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Why Your Multi-Family Home Should Have Stone Architecture

Architecture, Sustainable LivingSeptember 21, 2020301Views 0Likes 0Comments

When it comes to building materials, you have a swath of options to choose from, but stone architecture can be one of the best. Stone is one of the most versatile materials out there and provides significant benefits to choosing it over other materials. Plus, it adds a modern polished look. We provide a breakdown of…

Ongoing Architectural Trends for 2020

Architecture, Design, InspirationsJune 9, 2020289Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we get further into the year, some predicted trends fall by the wayside while others dominate the market . Architectural trends are constantly shifting and changing as the current defini tion for what it means to be “modern” also changes throughout the year. Here are a few of the major trends we’ve noticed…

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

Architecture, City Planning, NewsApril 3, 2020216Views 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, 2020248Views 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…

Global Flooding and Architecture: What Can Venice Teach Us?

Architecture, Design, NewsNovember 21, 2019279Views 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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Floating Architecture & BC Boat House Solutions

Architecture, Design, InspirationsAugust 20, 2019253Views 0Likes 1Comment

Living on the water is many peoples’ dream. While floating homes and houseboats may not be a year-round option on Okanagan Lake, many locations in BC support floating architecture communities. Architecturally Distinct Solutions in Kelowna can help you design your ultimate abode. Tiny Homes & Floating Architecture The tiny home revolution is on the rise…