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Baptised the “Paradigm” home, this custom built BONE Structure home is setting a new benchmark for green construction in Vancouver. Scoring a rating of 95 on the EnerGuide scale, Paradigm will serve as an industry leader for a future in which homes are built to last.

All BONE Structure homes are designed and assembled using a patented steel construction technology inspired by the aerospace industry. Energy efficient, the BONE Structure homes have a soya based polyurethane thermal envelope, which gives them optimal insulation. They could save you up to 90% of your energy costs for heating and cooling. No mold, no moisture and no premature deterioration of materials, the homes are beautiful, solid and contemporary, offering open-concept living spaces without load bearing walls and large windows that let in natural light. Building on BONE Structure’s incomparable thermal envelope, all homes are Zero Net Energy Ready.

FOR SALE on BONE Living by Blu Realty’s Shawn Lee and TV Star, Todd Talbot (star of the hit TV series Love It Or List It Vancouver), Paradigm is a five-bedroom masterpiece spread over three levels, offering the ultimate in contemporary family living. The main unit is comprised of three large bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, as well as four bathrooms. The open concept living and dining area features huge sliding glass doors with close to 20 ft. of glazing that open to a huge terrace for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Paradigm has spectacular views of the Vancouver Harbour, the iconic Iron Worker’s Memorial, and of the distant Mt. Baker.

The garden level unit features two ample bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and can be used as a mortgage helper, as quarters for a multigenerational family, or incorporated back into the main unit for a total of more than 4,000 sq ft. The living area opens up to a large ground-level patio, which bridges the indoor and outdoor living areas.

Located in North Vancouver, Paradigm is within close proximity to Downtown Vancouver, the North Shore Mountains and the Sea to Sky, for trips to Squamish, Whistler, and beyond.

Yet, the most striking features of this home are its incredible energy efficiency and mechanical systems. Building on BONE Structure’s incomparable thermal envelope, the home features a 10kw solar array on the roof to provide most of the home’s energy needs, a rainwater system for irrigation and flushing, as well as air and water radiant heat pumps. The detached two-car garage has a green roof that limits the storm water runoffs and energy consumption. An electric vehicle charging station is also included, making this home incredibly efficient without compromising luxury or lifestyle.

Year 2017

Work started in 2016

Work finished in 2017

Main structure Steel

Contractor TERRAMechomes

Cost 3,749,000

Status Completed works

Type Single-family residence / Lofts/Penthouses