The Charter Telecom Headquarters in Victoria stands as a pioneering mass timber structure, making history as one of the first commercial offices in North America to achieve Passive House certification. Designed to prioritize occupant well-being alongside sustainability goals, the project utilized locally sourced BC wood and innovative construction sequences to overcome complex site constraints. By balancing exposed mass timber aesthetics with high-performance engineering, the building proves that significant energy reductions and lower life-cycle costs are attainable for commercial developments. Project Details Category: Commercial Status: Completed Size: 1486  m², four-storey structure Location: Sooke Road Features:[...]

Connected to the former Rollin Art Centre, the Port Alberni Childcare Centre serves as a state-of-the-art facility designed to address a critical community need for early childhood infrastructure. The project provides 88 childcare spaces within a structure that prioritizes both occupant well-being and environmental stewardship. Supported by $4.1 million in grant funding, the design integrates into its cultural context, offering a bright and functional environment for the city’s families. As a model for modern institutional architecture, the facility was engineered to exceed the highest requirements of the BC Energy Step Code. The layout features expansive, light-filled learning areas and[...]