Custom Coastal Living
A dark, 1970s build gets a bright, beachy makeover designed for aging in place.
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The Growing Appeal of Green Roofs
A green roof carries out a number of functions. Here’s what you need to know before making this eco-friendly decision.
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Architectural Ecosystem
This Island home, nestled in an untouched forest, was built with energy efficiency and ecosystem restoration in mind. BY NESSA PULLMAN | PHOTOS BY MATT SHANNON When Jillian and Michael first…
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Natural Escape
A peaceful Scandinavian-inspired home was designed to support a young couple’s busy lifestyle. BY NESSA PULLMAN | PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG Trying to balance the desire for outdoor living with…
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Precipice of Design
A remarkable cantilevered home brings dramatic architecture to bayside living. BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY JODY BECK When Tim Agar first met Xinwen Liu, she came to his office…
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Home Reincarnated
After retiring to Hornby Island, a health diagnosis forced this couple to move back to Victoria — where they recreated their dream home. BY NESSA PULLMAN | PHOTOS BY EMA…
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Finding the Perfect Front Door
Choosing the perfect front door can be one of the most complex design decisions homeowners will make. When Barry Moore talks with clients about outfitting a home’s windows and doors,…
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Get to Know: ONE SEED Architecture + Interiors
Creating healthy spaces that tread lightly on the planet: that’s the ethos behind ONE SEED Architecture and Interiors.
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Life on the Water
With its West Coast touches, this Gordon Head luxury home blurs the line between the indoors and the outdoors. BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY JODY BECK Douglas and…
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Lakeside Getaway
A Shawnigan Lake build brings a modern twist to this cabin in the woods. BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY JODY BECK Ashley Howard has a soft spot for Shawnigan…
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