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Lyon said. Part of the attractiveness be-
hind GBL’s creations lies in its ability to ca-
ter to the needs of the future: affordability,
livability and sustainability.
Although architects don’t have much con-
trol over Vancouver’s real estate pricing,
GBL works diligently with their develop-
ers to design residential units that meet
affordability objectives.
“We’re very conscious of the design of
residences,” Lyon said, adding that access
to daylight, view and general layout of the
unit and the space it occupies within the
community are fundamental aspects of
design.
Energy sustainability is another key factor
incorporated into the design process. As
part of the Vancouver Olympic Village proj-
ect, GBL designed the first Net Zero multi-
We need to address and service our
clientslocally,but if theopportunity(for
expansion) arose we would certainly
be excited to pursue it.” Stuart Lyon,
GBL Principal Architect
