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Innovation in energy efficiency at Tamlin
Homes starts with the design of its show office.
The design is a very energy efficient and cus-
tom west coast type of building, even though it
functions as the company’s facility. Geothermal
systems for energy, which saves the company
a substantial amount on heating and cooling
costs, were installed.
“We did that to pave the way to be able to
show clients that we’re actually doing stuff
rather than just talking about it,” said Tabuchi.
Special spray insulation was put into the roof
system in the company’s head office, which is
also utilized in the building of client homes.
The spray foam used is eco-friendly, and has an
incredibly high insulation value. Tamlin also
designs its energy efficient homes with special
insulated concrete forms (ICF), which many
companies use in the colder climate areas of
Canada, but they haven’t yet adapted it to the
