As a Licensed Residential Building company we meet and exceed all provincial regulations and can provide:
New Home Warranty as required by BC Housing.
Worksafe BC coverage for all crew and subcontractors onsite.
Contractors General Liability (CGL) Insurance
Our services are not limited to building new homes but extend to all aspects of land stewardship and development.
Areas of expertise :
Permaculture design
Passive House design
passive solar design
Net Zero Ready homes (BC Step Code 5)
Deep Energy Retrofit
Advanced envelope design
Onsite renewable power generation
Energy efficient mechanical and ventilation design
Lifecycle Cost analysis
Natural building methods :
Timber frame using local second growth Douglas fir
Hemp lime block construction.
Double Stud Wall framing
Dense Pack Cellulose
Natural plasters - lime and clay
We can take a project from its earliest conception through to finish and commissioning and can provide extensive follow up over time as required.
GAIA TREE CONSTRUCTION
design and construction of eco-conscious buildings that reflect the beauty of our suroundings
Over 20 years of experience serving the Cortes Community
We have established deep connections with local tradespeople including a strong crew of local carpenters and subcontractors. Mark served as secretary on the Cortes Community Forest Cooperative for 10 years and has an intimate understanding of local wood resources and the benefits of using them, wildfire mitigation strategies, enhanced silviculture practices, and implementation of Syntropic Agroforestry methods, all to facilitate a depth of relationship with the land and the experiencing of thriving within it.
Additional capacities :
Property management
Interior design
Cabinetry
Finishing carpentry
Flooring
Tiling
Drywall, paint and stain
Plumbing/electrical/data design
Gardening and greenhouses
Mini excavator services
Hardscape
Stone work
...and all the skills required to build your dream home.
For a deeper dive into our design philosophy click on the image below to read or download a copy of our recent publication featuring
The Alignment House
(this book is open source, if you appreciate it donations would be gratefully accepted.)