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What Does It Mean to Be Net-Zero Ready in the Okanagan?

Architecture, City Planning, NewsApril 3, 2020214Views 0Likes 0Comments

With the rise of improvements to the construction of buildings , more environmentally-friendly structures are being built now than ever before . And a new type of building has started to become more of a trend: net-zero buildings. A net zero building in British Columbia is a structure t hat has zero net energy consumption.…

Where Old and New Collide: The Intersection of Smart Tech and Green Design

Architecture, Design, InspirationsMarch 16, 2020246Views 0Likes 0Comments

With so much talk about “going green” and reducing environmental impact in recent years, “smart green buildings” have been popping up more and more. Green building is specifically defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as “...the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting…

Promoting Productivity Through Innovative Office Design

Architecture, DesignJanuary 24, 2020240Views 0Likes 0Comments

There’s little doubt that the design of your office affects the amount of work achieved in it. That’s what the research says at least. Office Design Productivity Research A 2014 study highlighted that plants and greenery within an office can increase productivity by up to 15% - while increasing staff happiness. Natural light and access to health…

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How Smart City Technology Is Influencing City Life

Architecture, City PlanningDecember 30, 2019290Views 0Likes 0Comments

While you’ve likely heard of payphones ( or ma de a call in one only to deal with the awful smell a nd ripped or missing pages o f the provided phone book), there are many reasons why you haven’t seen many around anymore. That’s because they, like other technologies, are being phased out…

Global Flooding and Architecture: What Can Venice Teach Us?

Architecture, Design, NewsNovember 21, 2019278Views 0Likes 0Comments

We don’t have to look around the world very far to hear about the latest global flooding and architecture catastrophes. Venice has been in the news a ton lately regarding high tides that are causing chaos. Of course, flood-prone locations and cities built below sea-level such as New Orleans and coastal cities such as San Diego, …

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Designing Your Ultimate Okanagan Dock

Architecture, Design, Inspirations, NewsSeptember 19, 2019222Views 0Likes 0Comments

Summer storms, intense wind, and excessive flooding can take their toll on your Okanagan dock. Any type of property damage can be a stressful and expensive ordeal. And, waiting for insurance claims and deciding if it is worth taking a hit on your policy are other factors to consider. Architecturally Distinct Solutions can help you…