Crafting Resilient Spaces for Canada's Harsh Beauty

We've spent years figuring out what actually works when you're building in the cold. Not just theory from textbooks - real solutions that stand up to our winters.

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Cold climate architecture

Why Northern Architecture Isn't Just Regular Building with Extra Insulation

Look, I've seen too many buildings fail because someone thought cold climate design was just about throwing more insulation at the problem. It's way more complicated than that.

We're talking thermal bridging, moisture management, wind loads that'll make your eyes water, and materials that actually perform when it's -30 outside. Plus, there's the whole issue of making spaces that people actually want to live in during those long, dark winters.

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What We Actually Do

Six main areas where we've gotten pretty good at solving problems that come with building in Canada's climate.

Residential Architecture

Homes that actually work for how people live up here. Energy-efficient, comfortable year-round, and built to last decades of freeze-thaw cycles.

Commercial Building Design

Office spaces, retail, mixed-use... we've done it all. The trick is balancing operational costs with occupant comfort when it's cold half the year.

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Construction

Not just greenwashing - we're talking real performance metrics, passive house standards, and materials sourced responsibly. It's gotta work, not just look good on paper.

Cold Climate Engineering Solutions

This is where we really nerd out. HVAC systems that don't bankrupt you, foundation designs that handle frost heave, and weatherproofing that actually lasts.

Heritage Building Restoration

Old buildings have character, but they weren't designed for modern energy standards. We figure out how to upgrade them without losing what makes 'em special.

Interior Space Planning

Layout matters more than you'd think, especially when dealing with limited daylight and the need to maximize natural light during winter months.

Recent Projects Worth Checking Out

A few examples of what we've been working on lately. Each one had its own unique challenges - that's what keeps it interesting.

Residential project

Whistler Mountain Residence

Net-zero energy home that stays cozy at 2000m elevation

Commercial project

Downtown Mixed-Use Development

Retail + office space with 40% lower heating costs than code minimum

Heritage restoration

Gastown Heritage Retrofit

1912 warehouse transformed without compromising the original character

Sustainable building

North Shore Passive House

Certified passive house that barely needs a furnace in Vancouver winters

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Whether you're at the "just thinking about it" stage or ready to go with plans, let's talk. We do free initial consultations to figure out if we're a good fit for what you need.

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