Whitehorse Northern Hub
Mixed-use development that actually makes sense up north. We combined retail, office space, and community areas with geothermal heating - cuts energy costs by about 60%. The trick was working with permafrost instead of fighting it.
Banff Passive House
Client wanted a mountain retreat that wouldn't cost a fortune to heat. We went full passive house standards - triple-glazed everything, super-insulated envelope, heat recovery ventilation. Stays warm even when it's -30°C outside.
Iqaluit Urban Greenway
Designing parks where winter lasts 9 months? Challenge accepted. Created year-round public spaces with windbreaks, solar-powered lighting, and ice paths that double as walking trails in summer.
Arctic Research Station
Built this one on stilts to avoid messing with permafrost - learned that lesson the hard way years ago. Modular design means they can expand it without major disruption. Wind turbines + solar panels keep it running off-grid most of the year.
Dawson City Historic Theatre
1920s building that was falling apart. We preserved the original character while sneaking in modern insulation and HVAC systems. Hardest part? Convincing the heritage committee that you can't see insulation from the outside.
Yellowknife Housing Co-op
Affordable housing doesn't mean cheap construction, especially not up here. Shared geothermal loop between 12 units brings costs down. Southern exposure + smart glazing = free solar heating when the sun's actually out.
Fort McMurray Recreation Complex
Indoor-outdoor facility that works in all seasons. Large south-facing windows for those long winter days, retractable walls for summer. The HVAC system's smart enough to adjust based on occupancy - saves them about $40k annually.
Inuvik Greenhouse Initiative
Growing fresh veggies above the Arctic Circle? Yeah, we made it work. Integrated greenhouse design with thermal mass storage - grows food year-round and heats the attached building. Pretty cool, actually.