Meredith Hamstead MEDes, EP

Co-Founder

Meredith's work at thinkBright Homes is backed by a prior career as an independent consultant. Her approach to housing and construction is informed by two decades of professional experience spanning water conservation; environmental communications; climate change; sustainable land use; and sustainable community development.

At thinkBright Homes, Meredith and her husband and business partner, Paul Denchuk are in constant pursuit of the leading edge in residential construction and retrofits. While thinkBright is a small business, they are proving that high performance, energy, efficient, low carbon, climate resilient construction can also be cost effective. thinkBright Homes was the first company in BC to be registered with the Home Performance Contractor’s Network in Insulation and in Fenestration, and is also a registered General Retrofit Contractor.

Meredith has a Masters Degree in Environmental Design and is an Environmental Professional (EP) certified in Environmental Communications and Public Awareness, and Environmental Policy and Legislation. In recent years she has taken formal training in Passive House construction, Insulation best practices, building science for new and renovation construction, and business administration.

June 1, 2026

001 - Every Retrofit Needs a Plan - With Meredith Hamstead and Cindy Gareau

The conversation delves into the significance of the Integrated Design Process (IDP) in residential retrofits, emphasizing its role in project management, planning, and the avoidance of poorly managed and executed projects. The value of IDP in residential renovations is highlighted, along with the quantification of its benefits. The conversation emphasizes the importance of investing in the plan and continuous communication throughout the project. It highlights the need for intentional spending ...

Guests: Meredith Hamstead MEDes, EP , Cindy Gareau

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