As the two made plans to address their own immediate housing needs, they began to think bigger and started reflecting on the evolving nature of modern dwelling spaces. Looking toward West Coast Modernism, Lang adapted the idea of the post-and-beam house to suit the contemporary needs of Vancouver, which faces both rising land prices and increasing population density. These stacked houses allow separate residences to be prefabricated and assembled using a modular system of posts and beams. Ultimately, Lang sees the traditional horizontal configuration of the single-family home giving way to a vertical orientation, one that deviates from the model espoused by the high-rise condominium.