About Us

Innovate Design is a company that specializes in design packages for custom single-family homes and renovations to take you all the way to permit stage. Other architectural services that we offer include rezoning, development permits, board of variance applications, townhouse design, small building design, tenant improvement planning, site planning and interior design. We also regularly create 3D Renderings and Camera shots for our projects.

The initial meeting to view the site will help us to determine together what the scope of the project will be. From that point, we will typically schedule another meeting at our office to discuss in more detail other design considerations, such as general layout, non-negotiables, and style/finishes. If it’s a renovation, there will typically be a site measure where we send out a technician to measure your home. Once we develop the first draft concept, we can sit down together to massage the design, so you get exactly what you want.

We charge a $150 for an initial on-site consultation in town, however we do not charge for an initial consultation at our office. Some items that help during the initial site consultation would be: a survey or site plan, house blueprints, a realtor’s floor plan and/or idea books from Houzz or Pinterest.

Yes, following both BC Building Code and BC Energy Step Code we have an expertise in designing energy efficient homes. We obviously will meet the minimum BC standards, but like to talk with clients about exceeding these standards to make a much more efficient home. In addition to heating and cooling energy benefits, there may be other items that create more home comfort.

Yes! Past projects include locations such as the Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, the Interior and other parts of BC and Canada, including California and Asia! We are well versed in building code and do many projects all over Vancouver Island, the Gulf islands and the interior of BC. Many of our clients work outside of Canada while building here, so connecting services such as Skype have been great ways of communicating face to face. We also have screen sharing programs for presenting plans to clients who are out of town.

In these unfortunate circumstances, we are able to help. We have experience with helping clients negotiate with insurance companies after a disaster like a fire. We have drawn new designs as well as re-drawn existing plans, including any necessary engineering for the municipality.

The design process consists of:

1. The initial consultation
2. Kick-off meeting
3. Research & Concept Plan
4. Making changes to Concept Plan
5. Client sign-off
6. Working drawings & Permit Set

You don’t have to be involved as we will take care of all the services for you.

Since 2016, Innovate Design specializes in construction, design, working with municipalities, creating subdivision & rezoning plans, and more.

Our design collective has worked with multiple construction teams; If you don’t have a building team, we are often able to recommend a reputable builder, including projects in your area.

Innovate Design Collective works with a variety of local builders on many different projects on the Islands & on the Mainland.

Innovate Design is committed to honesty and integrity to our clients. Our transparency and communication sets us apart from other firms.  We love problem-solving and custom contemporary design, especially using energy-efficient design tactics and biophilic elements for peaceful and holistic living.

We have had great relationships with many of the planning departments in our local municipalities, and our aim is for you have the best house for you.

Your best home may include Firesmart targets, increased energy efficiency and biophilic design elements to complete the home in a positive, long-reaching way. A way that continues to give you peace and comfort and privacy as you live and engage with the world around you.

Give us a call and we can describe some of these and other benefits to you.