Crafting structures that embrace winter's beauty

We don't fight the cold - we design around it, with it, for it.

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Winter architecture approach

Yeah, we're a bit obsessed with winter

Look, most architects treat cold climates like they're some kind of problem to solve. But here in the north? Winter's not a bug - it's literally half the year. So we got into this thinking, what if buildings could actually work WITH the snow, ice, and those long dark evenings instead of just... enduring them?

Over the past decade, we've learned that sustainable design in places like ours isn't just about slapping on better insulation. It's about understanding how light moves during those short winter days, how snow loads can actually be part of your aesthetic, and why thermal mass matters more than your heating bill would suggest.

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What we actually do

Six core areas where we've spent years getting it right

Residential Design

Homes that don't just survive winter - they make you want to stay in and enjoy it. We've done everything from compact cabins to multi-generational family dwellings.

Commercial Architecture

Spaces where people actually want to work, even when it's dark at 4pm. Energy efficiency that makes your CFO happy too.

Sustainable Building Consulting

Got a project that needs real sustainability advice? Not the greenwashing kind - the actual math and material choices that matter.

Winter Climate Optimization

This is our specialty. Snow management, daylighting strategies, thermal performance - all the stuff that makes northern buildings work properly.

Interior Space Planning

Making interiors that feel spacious and bright when you're spending way more time indoors than you'd like. It's trickier than it sounds.

Heritage Building Restoration

Bringing old buildings up to modern performance standards without losing what made them special in the first place.

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Recent projects we're proud of

Each one taught us something new about building in the cold

Residential project

Alpine Retreat

Whistler, BC

Commercial project

North Shore Office Complex

North Vancouver, BC

Heritage restoration

Historic Warehouse Conversion

Gastown, Vancouver

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Buildings that'll still make sense in 50 years

Climate's changing, and nowhere's that more obvious than in cold regions. We're seeing shorter winters, heavier snow events, and temperature swings that old building codes never anticipated.

So we design for resilience. Passive heating and cooling that works whether it's -20 or +30. Materials that can handle freeze-thaw cycles. Structures that adapt to changing conditions without needing a complete overhaul.

It's not about predicting the future perfectly - it's about building flexibility into every project from day one.

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Got a project in mind?

Whether you're just starting to think about it or you've got detailed plans already, we'd love to hear what you're working on. First conversation's always casual - just coffee and ideas.

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