Little Green Garden House

A modern green laneway house designed by Smallworks, featuring a sloped roof, energy-efficient windows, and a well-lit front entrance, located in a residential alley.
A modern Smallworks laneway house with a green exterior and warm lighting, captured during twilight.

A vision for sustainable and community-centered living in East Vancouver.

When the homeowners embarked on this project, they had a few key priorities: the home had to be accessible, flexible, and environmentally conscious while staying budget-friendly.

A spacious and bright living area in a laneway home, featuring a small nursery space, large windows, and an open-concept kitchen.
A stylish living room in a laneway house, featuring a cozy sofa, modern decor, and an open layout.
A well-lit bedroom in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a modern bed, artwork, and a large window allowing natural light.

With these guiding principles in mind, they entrusted the design team to bring the vision to life. The result is a humble yet striking home that embodies these values.

A bright clerestory window casting geometric light patterns on a high ceiling in a modern laneway house.
A modern kitchen in a Smallworks laneway house featuring built-in stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a minimalist countertop with a window providing natural light.
A stylish kitchen and living area in a Smallworks laneway home, featuring white cabinetry, a stainless steel fridge, and a cozy sofa with decorative pillows.
A close-up of a black-tiled bathroom wall with a chrome faucet in a Smallworks laneway home.
A modern laneway house interior with an open-concept kitchen and living space, bathed in natural sunlight.
A close-up of modern stainless steel cabinet handles in a minimalist kitchen within a Smallworks laneway house.
A sleek and modern laneway house bathroom featuring black fixtures against a crisp white tile backdrop.
A view of large sliding doors in a Smallworks laneway house, creating a flexible, multi-functional living area.
A beautifully designed nursery in a Smallworks laneway house, featuring soft neutral tones and a modern crib.

Nestled in a vibrant East Vancouver neighbourhood, this charming green garden house exemplifies how practicality and sustainability can harmoniously coexist, providing future renters with a beautiful and versatile place to call home.

Specifications

Year Built2024
Home Size654 sq ft
Floors1
Bedrooms 1.5
Bathrooms 1
Lot Size41.5 x 122 ft
A close-up of sunlight streaming onto dark grey flooring in a modern laneway home designed by Smallworks.

The choice of Marmoleum flooring, a climate-positive material made from renewable resources, is a highly durable ode to sustainability.

The energy-efficient LG Dual Cool system ensures low energy consumption while keeping the renters comfortable in all seasons.

A modern white wall-mounted air conditioning unit inside a Smallworks laneway home.
A bright open-concept interior of a Smallworks laneway house, featuring a kitchen, living space, and a small bedroom.

Although the homeowners had to temporarily part with their flourishing garden during the construction, they plan to bring it back in a new form—filling the sidewalk with garden beds abundant with produce to share with future renters.

A modern green laneway house designed by Smallworks, featuring a sloped roof, energy-efficient windows, and a well-lit front entrance, located in a residential alley.

Little Green Garden House Floor Plan

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A close-up view of a green laneway house exterior, featuring modern architectural angles and a wood-paneled soffit.