Mountain Life Magazine | June 2023 What role does “ethical dismantling” play in a waste-conscious future? One Squamish developer isn’t waiting to find out. Globally, construction and demolition waste (C&DW) contributes to approximately 35 per cent of the waste produced…in the entire world. This comes from a recent study published in volume 55 of the journal ScienceDirect, which noted that, “The improper handling and disposal of C&DW over the last few decades has increased land

Squamish Reporter | May 16, 2023 A local developer has announced a new partnership to build the town’s newest community with geothermal energy. Terrasource and Diamond Head Development have partnered to build Finch Drive with geothermal energy for Phase 1 and 2 of the development. With sustainability at the forefront, Terrasource will supply duplexes and townhomes with a low carbon geothermal system. This system provides heating and cooling by utilizing the earth’s constant soil temperatures. “Terrasource’s geothermal system utilizes

Squamish Reporter | April 2, 2023 Environmentally driven Squamish developer pioneers practice of ethical dismantling in town’s newest community. Everything old is new again, at least it is to Finch Drive developer Jason Wood. Wood’s company Diamond Head Development (DHD) was researching ways to reduce its environmental footprint for Finch Drive, Squamish’s newest – and most environmentally built – community which recently opened sales for Phase 1. “Climate change has given us no other choice

Next Home | May 05, 2023 By Susan M Boyce Nestled against a backdrop of pristine forest, an exciting, 20-acre master-planned community is taking shape in Squamish. Introducing Finch Drive, a collection of more than 200 homes that are poised to change the way you think about the intersection of an active outdoor lifestyle, eye-catching modern architecture, and environmental stewardship. Building for the Future Like all Diamond Head Development (DHD) communities, Finch Drive homes are designed to

Glacier Media | Apr 18, 2023 A local development company recently used an environmentally-friendly deconstruction technique to pave the way for its upcoming build. With the help of Phase One Dismantling Services, Diamond Head Development was able to “ethically dismantle” five homes before constructing its Finch Drive development, according to a news release. By the company’s estimation, 98% of the material, about one million pounds in total, was diverted from the Squamish landfill. “It doesn’t cost any

The Squamish Reporter | Jan 13, 2023 The Advisory Design Panel committee of the District will meet next week to discuss a development permit application for 18, three-bedroom townhomes proposed at 1070 Finch Drive. The townhomes by local developer, Diamond Head Development, are part of the development planned during rezoning of the lots from RS-1 to mixed-use development to allow for duplexes, townhomes and apartments. According to a District report, the property is on the