Resilient Architecture

Stand Architecture is committed to creating beautiful, inspired and resilient projects that support both clients and communities. Using a rigorous process and measurable parameters, our solutions achieve a high level of efficiency, while sophisticated and cost-effective systems ensure they are prepared for current and future challenges.

Stand Architecture Inc. is based in Nelson BC and works throughout the province of British Columbia.

Lukas Armstrong

Principal

Architect AIBC RAIC • LEED AP • Passive House Designer

For the past sixteen years Lukas has worked with a range of clientele including BC Housing, Educational Institutions, Interior Health, Municipalities, Regional Districts, Private Developers, Non-Profit groups and Individuals.

As a LEED AP and Certified Passive House Consultant, Lukas is most passionate about creating healthy, resilient, low energy and low-carbon projects that serve the community. His projects respond to our changing climate, and create a sense of security, optimism, and opportunities to thrive.

Lukas has a pragmatic approach to design and construction that achieves project goals while respecting project budgets. His training and experience in stakeholder engagement, combined with an Integrated Design Process ensures that all voices are heard, and that projects reflect the intentions of the client.

Lukas lives outside of Nelson BC, in an intergenerational Passive House triplex with his extended family. He enjoys growing and preserving food from their permaculture inspired garden, and spending time on the lake and in the mountains of this beautiful place he is grateful to live in.

Lukas was a Founder and Principal at Cover Architectural Collaborative Inc. from 2013-2023.

Past Work

Professional Experience

2023-Present - Stand Architecture Inc. (Founder and Principal)
2013-2023 - Cover Architectural Collaborative Inc. (Founder and Principal)
2010-2012 - Public Architecture + Communication
2008-2013 - Lukas Armstrong, Design + Consulting
2007-2008 - University of Calgary Design Team
2007 - Ziedler Architects
2006 - Housebrand Architecture
2005 - Broadway Architects

Education

2024 - Reconciling Reconciliation Through Design - RAIC
2024 - Basin Business Advisors Program - CBT
2024 - High Performance Building Enclosures - Community Energy Association
2024 - CAGBC Low Carbon Training
2024 - Low carbon Training - RAIC
2024 - Zero Carbon Step Code for Part 09 - Community Energy Association
2024 - First Nations Deep Energy Retrofits - Community Energy Association
2024 - Mixed use MURB design seminar - Passive House Canada
2024 - Low cost MURB design and construction course - Passive House Canada
2021 - First Nations Engagement Training w/ Michele Sam
2021 - Indigenous Canada - University of Alberta online course
2020 - CBT Revup business training program
2019 - IAP2 Engagement Training
2013 - Passive House Designer Certification
2009 - LEED AP Certification
2004-2008 - University of Calgary - Masters of Architecture
2001-2004 - Emily Carr University - Bachelor of Design/Industrial Design
1999-2000 - Langara College - Fine Arts Program