Business Details
Custom Home Design & Drafting Services in Kelowna
Part Nine Designs is a respected design firm specializing in custom home designs, renovations, and energy-efficient solutions. With over 18 years of experience, we offer comprehensive services including site analysis, concept design, building permit plans, and construction drawings. Our team of building designers, technologists, and energy advisors prioritizes functional, sustainable design while respecting client budgets and environmental impact. We serve clients across the Okanagan, Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Shuswap, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Alberta, Hawaii, and surrounding regions.Our collaborative process ensures client visions are realized through detailed 3D modeling, zoning analysis, and compliance with municipal codes. We emphasize energy efficiency, personal comfort, and cost-effective solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our expertise extends to multi-family buildings, legal secondary suites, and vacation properties, with a focus on problem-solving and client satisfaction. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and delivering designs that balance aesthetics with practicality.
Services
Custom Home Design
Home Additions
Home Renovations
Drafting Services
Energy Audits
3D Modeling
Building Code Compliance
Commercial Tenant Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of architectural design and energy efficiency expertise.
- Our team provides comprehensive services from concept to construction drawings.
- We specialize in energy-efficient homes compliant with Canadian Building Codes.
- We serve diverse regions including BC, Alberta, and Hawaii.
- Our process prioritizes client vision with functional, sustainable design.
Services
Custom Home Design
We create tailored residential designs that reflect client preferences and site-specific conditions. Our process includes schematic drawings, 3D modeling, and code compliance checks. Services cover modern, contemporary, and traditional styles for primary residences and vacation properties.
Home Renovations
Our renovation expertise includes space optimization, code upgrades, and functional improvements. We handle additions, basement developments, and legal secondary suites while maintaining structural integrity and energy efficiency standards.
Energy Audits
We conduct comprehensive energy assessments for existing and new homes. Services include blower door testing, assembly selection, and compliance pathways to reduce environmental impact while improving occupant comfort.
Drafting Services
Our drafting team produces detailed permit and construction documents. Services include site analysis, zoning compliance, and technical drawings for residential and commercial projects using advanced modeling software.
Commercial Tenant Design
We specialize in commercial space design that balances functionality with code requirements. Services include layout optimization, accessibility compliance, and construction documentation for retail and office spaces.
People
Clint Gavel
Founder
Clint Gavel founded Part Nine Designs with a vision to merge architectural innovation with practical building science. With over 18 years in residential and commercial design, he leads projects emphasizing sustainability and client collaboration. His expertise spans energy efficiency, code compliance, and 3D modeling for diverse property types.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Shuswap, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Alberta, Hawaii, and surrounding regions.
What design styles do you handle?
We accommodate various styles including modern, contemporary, craftsman, colonial, and Mediterranean for residential and commercial projects.
Do you offer energy efficiency consulting?
Yes, we provide energy audits, code compliance analysis, and efficiency optimization for new and existing homes.
What's your design process?
Our 5-step process includes consultation, schematic design, preliminary drawings, design checks, and permit/construction documentation.
Can you help with commercial projects?
Yes, we offer tenant design improvements, code compliance, and construction documentation for commercial spaces.
Reviews (1)
Lori Ausenhus
Aug 07, 2020
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Working with Clint from Part Nine Designs was a wonderful experience. The beginning planning stages of a major renovation can sometimes be daunting and at times stressful, but Clint made the entire process enjoyable. It also didnt go unnoticed that Clint took the needed time to spend with us to get every detail just right. We highly recommend Clint, and would definitely use him again for future projects.
