Kelowna Ridge Residence
Kelowna, BC | Completed 2024
After the 2023 wildfires came way too close for comfort, this family wasn't messing around anymore. We rebuilt their home with Class A roofing, tempered glass throughout, and a defensible space that actually makes sense. The kicker? We kept their mountain views while adding steel-reinforced eaves and fire-resistant siding that doesn't look like a bunker.
Before
- Wood shake roof
- Vinyl siding
- Open attic vents
- Pine landscaping
After
- Metal composite roof
- Fiber cement panels
- Ember-resistant mesh
- Native stone gardens
Burnaby Tech Campus Phase II
Burnaby, BC | Completed 2023
When you're building a five-story tech hub that'll house 800+ people daily, fire safety isn't optional - it's everything. We integrated advanced suppression systems that talk to each other, multiple egress routes that don't feel like you're escaping a prison, and compartmentalization that actually works. The building passed inspections on first try, which honestly shocked everyone including the fire marshal.
Key Safety Features:
Triple Redundancy Systems
Independent fire detection zones with backup power
Smart Egress Design
4-minute full evacuation capacity tested
Whistler Village Resilience Plan
Whistler, BC | Ongoing 2025
Turns out planning fire safety for an entire mountain village is... complicated. We're working with the municipality to create defensible corridors, upgrade infrastructure, and retrofit older structures without destroying what makes Whistler special. It's a 10-year plan that's already showing results - we've cleared 40% more defensible space while actually improving tourism appeal.
Project Scope:
- 250+ building assessments
- Community evacuation routes
- Water system upgrades
- Fire break landscaping
West Vancouver Eco-Home
West Vancouver, BC | Completed 2024
People always ask if you can have both sustainability and fire resistance - this project's our answer. LEED Platinum certified with zero-combustible exterior materials, solar integration that doesn't create fire hazards, and a rainwater system that doubles as emergency fire suppression. The homeowners joke that it's the safest greenhouse in BC.
85%
Energy ReductionClass A
Fire Rating100%
Recyclable MaterialsHistoric Gastown Building Retrofit
Vancouver, BC | Completed 2023
Retrofitting a 1910 heritage building for modern fire codes while keeping heritage status? That's the kind of challenge we live for. We threaded new suppression systems through century-old brick, upgraded exits without touching the original facade, and convinced the heritage committee that safety and preservation aren't enemies. Three years of paperwork but worth every signature.
Comparison Analysis:
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Rating | Non-compliant | 1-hour |
| Egress Time | 8+ minutes | 3.5 minutes |
| Detection Zones | 2 | 18 |
| Sprinkler Coverage | 0% | 100% |
Before Retrofit
After Retrofit
Surrey Distribution Center
Surrey, BC | Completed 2024
A 200,000 sq ft warehouse storing everything from paper products to electronics - basically a fire's dream buffet. We designed compartmentalized zones with independent suppression, early-warning smoke detection that actually works in high-ceiling spaces, and vehicle access routes that don't bottleneck during emergencies. The insurance company loved it so much they cut premiums by 40%.
200k+
Square Feet Protected
40%
Insurance Reduction
Penticton Wildfire Zone Development
Penticton, BC | Completed 2023
Building 47 homes in a high-risk wildfire zone sounds crazy until you see how it's done right. Every home meets FireSmart standards, shared green spaces act as fire breaks, and the whole community has two independent evacuation routes. We didn't just build houses - we built peace of mind for families who refuse to leave the Okanagan.
Development Stats:
- 47 FireSmart homes
- 30m defensible zones
- Community water reserves
- Dual evacuation routes