Updated Outline

PROJECT: How can heritage buildings be adapted into multiple suites using modern interior design principles?

METHOD: How are multiple suites more sustainable than one large home?
Research common issues with older homes
Look at common features of modern homes and features of heritage homes
- Any similarities, differences
- Which ones are important to each style? Would changing something compromise the style of one or the other
- Especially modern interiors and heritage exteriors
Investigate a heritage home or building in Kamloops
- Any issues (foundation, mold, insulation ,etc) that need to be identified
- Already divided into suites, how was it done?
Research solutions to apply to problems
Talk to City professional about zoning for the renovations
Draw examples of new suites, indicating where any solutions need to be applied

SPECIAL PROBLEMS:
- Does the building comply with BCBC?
- Do the problems have solutions that require minimal work? (Or would something have to be torn out and completely redone?)
- Would the rezoning be accepted by the City?

ALSO:
- Would costs involved with a renovation such as this be worth the sustainability in the future?
- Could the ideas I am researching in this paper be applied to other buildings in Kamloops? Would it be something the city benefits from?

INFORMATION SOURCES:
Please see the sidebar for academic resources and weblinks