ARBUTUS LANEWAY HOME
540 Sq. Ft | 1 Bed | 1 Bath
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The Arbutus Laneway Home offers a modern, compact design perfect for Vancouver Island’s urban infill lots. With a bright, open layout and thoughtful one-bedroom design, it’s ideal for short-term rentals, in-law suites, or income properties. Built to maximize natural light and efficiency, this laneway home delivers premium West Coast character in a small footprint.
Perfect for: Ladysmith, Nanaimo, and Duncan homeowners looking to add value and flexibility to their property.
FIR LANEWAY HOME
1,010 Sq. Ft | 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath | Two Stories
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The Fir Laneway Home blends modern coastal living with smart two-storey functionality. With two spacious bedrooms and an open-concept main floor, it provides full-size comfort on a smaller lot. Perfect for multi-generational living or as a long-term rental, this plan reflects Howson Homes Ltd’s commitment to quality craftsmanship and efficient design across Vancouver Island.
Perfect for: Homeowners wanting space, privacy, and lasting value in a compact footprint.
CEDAR DUPLEX
2,927 Sq. Ft | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Three Stories
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The Cedar Duplex combines timeless West Coast design with versatile investment potential. Each side of this three-storey plan features open living areas, private bedrooms, and high-efficiency layouts tailored to Island living. Built to exceed Vancouver Island’s building standards, the Cedar Duplex is ideal for those seeking multi-unit development opportunities or family co-living on one property.
Perfect for: Investors or families seeking flexible housing options in Ladysmith, Nanaimo, or Duncan.
PINE FOURPLEX
4,027 Sq. Ft | 1–3 Bed | 1–2.5 Bath | Three Stories
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The Pine Fourplex showcases a modern West Coast façade with four uniquely designed units. Offering a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, this plan is ideal for developers looking to maximize density while maintaining a high-end aesthetic. Designed for Vancouver Island’s growing housing demand, this pre-priced plan is ready for permit and construction with Howson Homes Ltd.
Perfect for: Urban infill lots or small-scale multi-family developments.
SPRUCE FOURPLEX
5,986 Sq. Ft | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Three Stories
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The Spruce Fourplex delivers the ultimate in modern multi-family design. Each three-bedroom unit is thoughtfully designed with spacious layouts, private outdoor areas, and efficient shared infrastructure. Ideal for developers and homeowners who want a turnkey investment solution, this plan offers strong rental potential across Vancouver Island’s fast-growing communities.
Perfect for: Multi-unit builders seeking strong ROI with a proven, pre-priced design.
CYPRESS SIXPLEX
6,216 Sq. Ft | 1–3 Bed | 1–2.5 Bath | Three Stories | Central Courtyard
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The Cypress Sixplex represents the future of smart, community-driven development on Vancouver Island. With a stunning modern design and a shared central courtyard, this plan blends privacy with connection — ideal for co-housing, rental developments, or boutique housing projects. Each unit combines Howson Homes’ craftsmanship with energy-efficient construction and a West Coast aesthetic built to last.
Perfect for: Developers and investors looking for a pre-priced, permit-ready project that makes an impact.
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Howson Homes LTD is a full service Design Build firm. We have access to over 1000 House Plans that are ready to build depending on your needs. To determine what plan is best suited for you we have to determine lot elevation, square footage, style and a number of other variables that enable us to better understand your project. If you're ready to build let's start with a FREE Consultation to discuss your project. We can then provide a number of plans and ideas that will get the ball rolling in the right direction! Weather you are building a Luxury Home in Nanaimo, Investment Property or Laneway Home we can ensure you are getting the best value from beginning to end.
