Ep 79: Adaptive Living

Builder Sandro Stefanucci (Abstract Homes) joins Mike & Jennifer-Lee to unpack adaptive living—designing homes that adapt to you. From lighting and automation to elevator-ready shafts, wider openings, and stylish, accessible finishes, learn how early planning protects dignity, independence, and budgets. We cover BC’s adaptable-unit direction, working with OTs, condo-friendly upgrades, and support like RAHA grants via BC Housing. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” on iTunes, Spotify podcasts. For images, transcript, and resources shared by Guido Wimmers, go to https://havan.ca/episode-79-adaptive-homes/ Thanks to sponsors: FortisBC, BC Housing, BC Hydro, Trail Appliances, Rami Films, jPod productions, and AI Technology & Design. It takes a team to build a home, as it does to build a podcast. HAVAN – the Homebuilders Association Vancouver represents over 1,100 members. We’ve been a trusted voice in the homebuilding industry since 1974. Our members include builders, developers, renovators, designers, suppliers, trades, and professionals — the people who build over 65% of Metro Vancouver’s homes. As a not-for-profit association, we bring people together — connecting industry and consumers through education, resources, and shared opportunities. We work closely with local governments to promote smart policy, with a focus on housing solutions that meet the region’s growing needs and are proudly affiliated with CHBA BC and CHBA National.