Our Work in the Cold

Real projects from real frozen places - where design meets -40 degrees and keeps standing

Every project here has survived at least one brutal winter, which in our world is the ultimate test. We've learned more from frozen pipes and shifting foundations than any textbook could teach. These aren't just pretty renderings - they're buildings that people actually live and work in when it's cold enough to freeze your coffee mid-sip.

Arctic residential project
Residential

Whitehorse Family Retreat

A 3,200 sq ft home that laughs at Yukon winters. Triple-glazed everything, passive solar doing heavy lifting, and a geothermal system that hasn't quit in five years. The clients wanted warmth without burning through their savings - we delivered.

Whitehorse, YT
Commercial building cold climate
Commercial

Iqaluit Research Hub

Where science meets permafrost. Adjustable foundation handles the ground movement, while the envelope keeps expensive equipment cozy.

Iqaluit, NU
Mountain cabin architecture
Residential

Whistler Mountain Lodge

Ski-in accessibility meets year-round efficiency. The snow load calculations alone took weeks, but that roof hasn't sagged an inch.

Whistler, BC
Community building northern design
Public

Inuvik Gathering Space

Community center that actually brings people together. Designed with local input because we're not gonna pretend we know everything about living there.

Inuvik, NT
Industrial cold climate building
Industrial

Yellowknife Storage Facility

Climate-controlled storage that doesn't cost a fortune to run. Insulation specs that made the contractor double-check our numbers.

Yellowknife, NT
Lakeside home cold climate
Residential

Great Slave Lake House

Panoramic views without turning into an icebox. Floor-to-ceiling windows that actually keep heat in - yeah, it's possible with the right glazing and orientation. The clients were skeptical until their first winter heating bill came in 40% lower than their old place.

Yellowknife, NT
Medical facility northern Canada
Healthcare

Dawson City Medical Center

Healthcare facility where reliability isn't optional. Backup systems for the backup systems, because losing heat here means losing lives. Worked closely with medical staff to nail the layout - turns out architects don't know everything about patient flow.

Dawson City, YT
Mountain hotel architecture
Hospitality

Churchill Aurora Lodge

Tourism meets extreme cold. Guests come for polar bears and northern lights, stay comfortable at -50°C. The heated viewing platforms were a game-changer.

Churchill, MB
Educational facility cold climate
Educational

Fort McMurray Learning Center

School that doubles as a community education hub. Natural light was crucial - those long dark winters need all the brightness we can capture. Solar panels actually work up there, despite what people think. The building pays for itself in energy savings over 15 years, which the school board definitely appreciated.

Fort McMurray, AB
Multi-family residential arctic
Multi-Family

Fairbanks Collective Housing

Affordable doesn't mean cheap. 24-unit complex where insulation and smart design keep costs reasonable for residents. Shared heating system, individual controls - best of both worlds. Fought hard to keep the budget realistic while not cutting corners on what matters. The tenants actually write us thank-you notes during winter, which honestly never gets old.

North Pole, AK (Cross-border project)

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We've done everything from tiny cabins to multi-story complexes. If it's gotta survive winter, we've probably tackled something similar. Let's talk about what you're planning.

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