Crafting resilient spaces that embrace the beauty of Canada's frozen landscapes

We're not just building structures—we're designing homes and spaces that actually work with winter, not against it. Because honestly, fighting minus-thirty doesn't make sense.

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Yeah, we're kinda obsessed with winter design

After 12 years working in Vancouver and spending way too many weekends in Whistler, I've learned something pretty crucial: most buildings here aren't designed for the climate they're actually in. They're built like we live somewhere warm.

That's where we come in. Our studio focuses on creating spaces that don't just survive Canadian winters—they thrive in them. We're talking triple-pane windows that actually make sense, passive solar design that cuts your heating bill in half, and layouts that bring light into those dark January afternoons.

Sustainable architecture isn't about following trends. It's about understanding your site, respecting the climate, and creating buildings that'll last generations without costing a fortune to heat.

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What we actually do

Six core services, all rooted in cold-climate expertise and real-world experience

Residential Architecture

Custom homes that feel right for how you actually live. We've designed everything from mountain cabins to urban laneway houses, each one tailored to its owners and its environment.

Commercial Building Design

Offices, retail spaces, and mixed-use buildings that don't hemorrhage energy. Your operating costs matter, and we design with that in mind from day one.

Energy-Efficient Building Systems

Geothermal, solar integration, heat recovery ventilation—all the tech that actually pays for itself. We'll walk you through what makes sense for your project and what's just hype.

Cold Climate Construction Consulting

Got a project that's already underway but running into thermal bridging issues or condensation problems? We've seen it all and can help troubleshoot before small issues become expensive mistakes.

Interior Space Planning

How you move through a space matters, especially when you're dealing with coats, boots, and ski gear. We design interiors that work for real Canadian living.

Sustainable Design Solutions

From material selection to site orientation, we integrate sustainability into every decision. It's not a separate checkbox—it's how we approach every project from the start.

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Why winter-focused design isn't just nice—it's necessary

Here's the thing: Canada isn't getting warmer in winter anytime soon. And even with climate change, we're still dealing with freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and months of limited daylight.

Buildings designed for moderate climates just don't cut it here. We've renovated too many homes where ice dams destroyed roofs, where "energy-efficient" windows still felt like standing next to a fridge, where mold grew because nobody thought about vapor barriers properly.

Our approach starts with the climate. We study sun angles, prevailing winds, snowfall patterns. We spec materials that actually perform at -20°C. We design for how people really live during winter—not some idealized version that ignores reality.

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Recent projects worth checking out

A few favorites from the past couple years

Mountain residence

Whistler Passive House

Net-zero energy home that stays warm without backup heating down to -15°C

Commercial building

North Shore Office Complex

Commercial space with 60% lower heating costs than code minimum

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We're always up for discussing new ideas over coffee. Let's figure out if we're a good fit.

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