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Bungalow to Three-Storey Duplex Conversion

Posted September 8, 2025

HummingbirdHill Timber Solutions Inc.
Mike MacFayden
Ian MacFayden
Urban Progressive Builders

Built by Urban Progressive Builders with 3 credited collaborators

01 · ABOUT THIS PROJECT

We converted this early-1900s bungalow into a modern three-storey duplex with an underpinned basement and two-storey energy-efficient addition. Our team took the original structure down to its essentials, underpinning the foundation to maximize lower-level space before framing two new storeys above. The complete building envelope was wrapped in rockwool insulation and blueskin to ensure high-performance energy efficiency and airtightness. Finished with a clean mix of vertical metal siding, warm wood accents, custom trim, and glass railings, this extensive rebuild delivers two high-efficiency living units.

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Framing
Layout
Green Building
Underpinning
02 · WHO BUILT IT
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Ian MacFayden

Took an early 1900s bungalow and added two stories plus an underpin, wrapped in rockwool and blue skins to convert to an energy efficient duplex

Siding
Trim
Framing
Layout
Green Building
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Mike MacFayden
Urban Progressive Builders

We took an early 1900's bungalow and converted it to a 3 story Duplex.

Green Building
Underpinning
Framing
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HummingbirdHill Timber Solutions Inc.
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Created: Sep 8, 2025

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Posted

September 8, 2025

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