An interactive encyclopedia of traditional and recent Vancouver house styles

• House styles in Vancouver range from the early urban development, such as the pioneer cottages, to the more modern forms of the Vancouver Special or Millennium Builder. Many homes bridge architectural styles, bringing together features from multiple styles in ways that can make them difficult to identify. This contributes to the unique architectural heritage one finds in the city today.
• Each house style is linked to the cultural context in which it was built, reflecting not only the materials and popular designs of the time but also glimpses into personal history, social status, and city planning.
• We are currently researching indigenous pre-contact house forms that were found in villages across Vancouver, and will be adding it once completed.

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