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Discovery Ridge – Langley

  • Sq ft: 1,687
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5

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This Discovery Ridge project in Langley, British Columbia is a thoughtful example of how a timber frame home can be adapted for long-term living, with a fully barrier-free design developed to support accessibility, comfort, and ease of movement throughout the home. Designed as a forever home, every aspect of the layout was considered to accommodate wheelchair and walker access while maintaining a warm and welcoming architectural character.

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At the heart of the home is the signature open concept great room, where soaring timber structure and expansive windows fill the living spaces with natural light while creating a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The modified Discovery Ridge design incorporates wider hallways, generous turning radiuses, and thoughtfully planned living spaces that support accessibility without compromising the warmth and character of traditional timber frame architecture.

Designed for comfort and long term performance, the home features polished concrete floors with radiant in floor heating that provide consistent warmth throughout the year. High performance wall and roof systems, including structural insulated panels, contribute to exceptional energy efficiency while creating a quiet and comfortable living environment suited to the West Coast climate.

The Efficiency of Prefabrication

This project highlights the advantages of Tamlin’s prefabricated and panelized building system in creating a highly customized home. Timber frame elements, wall panels, and structural components were precision manufactured in a controlled environment and delivered as a complete home package. This approach ensured the accessibility features and customized structural components fit together accurately while supporting a more efficient and predictable construction process.

By combining engineered building systems with West Coast Douglas Fir timber, this home demonstrates how a fully barrier free design can be seamlessly integrated into a beautiful timber frame residence. Tamlin’s prefabricated home packages are designed to meet British Columbia building code requirements and can be customized to suit a wide range of accessibility needs, site conditions, and lifestyles, supporting a more efficient path from design through construction.