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The Art of Making Home podcast is an in-depth look at the home building industry through the contractor’s perspective on interacting with the industry’s different experts: interior designers, architects, and sub-trades. It defines the builder’s relationship with these individuals and how this affects the building or renovation process. This podcast is for people who want to get into construction, established industry professionals and people thinking about building or renovating their home and learning about this sometimes confusing process.

Ep: 22 Adaptive Homes: Renovations for Accessibility
Ep: 22 Adaptive Homes: Renovations for ...
In this eye-opening episode, join Sandro and Cheri Stefanucci as they discuss the critical need for adaptive homes...
00:22:25
April 03, 2024
Ep: 21 Building Smarter: The Efficiency of Insulated Concrete Forms
Ep: 21 Building Smarter: The Efficiency...
Join Sandro Stefanucci of Abstract Homes for an eye-opening discussion with Anthony Vermeulen from Airform Industr...
00:20:03
March 06, 2024
Ep: 20 Risky Builds: The Perils of Construction Financing
Ep: 20 Risky Builds: The Perils of Cons...
Ever wondered what it takes to finance a new home construction project from scratch? This episode pulls back the c...
00:19:55
February 07, 2024
Ep: 19 Stay Put: Renovating Homes for Aging Gracefully
Ep: 19 Stay Put: Renovating Homes for A...
Discover the secrets to creating a home that ages with you in our latest podcast episode featuring Sandro Stefanuc...
00:21:35
January 10, 2024
Ep: 18 Permitting Perspectives: Navigating Vancouver's Building Approval Process
Ep: 18 Permitting Perspectives: Navigat...
In this week's episode of The Art of Making Home podcast, join host Sandro as he delves into the intricate ch...
00:16:49
December 06, 2023
Ep 17: Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Benefits of Laneway Homes
Ep 17: Unlocking Hidden Potential: The ...
Get the insider's view on laneway homes from expert Sandro Stefanucci. Learn how they enable multigenerational...
00:18:19
November 27, 2023
Ep: 16 Vancouver Zoning Changes: What Homeowners Need To Know
Ep: 16 Vancouver Zoning Changes: What H...
Join Sandro Stefanucci from Abstract Homes in another episode of "The Art of Making Home." In this discu...
00:14:30
October 04, 2023
Ep 15: From Vision to Reality: The Architect-Builder Partnership
Ep 15: From Vision to Reality: The Arch...
This episode of The Art of Making Home podcast is hosted by Sandro Stefanucci, a seasoned builder with over 37 yea...
00:26:29
September 06, 2023
Ep: 14 Ask a Builder: Unraveling the Mystery of Home Construction
Ep: 14 Ask a Builder: Unraveling the My...
In this episode of The Art of Making Home, Sandro welcomes Damon Steele, co-founder of Pilot Mortgage Group. As we...
00:19:57
August 02, 2023
Ep: 13 Building VS. Renovating Your Home
Ep: 13 Building VS. Renovating Your Hom...
In another episode of "The Art of Making Home," your host Sandro Stefanucci discusses the importance of ...
00:18:46
June 07, 2023
Ep : 12 The Future of Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods
Ep : 12 The Future of Vancouver’s Nei...
In another episode of "The Art of Making Home," podcast host Sandro Stefanucci, owner of Abstract Homes,...
00:26:38
May 03, 2023
Ep: 11 What is the role of a project manager?
Ep: 11 What is the role of a project ma...
It’s essential to ensure you understand who you are hiring as your project manager when it comes to building you...
00:12:24
March 29, 2023
Ep: 10 How Can You Save Money on Heating and Cooling Costs with Rebates
Ep: 10 How Can You Save Money on Heatin...
In the Art of Making Home podcast episode, Sandro Stefanucci interviews Matt from Precision Gas & Mechanical I...
00:12:50
March 01, 2023
Ep: 9 What renovations will increase home value the most?
Ep: 9 What renovations will increase ho...
As homeowners, we always think of ways to renovate our homes. But we want to make sure these ideas make sense for ...
00:10:14
February 01, 2023
Ep: 8 Construction Checklist For 2023
Ep: 8 Construction Checklist For 2023
Construction Tips for 2023 Learn what you need to mark off your checklist if you want to build and renovate your h...
00:12:24
December 28, 2022
 Ep: 7 Net Zero vs Passive House
Ep: 7 Net Zero vs Passive House
What are the differences and similarities between Net Zero and Passive house? Also, why is it essential to build t...
00:11:53
November 30, 2022
Ep: 6 What Is An Energy Efficient Retrofit?
Ep: 6 What Is An Energy Efficient Retro...
What is an energy retrofit? In this episode of The Art Of Making Home, Sandro discusses the energy upgrades that a...
00:12:08
October 26, 2022
Ep: 5 How Do An Architect And Contractor Work Together?
Ep: 5 How Do An Architect And Contracto...
How do an architect and contractor work together? When building a home, we need both experts to bring the project ...
00:14:16
September 28, 2022
Ep 4: How Much Does A Home Really Cost To Build?
Ep 4: How Much Does A Home Really Cost ...
The biggest question that people ask a builder is how much a home costs to build or renovate. There is no magic nu...
00:13:56
June 07, 2022
Ep: 3 Warning Signs When It Comes To Hiring A Contractor
Ep: 3 Warning Signs When It Comes To Hi...
When hiring a contractor for your new build or renovation project, do you know what to look for? Do you know what ...
00:14:27
May 16, 2022
Episode: 2 Land Challenges When It Comes To Building A Home
Episode: 2 Land Challenges When It Come...
When you buy a piece of land or build on your existing property, do you think of the logistics? Depending on your ...
00:14:00
April 05, 2022
Why Do I Need A Construction Permit?
Why Do I Need A Construction Permit?
Why do you need a construction permit when building or renovating your home or condo suite. Follow Sandro Stefanuc...
00:13:13
February 20, 2022
The Art Of Making Home Trailer
The Art Of Making Home Trailer
The Art of Making Home podcast is an in-depth look at the home building industry through the contractor's perspect...
00:00:53
February 20, 2022