South, Kelowna, BCV1X 3J4 T. 250-765-8265 - 1-866-765-8265F. 250-491-9652shane@envirochoice.cawww.enviro-choice.net
Euroline Windows Inc.Jim Stephenson1752 Springeld Road, Kelowna, BCV1Y 5V6
T. 250-448-8484F. 250-448-8485euroline@telus.netwww.euroline-windows.com
Falcon Deck and Rail Ltd. TJ Papp747 Fitzpatrick Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 5E2 T. 250-863-9617F. 250-765-2414tjpapp@alconrail.comwww.alconrail.ca
Gienow Windows & DoorsDave Richert1872 Spall Road, Kelowna, BC,V1Y 4R1 T. 250-868-9006 or 1-800-367-9520F. 250-868-9020drichert@gienow.com / kgrobowsky@gienow.com
www.gienow.com
Home Hardware Building CentreGary Welder1650 Springeld Road, Kelowna, BCV1Y 5V4 T. 250-868-9040F. 250-868-8962contractsales@kelownahhbc.com
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Iko IndustriesLtd.Vincent Carrier-Sales Representative1600-42nd Ave. S.E., Calgary AB, T2G 5B5 T. 250-212-7742 TF. 888-266-1769vince.carrier@iko.com
www.iko.com
Imagine CountertopsRon Heck/Frank Flynn675 Willow Park Road, Kelowna BCV1X 5H9 T. 250-765-1677F. 250-765-1877brigitte.k@imaginecountertops.cawww.imaginecountertops.ca
K2Stone (Kelowna) Inc.Darren Kroeker1-1610 Innovation Drive, Kelowna,BCV1V 2Y5 TF. 866-323-3035darren@k2stone.cawww.k2stone.ca
Kaycan Ltd.Sally Ginter, Branch Manager450 lougheed Road, Kelowna BC
V1X 7R8 T. 250-575-2752F. 250-765-9130sally16@kaycan.comwww.kaycan.com
Kelowna Carpet One Floor and HomeVince Healy1788 Baron Road, Kelowna BCV1X 7G9 T. 250-762-5312F. 250-762-5314vhealy@kelownacarpetone.comwww.kelownacarpetone.com
Kelowna Ready MixHarvey Beselt1131 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 1Z5 T. 250-762-2211F. 250-862-8227krm@uniserve.com
kit.bizCatherine ONeill#102-1561 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BCV1Y 5Y7 T. 250-712-1004F. 250-712-1074coneill@kitbiz.cawww.kitbiz.ca
Kitchenhaus Cabinets Ltd.Brooke Nicholas/Jason Coroy106 140 Commercial Dr Kelowna BCV1X 7X6 T. 250-491-5665F. 250-491-5654brooken@kitchenhauscabinets.com
www.kitchenhauscabinets.com
Mara LumberLou Gauthier470 Hwy 33 West, Kelowna BCV1X 1Y3 T. 250-765-2963F. 250-765-2582lou@maralumber.cawww.maralumber.ca
Norelco CabinetsPeter Raja - Owner/General Manager205 Adams Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 7R1 T. 250-765-2121F. 250-765-1540sales@norelcocabinets.cawww.norelcocabinets.ca
OK Builders SupplyLtd.Pat Kunz
925 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 1Y9 T. 250-762-3206F. 250-762-3877okbuilders@shawcable.com
Okanagan Hardwood Flooring Co. Ltd.Steve Everitt464 Adams Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 7S1 T. 250-765-2610F. 250-765-8002ino@okanaganhardwoodfoors.comwww.okanaganhardwoodfoors.com
Phantom ScreensLevon Symonds107-1889 Springeld Road,Kelowna BCV1Y5V5 T. 250-762-7592F. 250-762-7591bc_sales@phantomscreens.comwww.phantomscreens.com
Plasti FabRob Kaczur600 Chester Road, Delta, BCV3M 5Y3 T. 604-526-2771F. 604-540-0608rkaczur@plastiab.complastiab.com
Pure Granite RocksClark Omand4605B 23rd Street, Vernon BCV1T 4K7 T. 250-558-3773F. 250-558-3722clark@puregraniterocks.com
www.puregranitrocks.com
Rise and Run Manuacturing Inc.Brian Wall22-364 Lougheed Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 7R8 T. 250-765-1601F. 250-765-1665kmacdonald@riseandrun.com/bwall@troikadevelopments.com
Robinson Lighting CentreMike Bentien#4-1495 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, BC,V1Y 9N5 T. 250-860-9626F. 250-860-0839mbentien@robinsonlighting.com
Rona Home & GardenBill Roper & Chris Robertson1711 Springeld Road, Kelowna, BC
V1Y 5V5 T. 250-979-3089F. 250-979-2757bill.roper@rona.cawww.rona.ca
Steel-Crat Door Products Ltd.Henry Howe#200-144 Cambro Road, Kelowna BCV1X 7T3 T. 250-765-4765F. 250-765-3747h.howe@steel-crat.cawww.steel-crat.ca
Sundeck CentreBryan Hughes & Justin Reynolds9570 Bottom Wood Lake Road,LakeCountry BCV4V 1S7 T. 250-766-7320F. 250-766-7322bhughes@sundeckcentre.comwww.sundeckcentre.com
The Brick (Commercial Sales Division) Tom St. George, R. J. Gould100-948 McCurdy Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 2P7 T. 250-765-2291F. 250-765-3412rgould@thebrick.comwww.thebrick.com
The CAT Rental StorePatrick Driscoll & Scott Stannard1822 Spall Road, Kelowna, B.CV1Y 4R7 T. 250-860-3510F. 250-860-2928pdriscoll@catrents.ca
www.catrents.ca
The Ensuite Bath and Kitchen Show-
room (Div. o EMCO Corp.)Laura Taylor, Showroom Manager.1950 Windsor Road, Unit 1, Kelowna, BCV1Y 4R5 T. 250-448-8224F. 250-448-8227lataylor@emcoltd.com]www.theensuite.com
Trail Appliances Trevor Love & Jo-Ann Frohlick 2637 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BCV1X 7Y6 T. 250-862-3838F. 250-862-3433kelonasales@trailappliances.comwww.trailappliances.com
Westeck Windows MFG. Inc.
Larry Peacy8104 Evans Parkway, Chilliwack BCV2R5R8 T.604-792-6714F. 604-792-6714sales@westeckwindows.comwww.westeckwindows.com
Westwood Fine Cabinetry Inc.Kelly Kennedy - Business DevelopmentManager2140 Leckie Place Kelowna BCV1Y 7W7 T. 250-860-3900F. 250-860-3580kellyk@westwoodnecabinetry.comwww.westwoodnecabinetrry.com
Wolseley Kitchen & Bath ClassicsHayley Mepham & Norm Schwab2288 Hunter Road, Kelowna, B.C.
V1X 7H5 T. 250-860-4366F. 250-860-5227hayley.mepham@wolseleyinc.cawww.wolseleyinc.ca
Trade Contractors
Alternative Construction IncEdmaro Cabete#304-1495 Graham St, Kelowna, BCV1Y 3B2 T. 250-864-0761F. 250-493-7321edmaro@alternativeconstruction.cawww.alternativeconstruction.ca
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Bath FitterIan Gorst1-1979 Bredin Road, Kelowna, BCV1Y 8T2 T. 250-860-8678F. 250-860-2737ian@bathtterbc.com
www.bathtter.comBeyond Audio Inc.Mike Ohman784 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BCV1Y 6P5 T. 250-860-9929F. 250-860-7078ino@beyondaudio.comwww.beyondaudio.com
CDN Roo Doctor Ltd.Howard Peerle / Ken Langton#3-715 Evans Court, Kelowna BCV1X 6G4 T. 250-765-3013F. 250-765-3019ino@roodoctor.cawww.roodoctor.ca
CertaPro PaintersJason McMurray
969 Borden Avenue, Kelowna, BCV1Y6A5 T. 250-868-5126F. 250-868-5127 jmcmurray@certapro.comwww.certapro.com
Clay InteriorsLen Trump3218 Webber Road,Kelowna BCV4T1E9 T. 250-859-3242ltrump@telus.netwww.clayinteriors.com
Conroy Exteriors Ltd.Richard Tremblay215 Adams Road,Kelowna BCV1X 7R1 T. 250-765-9324F. 250-765-9753ino@conroyexteriors.com
www.conroyexteriors.com
Crystal Classic Exteriors Inc.Dan Pozniko 3902 Jean Road,Kelowna BCV1W4C9
Empire Drywall Ltd.Sharon Lareniere#1,1595 Innovation Drive,Kelowna BCV1V 2Y8 T. 250--451-0900F. 250-451-0901simon@empiredrywall.ca
www.empiredrywall.caGeoTility Geothermal Installations
Corp.Barry Milner#200 1649 Cary Road,Kelowna BCV1X 2C1 T. 250-762-5776F. 250-762-0206bmilner@geotility.cawww.geotility.ca
Glass Canada Inc.Debra DotschkatF1-1810 Kyle Court,West Kelowna BCV1Z3Z4 T. 250-454-9923F. 250-454-9927glasscanada@shawbiz.ca
Hi-Test Exteriors Ltd.Jason Gagnon-owner
P.O. Box 21178 Orchard Park, Kelowna BCV1V9N8 T. 250-808-8859F. 778-436-8491 j_gagnon73@hotmail.com
K-Town ContractingJason Hatter1383 Dilworth Cres, Kelowna, BCV1Y 4M6 T. 250-215-4656F. 250-763-7479ktowncontracting@gmail.comwww.ktowncontracting.com
Kilo-Womp Electric Ltd.Keith Wemp#2-1905 Evergreen Court, Kelowna, BCV1Y 9L4 T. 250-861-3939F. 250-861-4793keithwemp@shawlink.ca
Leask & Company (478156 BC Ltd.)Kevin Gowing#8-1385 Stevens RoadKelowna BCV1Z 2S9
Sundeck CentreBryan Hughes & Justin Reynolds9570 Bottom Wood Lake Road,LakeCountryV4V1S7 T. 250-766-7320F. 250-766-7322
bhughes@sundeckcentre.comwww.sundeckcentre.com
Utility Companies
FortisBC Inc.Kim Jones#100 - 1975 Springeld Road, KelownaBC.V1Y 7V7 T. 250-717-0808 TF. 866-530-2966kim.jones@ortisbc.comwww.ortisbc.com
Shaw Cablesystems GPMarc Reinhart2350 Hunter Road, Kelowna, BCV1X 7H6 T. 250-712-2345F. 250-712-2310marc.reinhart@sjrb.ca
www.shaw.caTerasen GasBrent Hunt1975 Springeld Road, Kelowna, BCV1Y 7V7 T. 250-868-4522F. 250-868-4545brent.hunt@terasengas.comwww.terasengas.com
Warranty Companies
Lombard Canada Ltd.Sandy EwenSuite 505 - Two Bentall Centre, 555 Bur-rard Street, Vancouver, BCV7 X 1M8 T. 604-622-4200F. 604-622-4213warranty@lombard.cawww.lombard.ca
National Home Warranty ProgramsGord Houston400-543 Granville Street, Vancouver BCV1C 1X8(888) 243-8807(604) 408-1001
Apchin Design CorpDenis Apchin1767 Spruceview Court Kelowna, BCV1V 2N Tel: (250) 862-2078Fax: (250) 868-3489Denis@Apchin.com
http://www.apchin.comArchitecturally Distinct Solutions Inc.550 C West Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y4Z4 Tel: (250) 878-4313/250-448-7801Fax: (250) 448-7802matt@distinctsolutions.ca /grace@distinctsolutions.cahttp://www.distinctsolutions.ca
Bellamy HomesLes Bellamy22013 Capri PO, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9N9 Tel: (250) 470-2429ino@bellamyhomes.cawww.bellamyhomes.ca
Nesbitt OriginalsPaul & Jan Nesbitt#300 - 1433 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BCV1Y 2E4 Tel: (250) 762-3337
Fax: (250) 762-3090originals@shaw.cawww.nesbittoriginals.com
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