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Arthur C. Clarke famously remarked how inappropriate it is to call our planet Earth when it is so clearly Ocean. ​The same principle applies to human biology. The majority of our physical makeup is water, and without it, human survival is measured in days. It is only fitting, then, that forward-thinking residential design begins with…

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“Design” is a catch-all term. When applied to our homes and the built environment, true mastery often comes down to a thoughtful eclecticism. ​While design is inherently cyclical, frequently echoing past eras, there is a quiet evolution in how we fuse distinct styles and trends. In essence, memory serves as our primary source of inspiration,…

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In the 1990s, governments began taking a serious interest in environmental construction. In Canada, the National Research Council’s (NRC) R-2000 program initially focused on increasing insulation in residential builds and managing the related challenges of air and vapor control. Given Canada’s cold climate for much of the year, future utility demands were a growing concern,…

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Design-build projects live and die by budget. So let’s start where every smart homeowner does: understanding your property’s value and the real estate market around it. Skip that step, and you’re putting the cart before the horse. Honestly, this separates the pros from everyone else. Real estate is generally considered a long-term investment — over…

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