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Building on the immense success of past years, the Crawl will continue to offer designers and builders an opportunity to connect while touring showrooms, over a progressive-themed dinner.

Be Inspired. Gain New Resources. Get Connect.

Join us on Thursday, September 18, from 4:00pm–9:00pm, for HAVAN’s 3rd annual Designers Crawl—a curated evening designed to inspire and connect interior designers and custom home builders. With a focus on Technology + Design for Wellness, this year’s Crawl takes guests through four immersive supplier showrooms, each offering a behind-the-scenes look at the innovations shaping healthier, more intuitive living spaces.

From Canadian-made windows and motorized window fashions to custom lighting and fully integrated home automation, the Crawl blends form, function, and forward-thinking design—all with wellness in mind. Enjoy engaging presentations, local food and beverages at each stop, and the convenience of traveling together aboard the HAVAN Designer Council shuttle.
 
Location Details coming soon!

FIRST STOP: 4:00PM – 5:25PM
Innotech Windows and Doors  - Canadian manufacturer of advanced fenestration systems.
1741 Boundary Road, Vancouver

beautiful living : for generations

Innotech Windows + Doors is a BC-based manufacturer committed to manufacturing and installing high-performance fenestration systems for architecturally striking and deeply sustainable living spaces.  

Innotech was established in 2001 with a simple yet transformative goal: to create healthy living spaces. Marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation, their team has continually strived to push the boundaries of performance. From award winning custom homes to Passive House multi-family developments, their projects have a common thread: an understanding that future generations are impacted by choices that are made today.

Join us at Innotech’s new Vancouver Design Centre for appetizers, beverages and a short presentation on fenestration design by Mike Cairns to discover how subtle mods to the design of windows and doors can significantly improve comfort and wellness.  

Presenter: Mike Cairns is the Business Development Manager at Innotech Windows + Doors. He has over three decades of experience in the construction industry with a focus on high-performance fenestration supply and installation for highly sustainable homes and large-scale developments. Mike is also a Certified Passive House Tradesperson, the Chair of two committees for the Homebuilders Association Vancouver, and an instructor of fenestration at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and for Passive House Canada.

SECOND STOP: 5:00PM – 6:25PM 
Timestyles Motorized Window Fashions – Local Canadian manufacturer of Window Coverings
3620 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver

Timestyles is a third-generation Canadian manufacturer specializing in motorized window fashions for both interior and exterior applications. From hard-to-reach skylights to uniquely shaped raked or arched windows, Timestyles offers custom solutions that combine form, function, and elegance.

Tour their custom manufacturing facility and enjoy a thought-provoking presentation by WellnessAP-certified speaker Brett Stenner of CiPartners: “Wellness Beyond Design: A Holistic Approach to Living Better.” Discover how motorized shading can enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and our connection to the natural world—supporting healthier, more intuitive home environments.

THIRD STOP: 6:10PM – 7:35PM
Proxima Lighting Solutions and Premier Lighting – Local Manufacturer of Custom Lighting and Décor
3740 William St, Burnaby

FOURTH STOP: 7:15PM – 9:00PM
LaScala – full-service custom electronics design and integration company, specializing in home automation services.
1385 Boundary Rd, Vancouver

Smarter Homes for Better Living

LaScala brings home automation to life through intuitive, integrated technology. From lighting and shading to climate control, entertainment, and security, explore how these systems can be seamlessly designed to enhance comfort, wellness, and peace of mind.

This final stop includes a hands-on tour of LaScala’s immersive showroom where you’ll experience “Living Scenes” in action—automated routines that align with the natural rhythms of daily life, from morning to night. Go behind the scenes with LaScala President Mike Chorney, and take time to relax, connect with peers, and reimagine the possibilities of smarter, wellness-focused living.

This event is open to Designer / Custom Home Builder / Renovator Member companies. Bring your staff and make it a team-building event! 

Check out photos from 2023 Crawl: Kitchens, and 2024 Crawl: Fixtures and Finishes.