The Confluence - One of Canada's first public buildings to combine the technologies of Passive House and Mass Timber. Photo Credit: Matt Bolt Photography

The 1896 building is 128 years old heritage building in Kaslo BC. Stand Architecture assisted with renovating the building to include three residential suites and a commercial suite facing the street.

The Le Roi Mall is a 94 year old heritage building in Rossland BC. Stand Architecture assisted with renovating the building to include retail on both the 1st and 2nd floor.

The Dawson Creek (DC),  Community Hub is driven by the desire to reduce DC’s Operational Carbon through the installation of solar panels on public buildings. DC receives significant sun through the year, making solar energy viable. DC also needs a new public gathering place. 

The Community Hub is envisioned as a 600 sqm unconditioned space. The roof would be translucent solar panels, turning the majority of the space into a four season shelter similar to a solarium. A small amount of floor area would be conditioned to protect the wet areas from frost during the winter.

The space could then support a variety of public activities and amenities, including the farmers market, live shows, weather protected play space for childcare, private rental, civic events, etc.

The building aspired to be Net Carbon Positive, using low embodied carbon construction materials and producing significantly more energy that it uses.

The Valley View Home in Blewett BC is an excellent example of mountain modern design, blending contemporary modernist design strategies with wood based materials and detailing.

Bedford Road House is a certified Passive House triplex, and was the first certified Multi-Family project in Canada. The project demonstrates how to build a high efficiency multi residential building with a minimum construction premium over conventional construction. The Bedford Road House was awarded the 2015 NAPHN Design Award at the North American Passive House Conference.

This mountain cabin located in Beasley BC was designed in collaboration with the client, who was also the builder. This low cost modern home includes a double height space along the south side of the building that allows the winter sun to flood in. 

Skyholm is a single family home that explores many energy efficient design strategies. The features include an advanced envelope, heat recovery air exchange, efficient heat distribution, ang wrap-around enclosed decks on three sides, which include a solarium and provide protection from the persistent winds. Skyholm formed the basis for a successful application to the Provincial “Super Efficient New Construction” grant program,  which resulted in a significant grant to design and build Bedford Road House, a Certified PassiveHouse in Nelson BC.