--- title: "Lanefab Design/Build — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/lanefab-design-build-pfvwus-pf~721666994 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721666994.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lanefab Design/Build" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9ae3e38d002c3950_4235-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "362 E.10th Ave., Vancouver, British Columbia V5T1Z7, Canada" latitude: 49.2608 longitude: -123.0989 phone: "(604) 728-0606" website: http://www.lanefab.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 430 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Lanefab Design/Build Original Houzz profile: [Lanefab Design/Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/lanefab-design-build-pfvwus-pf~721666994) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Vancouver, BC - **Serves:** Arbutus Ridge, Barnet, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coal Harbour, Deep Cove, Delta, Fishermans Cove, Hastings-Sunrise, Hollyburn, Killarney, Kitsilano, Ladner, Lynn Creek, New Westminster, North Burnaby, North Vancouver, Renfrew-Collingwood, Richmond, Steveston, Sunset, Vancouver, West Point Grey, West Vancouver, Whytecliff, Yaletown - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2023), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Eco-friendly Lanefab is an award winning design+build team crafting new custom homes and major renovations. Design quality and energy efficiency are at the centre of our practice. Our team is a "one stop shop" that can work with you through concept design, permitting, interior design and full turn-key construction services. In 2010 Lanefab completed the city of Vancouver's first 'laneway house' permitted under the city's new Eco-Density policy, and in 2012 completed the first net-zero solar powered lane house. In recent years we've built a wide range of certified Passivhaus and Net Zero homes. Our work has been featured in Dwell and the New York Times. We're currently working on a wide range of projects, from multiplexes to single family homes and lane houses. Give us a call and we can let you know what's possible on your property. ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Architectural Drawings - Basement Design - Basement Remodeling - Bathroom Design - Building Design - Construction Drawings - Custom Homes - Deck Design - Drafting - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Garage Design - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Historic Building Conservation - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - House Design Drawings - House Plans - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Landscape Plans - Mudroom Design - Multigenerational Homes - New Home Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Passive House Construction - Passive House Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Permit Drawings - Prefab Houses - Project Management - Rooftop Deck Installation - Site Preparation - Space Planning - Staircase Design - Sustainable Design - Universal Design ### Areas Served - Arbutus Ridge - Barnet - Belcarra - Bowen Island - Burnaby - Coal Harbour - Deep Cove - Delta - Fishermans Cove - Hastings-Sunrise - Hollyburn - Killarney - Kitsilano - Ladner - Lynn Creek - New Westminster - North Burnaby - North Vancouver - Renfrew-Collingwood - Richmond - Steveston - Sunset - Vancouver - West Point Grey - West Vancouver - Whytecliff - Yaletown ### Typical Job Cost CAD 300,000 - CAD 2,000,000 Consultations services available ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lanefab Design/Build | | Address | 362 E.10th Ave., Vancouver, British Columbia V5T1Z7, Canada | | Phone | (604) 728-0606 | | Website | http://www.lanefab.com | | Followers on Houzz | 430 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/lanefab - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/lanefab - Blog — www.lanefab.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lanefab Design/Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/lanefab-design-build-pfvwus-pf~721666994) - **Website:** http://www.lanefab.com - **Phone:** (604) 728-0606 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEED-AP, Western Living Magazine 'Arthur Erickson Memorial Award' for an emerging design practice, Scotiabank Ecoliving Prize, BC Real Estate Foundation 'Land Award', Western Living Magazine "one to watch", Green Living Canadian Small Business Award - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2023), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 14 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 43.0 - Value: 46.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — User, March 2024** > I asked Lanefab to build a new passive home for my family. Building a new home is not an easy job, but they have done it smoothly and successfully. > They did a whole building process, from the concept design to the interior finishes. Sometimes we argued about issues but they were just normal procedures. Sometimes they persuaded me, sometimes I persuaded them. Normally I was persuaded because they are professionals. ;) > I moved to my new home. My family is fully satisfied with my home. We are very happy to live in my new passive house. The design is excellent. Even in the winter season, the total utility bill is under $150 per month! It looks as spacious as it is. > I appreciate Lanefab's friends for their great work. **Comment from Lanefab Design/Build:** > Thanks Won Tae, we loved working with you to create a unique and efficient home. **★★★★ — ann, March 2022** > We had decided to do a kitchen/main floor renovation. The difficult part was finding a good contractor. We did some research and got a recommendation from my sister to go with Lanefab. Lanefab had built her laneway house a few years ago. > Our experience with Lanefab was great. All our expectations were met and many exceeded what we had imagined. > Mat and his team worked diligently to complete our project in a timely manner but many aspects were beyond their control as supplies were out of stock in many cases. Lanefab used quality material and made sure everything was built to last. The finished project has had many compliments and I would recommend Lanefab to others in the future. **Comment from Lanefab Design/Build:** > We're glad you had a good experience with the process, and that you have a lovely new home! **★★★★★ — Alan Ball, Oct. 2020** > Moat House: The first Passive House in New Westminster, BC, Canada, a 50" wide bungalow, spanning a flat 60’ lot from East to West, designed for ageing-in-place. Working through the design process with Lanefab's principal architect, Bryn Davidson was a delight. > We used items from “A Pattern Language” to define the program and Bryn used a combination of 3D projection and passive house engineering software to design the house. He also gave us references to modern-style architectures, such as the Los Angeles Case Study houses, to expand our horizons. The 3D software allowed us to do virtual walk throughs and get a real feel for his design and interactively explore how variations and changes might play out. Bryn made the design process feel like a real team effort. > The house is two-storey on the north side, with a metal shed roof sloping down to about 13’ on the south side. The roof is solar ready, leaving open the opportunity to go net-zero in the future. The kitchen on the north side has a vaulted ceiling that slopes south over the dining area, which is open to the garden through large windows and French doors. The 1600 sq. ft. layout includes three bathrooms, two bedrooms, two lofts, siting room and a large craft area with a second kitchen. This kitchen-craft area and one of the lofts are designed as a latent suite, possibly for a live-in caregiver. > As a Passive House, the design includes heavily insulated walls and floors, triple glazed windows and is meticulously sealed **★★★★★ — Lori Zalamea, Dec. 2019** > From the first visit to their office to meet Bryn and Mat, to the design of our home, to working with the carpenters/contractors, to bringing to life our visions for our interior design and to the final inspection and walk through, Lanefab deserves all five stars. The build quality and materials they used for our home are exceptional and will weather anything that comes it's way. > We are forever grateful for making this house truly into a home that our family will enjoy for decades to come. > We will definitely call on Lanefab for future projects! > Thank you Lanefab for everything. **★★★★★ — Tao Interiors, Feb. 2015** > As an interior designer I love to work with Lanefab, they are so wonderfully talented, The team is great, and I would recommend them to anyone seeking renovation, design/build or general contracting work completed . **★★★★★ — Take Root Gardens, Jan. 2015** > I have enjoyed working with Lanefab Design/Build for several years developing landscape plans for their projects. Their creativity, craftsmanship and integrated design/build approach is evident in all of their projects, providing much inspiration. They are a great company to work with, and I am always impressed by their fresh approach to design and level of detail considered throughout the implementation process. **★★★★★ — Avenue 23 Media, Dec. 2014** > I am an architectural photographer who has been working with Bryn from Lanefab Design / Build for a while now. Bryn is a great guy to work with. The more I learn about what they do, the more I'm impressed. They build great, modern homes that are greener than green. I am very proud to be a part of this, and am looking forward to continue shooting these great spaces. **★★★★★ — yemingli, Nov. 2014** > Lanefab is one of the best architectural firm in Lowever Mainland. They have very unit idea to create a environmental friendly house. Beside that, the creative feature of the building always provide a landmark looking on the street. I, as a structural engineering, feeling their designs are fully considering practical construction. **★★★★★ — aymendoza, Nov. 2014** > We picked Lanefab to design/built our lane way house because we were first of all impressed with their designs. Throughout the project, Bryn and Mat, the 2 principals of the company and their crew were very professional to deal with, at the same time personable and even tempered at times where temperaments could flare and get out of hand. > They stay true to their principles but are able to accommodate the needs/wishes of their clients. > Lanefab is truly a company that deserves all the success. **★★★★★ — Billie Chan, Nov. 2014** > We hired Lanefab to build our lane house in 2012. Being very green in the building process, Lanefab helped us through the entire design and build. They listened to our priorities and needs and designed a beautiful custom home. They maximized every inch of space and never comprised on design. They always kept sustainability and energy efficiency at the forefront. Even when unforeseen circumstances came about during the build, we never stressed because we knew Lanefab will resolve the situation with the highest standards. Which they always did. > > The entire staff (with special thanks to Mat, Heather, Andrew, JB and Alex) is exceptional, professional and open to communication at all times. We have had countless friends and curious strangers come through the house. My favorite, is a family smitten with the house. They came in with their own designer and the father asks the designer to take notes because his son loves the look of our house. The designers response was "so you want more wood?" This epitomizes Bryn's design, clean, simple, beautiful. Looks easy, but I've never seen it replicated. His attention to details and eye for design pulls everything together that is uniquely his own. > > Needless to say, we would use Lanefab again and highly recommended them. **★★★★ — dansandrew, Nov. 2014** > Very capable design/build team with a focus on efficient, passivhaus buildings. Would recommend Lanefab for anyone looking to build a modern, high-performing home. **★★★★★ — vinzvinz, Nov. 2014** > It's been great working with Lanefab on our home. Bryn, Matt and the rest of the team are very knowledgeable, and really took the time to help us with the design process. We are still deep in the design process but after walking through numerous Lanefab builds I trust that our Laneway House will be a quality build, environmental sound and well designed! ## Selected projects - [Wedge House (Erickson 1962) - Renovation & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wedge-house-erickson-1962-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~5564200) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 16 - Description: The Mitchell House (known locally as 'the Wedge') was an Arthur Erickson project from the early 1960s. The 2017 update and addition by Lanefab replaced the existing garage with a new dining room, family room and garage and renovated the existing kitchen. In addition the existing home's windows and doors were replaced with new triple glazed wood windows. The triangular shape of both the lot and the existing house informed the shape of the addition, including a large covered porch that creates a s… - [E.37th Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/e-37th-passive-house-pj-vj~5845670) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 18 - Description: 2800 sf house. 3Br main unit with 2br secondary suite. Certified by PHI (Passive House Institute, Darmstadt Germany) - [Douglas Park Eco Home - Vancouver West Side](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/douglas-park-eco-home-vancouver-west-side-pj-vj~303535) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 20 - Description: The "Poon-Li House" located at Douglas Park (W.22nd and Heather St. in Vancouver.) 2600sf. House with separate basement rental suite and garage. Energuide 89 (without solar) R40 Prefab Wall System, Triple Glazed Windows, Air source heat pump. - [Two Birds Laneway House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/two-birds-laneway-house-pj-vj~1786012) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 11 - Description: 940sf Laneway House. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath - [Ross Moro House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ross-moro-house-pj-vj~2797506) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 14 - [Harrison Laneway Home Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harrison-laneway-home-build-pj-vj~6212392) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 55 - [Alberta St. Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alberta-st-passive-house-pj-vj~6212672) - Location: New Westminster, BC - Photos: 65 - Description: 1600sf Passivhaus, Passive House - [Worthington Dr. House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/worthington-dr-house-pj-vj~2728396) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 22 - ['Magnolia Tree' House - East Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-tree-house-east-vancouver-pj-vj~656707) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 15 - Description: 7th & Penticton - Laneway House - [Willow St. Lane House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-st-lane-house-pj-vj~6671920) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 23 - [Argo St. Renovation - Melbourne, Aus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/argo-st-renovation-melbourne-aus-pj-vj~5586130) - Location: South Yarra, Australia - Photos: 5 - [East Vancouver Solar House - Dumfries St.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-vancouver-solar-house-dumfries-st-pj-vj~375487) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 16 - Description: Featured in the New York Times, Jan. 2015 970 sf. Solar Powered Laneway House 2Br, 1.5 Bath, Den. Energuide 90. Wolf appliance suite, outdoor fireplace and pond. - [E.18th Lane House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/e-18th-lane-house-pj-vj~5459817) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 5 - [Venables 'Skinnyhaus' Laneway House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/venables-skinnyhaus-laneway-house-pj-vj~5564224) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 6 - [E.5th High Performance Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/e-5th-high-performance-home-pj-vj~1805392) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 4 - Description: 2800sf main house plus 780sf laneway house. - [The Bell-Kind House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-bell-kind-house-pj-vj~5564216) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 6 - [East Vancouver Solar House - E.57th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-vancouver-solar-house-e-57th-pj-vj~71377) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 21 - Description: Vancouver's first net-zero solar powered laneway house. Design and construction by Lanefab Design/ Build. - [East Vancouver Solar House - E.29th & Penticton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-vancouver-solar-house-e-29th-and-penticton-pj-vj~771667) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 22 - Description: 970sf Laneway House. 2Br, 2Bath. EnerGuide 92 efficiency rating 23 Solar Panels Air source heat pump - [Jacuzzi House - East Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jacuzzi-house-east-vancouver-pj-vj~102249) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 10 - Description: Laneway House. 19th & Slocan, Vancouver - 800sf (600sf dwelling + 200sf flex garage) - 1br, 1 bath - in floor 2 person soaker tub in the living/dining room w clear acrylic cover - steam shower - occupied by a young couple who built the lane house on their parent's property The owners sold their condo in nearby Burnaby, BC to pay for the lane house which included a variety of features including: - prefab construction with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) providing R40 walls - triple glazed fibr… - [Newport House - East Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newport-house-east-vancouver-pj-vj~346330) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 19 - Description: 1050sf Laneway House Photos: Two Column Marketing [See all 35 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/lanefab-design-build-pfvwus-pf~721666994) ## Ideabooks - [Mitchell House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125722514/list/mitchell-house) — 1 idea - [Inside Outside](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49060206/list/inside-outside) — 1 idea - [concrete floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5022269/list/concrete-floors) — 3 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lanefab) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the chairs and light fixture** *(in Photo Questions)* Where may I buy the chairs and light fixture? A: In the dining room or kitchen? **Q: wood kitchen prep** *(in Photo Questions)* where did you get the unique wood cart/prep counter with the wheels? A: Hi - We built the rolling bar/table from scratch, including fabricating the steel legs. It can be used as a countertop, or pulled out as a dining table. **Q: Grey couches in laneway home** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are those grey couches from? A: Yes - West Elm. Thanks for digging up the link. **Q: What is on the floor in front of the door?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's a jacuzzi tub with a clear acrylic cover that can be walked on. When the doors are open the tub is in the middle of the indoor/outdoor space. **Q: Like the windows** *(in Photo Questions)* Please provide the manufacturer's name. Thanks A: Euroline 4700 Tilt/Turn windows. **Q: Hood info?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please provide a few details re the vent hood? is it a pull out model? How deep are the upper cupboards and how far out does the hood stick from them? Is the client happy with the venting properties of the hood? Thanks in advance! A: My staff tell me it was an AEG Perfektclide-30 300cfm --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*