Bryn Davidson - Lanefab
@lanefab.com
Vancouver, BC
Co-owner & Lead Designer
Lanefab Design/Build
Oori Architecture
B.Eng M.Arch
Build beautiful.
Build for a livable climate.
www.Lanefab.com
#ThickWallsAreSexy / #SingleStair #ElectrifyEverything / #Passivhaus #NetPositive
Co-owner & Lead Designer
Lanefab Design/Build
Oori Architecture
B.Eng M.Arch
Build beautiful.
Build for a livable climate.
www.Lanefab.com
#ThickWallsAreSexy / #SingleStair #ElectrifyEverything / #Passivhaus #NetPositive
Net zero duplex concept for a small sloping site
January 8, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Net zero duplex concept for a small sloping site
New build starting: A passive house 4 plex for M.Lemon Architects
Another existing gas meter removed, to be replaced by efficient electric homes.
Another existing gas meter removed, to be replaced by efficient electric homes.
January 7, 2026 at 1:34 AM
New build starting: A passive house 4 plex for M.Lemon Architects
Another existing gas meter removed, to be replaced by efficient electric homes.
Another existing gas meter removed, to be replaced by efficient electric homes.
The question is whether this can outcompete an arterial "5 over 1" - which is the default densification strategy for most north american cities.
Planners insist on articulation and material changes to try to approximate the vibe of a fine grained single-stair city.
Planners insist on articulation and material changes to try to approximate the vibe of a fine grained single-stair city.
January 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The question is whether this can outcompete an arterial "5 over 1" - which is the default densification strategy for most north american cities.
Planners insist on articulation and material changes to try to approximate the vibe of a fine grained single-stair city.
Planners insist on articulation and material changes to try to approximate the vibe of a fine grained single-stair city.
3.0 FSR, from the front
January 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
3.0 FSR, from the front
From the front.
The zero-lot line wall is a political challenge but the actual impact is limited by a shallow 35' floor plate.
I'd propose governing floor plate depth by not allowing interior space less than 7m from an exterior (glazed) wall.
The zero-lot line wall is a political challenge but the actual impact is limited by a shallow 35' floor plate.
I'd propose governing floor plate depth by not allowing interior space less than 7m from an exterior (glazed) wall.
January 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
From the front.
The zero-lot line wall is a political challenge but the actual impact is limited by a shallow 35' floor plate.
I'd propose governing floor plate depth by not allowing interior space less than 7m from an exterior (glazed) wall.
The zero-lot line wall is a political challenge but the actual impact is limited by a shallow 35' floor plate.
I'd propose governing floor plate depth by not allowing interior space less than 7m from an exterior (glazed) wall.
Evolving from single family lots (50x122) to euro style perimeter blocks using small lot single stair buildings at 2 or 3FSR.
January 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Evolving from single family lots (50x122) to euro style perimeter blocks using small lot single stair buildings at 2 or 3FSR.
Root-bound neigbourhood
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Root-bound neigbourhood
Getting close to the end / beginning.
Looking forward to seeing the owners’ garden blooming in the spring.
Looking forward to seeing the owners’ garden blooming in the spring.
January 6, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Getting close to the end / beginning.
Looking forward to seeing the owners’ garden blooming in the spring.
Looking forward to seeing the owners’ garden blooming in the spring.
2Stair Hallways allow a burning unit with an open door to infect a massive number of units with smoke, and then force people to travel long distances through that smoke.
The idea that this status quo is good / better than single stair is just crazy.
The idea that this status quo is good / better than single stair is just crazy.
January 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM
2Stair Hallways allow a burning unit with an open door to infect a massive number of units with smoke, and then force people to travel long distances through that smoke.
The idea that this status quo is good / better than single stair is just crazy.
The idea that this status quo is good / better than single stair is just crazy.
Have to say I’m liking the Gemini ai tool for quickly analyzing ideas and sites.
January 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Have to say I’m liking the Gemini ai tool for quickly analyzing ideas and sites.
Palms and Pines and Critters
January 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Palms and Pines and Critters
Sunset in the ‘burbs
January 3, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Sunset in the ‘burbs
Another nice moonrise
January 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Another nice moonrise
Today we’re touring a LEED Platinum certified n’hood
(A gated community targeting a core demographic of Vikings, young wizards and Italian plumbers)
(A gated community targeting a core demographic of Vikings, young wizards and Italian plumbers)
January 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Today we’re touring a LEED Platinum certified n’hood
(A gated community targeting a core demographic of Vikings, young wizards and Italian plumbers)
(A gated community targeting a core demographic of Vikings, young wizards and Italian plumbers)
What was missing
December 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
What was missing
World’s largest doors
December 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
World’s largest doors
Xmas and thanksgiving dinner are behind us so it’s time to party
December 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Xmas and thanksgiving dinner are behind us so it’s time to party
Couldn’t resist
(No chimney in this all electric building - but the roof access stair is convenient)
(No chimney in this all electric building - but the roof access stair is convenient)
December 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Couldn’t resist
(No chimney in this all electric building - but the roof access stair is convenient)
(No chimney in this all electric building - but the roof access stair is convenient)
A bit like this
(Yeah i don’t want to hear your thoughts on tram direction or stop light colours … I’m off to dinner)
(Yeah i don’t want to hear your thoughts on tram direction or stop light colours … I’m off to dinner)
December 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A bit like this
(Yeah i don’t want to hear your thoughts on tram direction or stop light colours … I’m off to dinner)
(Yeah i don’t want to hear your thoughts on tram direction or stop light colours … I’m off to dinner)