By Michelle Hopkins One of the first things, of many, that impressed Michael Shive, a Finch Drive duplex purchaser, was how environmentally friendly this community is. “We were having dinner with our neighbours and they spoke very highly about Finch Drive,” says the 40-year-old Shive. “They had done a lot of research on Finch Drive’s Net Zero […]

Watch the video here. Will Squamish be able to maintain its identity despite its growing population?   Long considered a simple stopover between Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, the Municipality of Squamish is now a vibrant destination where more and more people want to call home. However, being one of the 20 fastest-growing communities in Canada comes […]

Diamond Head Development (DHD) is a leading construction and development company based in Squamish, BC. They specialize in creating residential real estate communities and have been building stunning homes with passion and eco-friendly design in Squamish, Greater Vancouver, and Whistler over the past two decades. DHD has committed to incorporating energy efficiency, high quality construction and incorporating […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Michelle Hopkins Can you really have it all? Stunning hillside living coupled with eco-friendly homes that are beautiful inside and out … Yes, you can. Discover Finch Drive, an unparalleled master-planned community in central Squamish, that is setting the bar for the most forward-thinking environmentally-friendly community in the sea-to-sky corridor. “Our vision was to set […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

Gently integrated amongst a stunning natural landscape only minutes from the oceanfront and downtown amenities, Finch Drive’s duplex and townhomes surpass current energy-based building codes: They are Net Zero Ready, Step Code 5, solar power-ready, feature geothermal heating/cooling, and operate with zero emissions. With the addition of solar panel upgrades these homes are fully Net […]

Steps away from the beauty and grandeur that typifies life in Sea to Sky Country. An unparalleled commitment to the Earth. As a green community, the design responds to the sensitivities of the site’s natural attributes, interconnecting seamlessly with forest and trails. This is life at Finch Drive. And pre-registration for the first phase of […]