Abstract Homes and Renovation’s Sandro Stefanucci on adaptive living: plan early, design for dignity, and future-proof your home with smart, stylish accessibility—plus BC supports like RAHA. Listen now!
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Co-Host, podcast editor: Jennifer-Lee Gunson: jPod Creations
Co-Host, Mike Freedman, AI Technology & Design
Production: Rami Films
About the Speaker
Sandro Stefanucci, President & CEO, Abstract Homes & Renovations
Sandro was born and raised in Vancouver, moved out to Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area raised his family there and then moved back into the city of Vancouver. He has a reputation for being a meticulous and efficient contractor with excellent communication skills. Sandro is well respected for his construction knowledge, often called on by other contractors when they have challenges…. Always willing to help them to achieve the best home building solutions. His clients appreciate his vast knowledge and his caring manner. Sandro is a proud member of Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) and sits on the Education and Training Committee, he is also a member of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) and sits on the Net Zero Energy Housing Counsil. He is passionate about fitness and loves being a father to his two lovely daughters (son-in-law) and he is a proud Nonno (Grandpa).
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Here's the Full Transcript of this Episode
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0:00 Intro & Guest Welcome – Meet Abstract Homes’ President, Sandro Stefanucci
2:00 The Path to Adaptive Living – From builder to accessible design advocate
5:00 What Makes a Home Adaptive? – Defining dignity, safety & independence
8:00 Planning Ahead – Renovation vs. new build strategies & cost myths
12:00 BC Code & Grants – Adaptable-unit regulations + RAHA program supports
16:00 Design Principles in Action – Lighting, automation, stylish accessibility
20:00 Future-Proofing Homes – Laneway, multi-generational & condo solutions
25:00 Final Advice & Wrap Up – Why planning early matters + BBQ giveaway
