B.O.A. Design

08/24/2013

Project in progress

08/24/2013

Design Concepts

04/11/2013

Now that the snow is gone, who has been thinking about renovation projects? What are you planning on getting done this summer?

03/21/2013

At the national home show. So much to see and do.

03/18/2013

Cardboard tubes and shipping containers used to erect a replacement to the landmark gothic cathedral destroyed in an earthquake. How cool is that! The replacement structure, not the earthquake, I mean.

Courtesy of Christchurch City Libraries' Flickr Shigeru Ban just can’t get enough of paper tubes. The Japanese architect, renowned for his design of

02/08/2013

Did you know that a 3 bedroom earthship will divert 750+ car and truck tires from the dump!

01/29/2013

Have a discussion about AC/DC with some clients. And no, I don't mean the band!

01/28/2013

Love the earthship concept, but now I plan to make them suit our environment here in Ontario. Inspired by our natural landscapes.

01/25/2013

Initiating the design of a net zero building here in Collingwood! This will be the first Earthship in the Collingwood.

01/16/2013

Are earthships gaining in popular acceptance? Got three calls about them in the last two days. Exciting stuff.

12/22/2012

I especially like the lego loft...

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1NyAef/inhabitat.com/top-6-furniture-and-interior-stories-of-2012-vote-for-your-favorite/

12/18/2012

Great little lakeside cabin built for under $50,000 and completely off grid. Small footprint with a small eco footprint to match.

http://network.aia.org/SmallProjectPractitioners/Home/SmallProjectsAwardsProgram/2012Recipients/cape_russell/

The owners commissioned the architect to design and coordinate construction of an off-the-grid lakeside pavilion with integrated water reclamation and photovoltaic technology for weekend use. A lightweight steel structure was chosen for durability and ease of fabrication. This structure was shop fit...