How to Build for the West Coast
Master West Coast building with tips on design, materials, and sustainability for the climate.
Architecture
11 posts
Defying Gravity
Explore a stunning cantilevered home that pushes architectural boundaries with innovative engineering.
Filling the Gap: New Housing Development Enhances the Neighbourhood
An architecturally distinct new housing development meets a gap in the neighbourhood — and the housing market. BY KIM PEMBERTON First-time homeowners Catherine Prowse and Cameron McNab may have different…
Bold Beauty: Pearl Block, Aryze’s Edgy Solution to the Missing Middle
BY DAVID LENNAM | PHOTOS BY EMA PETERSON The challenge was a lesson in geometry — finding a way to build on a triangular, mid-block lot that had sat…
The Climate-Friendly Home
Aiming for net zero, or as close to it as you can get, is easier now, thanks to a range of innovative solutions and programs available to homeowners. BY ERIN…
Japanese Inspiration: Eye-catching four-unit townhouse in Sidney
A stacked four-unit townhouse project in Sidney is eye-catching evidence that you can get a lot from a little. BY DAVID LENNAM | PHOTOS BY JAMES JONES It would…
Structural Strategy: The Role of Architects in Custom Builds and Renovations
Custom home project by Carolynn Wilson Architect. Photo: Tony Colangelo Photography. BY SHANNON MONEO Many times, when building a home or doing a renovation, the owner opts to not use…
Splendour in the Trees
Wrapped in dark bronze metal and angled cedar slats, this custom home in Sooke features striking architectural details and was designed to frame the stunning views of the surrounding rainforest.
All About the Views
BY KIM PEMBERTON / PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG A YouTuber’s downtown condo features a sleek custom kitchen, an inspiring home office and a stunning panorama of the city — the…
Taking the Plunge: Adding a Pool to Your Home
Jim Brown and Dustin Wiffen of Kilo Pools have seen a surge in demand over the past year. The concrete pool specialists share their insights into building a backyard oasis.