We've spent years figuring out how to make buildings that don't just survive fires—they're designed to stand strong while keeping our planet in mind.
Here in Vancouver, we've watched wildfire seasons get worse. We've seen what happens when buildings aren't ready. That's why we started focusing on fire-resistant design back in 2012—before it was the 'thing' everyone talked about.
Our studio doesn't just slap on fire-resistant materials and call it a day. We're integrating resilience into every corner, every joint, every decision—while making sure the design actually looks good and feels right.
Custom homes that won't buckle under pressure. We've designed over 80 residences across BC that balance safety, style, and your actual lifestyle needs.
This is our bread and butter. From material selection to spatial planning, we're mapping out every detail to minimize fire risk without turning your building into a bunker.
Yeah, fire resistance matters, but so does the planet. We're combining both—sourcing smart materials, reducing waste, keeping your carbon footprint reasonable.
Working with developers and municipalities to plan neighborhoods that can handle what's coming—climate shifts, density pressures, all that complicated stuff.
Old buildings have stories. We're figuring out how to protect those stories while upgrading them to meet modern fire codes—it's trickier than you'd think.
Helping you navigate LEED, Passive House, and other certification paths. We've walked dozens of projects through the process—we know where the headaches hide.
When the clients came to us, they'd already been through two architects. The lot was gorgeous but right in the WUI zone—wildland-urban interface, where fires jump from forest to homes.
We designed a 3,200 sq ft home using Class A roofing, fire-resistant siding, and strategic landscaping. Got them their LEED Gold too. They moved in last spring, and honestly, it's one of our favorites.
View Full PortfolioLook, architecture's always been about shelter. But these days? It's about shelter that can handle whatever nature throws at it. We've been on job sites during heat domes, we've watched smoke roll over the North Shore, and we've talked to families who've evacuated twice in five years.
From single-family homes to multi-unit developments across British Columbia and beyond.
Since 2012, specializing in fire-resistant and sustainable architectural solutions.
Guiding projects through LEED, Passive House, and Built Green certifications successfully.
First off, we listen. Not the nodding-while-thinking-about-lunch kind—actual listening. Your site's got constraints, you've got a budget, and you've got dreams about what this building should be.
Then we dig into the data—fire risk assessments, climate projections, local codes. We're nerds about this stuff. Our lead architect keeps a spreadsheet of fire-resistant materials that's honestly embarrassing.
Throughout the design process, we're balancing safety with livability. Fire-resistant doesn't mean cold or industrial—we've done projects that feel warm, open, connected to nature. It's all about smart material choices and thoughtful detailing.
Understanding your location's specific fire risk factors, vegetation patterns, topography, and local climate conditions.
Sketching out ideas that integrate fire resistance from the ground up—not tacked on as an afterthought.
Choosing products that meet fire codes, sustainability goals, and your aesthetic vision—yeah, all three.
Detailed drawings and specs that contractors can actually build from, with regular site visits to make sure it's happening right.
We're taking on new projects for 2026. If you're thinking about building something resilient—something that'll last—let's grab a coffee and talk it through.