Imagine living in a home that naturally stays cozy in the dead of winter and refreshingly cool during the peak of summer, all while slashing heating and cooling bills by up to 90 percent. It sounds like science fiction, but it is actually a proven building standard known as "Passive House" (or Passivhaus).

Humans spent 99% of their evolutionary history adapting to the natural world. Today, we spend roughly 90% of our lives inside sealed, climate-controlled boxes. This massive shift has left us chronically stressed, fatigued, and disconnected.

Winner of the 2026 Award of Excellence in Architecture from the Quebec Association of Architects, the Aubé House is more than just a beautifully designed residence. It is a physical timeline—a space where a rich family history meets breathtaking modern design.

Imagine a building that gives back exactly as much as it takes. It keeps you warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and runs all your appliances without draining the power grid. It sounds like science fiction, but it is actually the very real, rapidly growing world of "Net-Zero Energy" architecture.

A Precise Domestic Response to Contemporary Mobility. Not all houses are designed for permanence; some are conceived to respond to movement, repetition, and restraint. N Weekday House belongs to the latter—architecture defined by rhythm rather than monumentality.

A landmark transformation is underway at Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats, where a groundbreaking energy project is turning the city’s wastewater into a primary power source.

From prefabricated capsules that can be shipped anywhere in the world to micro-apartments in dense cities and even igloo-shaped residences, this year’s selection of tiny homes has it all. But what does it actually mean to live in an era of "housing compression"?

Featuring raw concrete furniture designed to punish your shins, a ceiling full of dangling plastic crates that look like a Tetris game gone wrong, and LED lighting bright enough to perform open-heart surgery—this Mallorcan spot proves that 'minimalism' is just code for 'we forgot to finish the drywall.

The construction industry is reaching a turning point. As traditional methods face rising costs and mounting environmental pressures, off-site innovation is emerging not just as a tool, but as the new blueprint for high-performance design.

Quayside is one of the most significant housing projects in Toronto’s history. It isn't just a development; it is a long-term vision to transform the waterfront into an inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant community.

In recent years, the concept of the "Circular Economy" has permeated almost every sector. Architecture is no exception; it has been deeply influenced by this movement, as evidenced by the growing number of projects and buildings designed with these principles in mind.

Originally a BMW Group corporate hotel since 1942, the site saw a turning point in 2008 when the original structure was demolished. Architects Oskar Leo Kaufmann and Albert Rüf stepped in with a vision that, nearly two decades later, still feels remarkably ahead of its time.

Common Ground, located in South Korea, stands as a landmark of modular innovation. This 5,300 sqm commercial hub, spanning four floors, was constructed entirely from 200 upcycled shipping containers.

One of the many ways to redefine large, abandoned commercial surfaces—such as shopping malls—is to repurpose them for the sports, recreation, and community sectors. A key advantage of these sectors is their ability to adapt to any space, shape, or surface area.