Explore collaboration and adaptability in crafting innovative environments in an integrated design studio, from a junior’s perspective.
Building Envelopes: Essentials for Sustainable Architecture
While its role typically goes unmentioned, the building envelopes process significantly impacts a building’s performance and sustainability, making it an imperative component of any project. At METAFOR, we create high-performance building envelopes that align with sustainable design principles. What is a Building Envelope? A building envelope is the physical barrier between the interior and exterior environments, including walls, roofs, windows, …
Sustainable Design at Every Stage: Creating for Tomorrow
With green initiatives more prevalent than ever, sustainable design has become more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. By integrating energy efficiency, environmentally conscious materials, and innovative building practices, sustainable design not only minimizes environmental impact but also creates healthier, more resilient spaces for the future. Understanding Sustainable Design Sustainably designed architecture aims to reduce a building’s negative environmental influence …
Architecture Design Mastery: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality
Architecture design is the cornerstone of creating spaces that resonate visually and functionally. At METAFOR, we specialize in crafting architectural designs that harmonize beauty with practicality, resulting in inspiring and highly functional environments.The Essence of Architecture Design Architecture design goes beyond constructing buildings; it’s an art form that shapes human experiences. Each design choice reflects a commitment to creating spaces …
Energy Efficiency Over Generation: The Power of Passive House Principles in Alberta, Canada
Explore collaboration and adaptability in crafting innovative environments in an integrated design studio, from a junior’s perspective.
The Impact of NECB 2020 on Building Performance and Design
Explore the implications of NECB 2020 on building performance and design, including compliance paths, performance tiers, and energy efficiency measures.
The Impact of Integration in a Design Studio: A Junior’s Perspective
Explore collaboration and adaptability in crafting innovative environments in an integrated design studio, from a junior’s perspective.
Making Dollars and Sense: Sustainability Focused Strategies in Addressing Canada’s Housing Crisis
Bridlewood Affordable Housing, Calgary, ABLaunched in March 2023, Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund is a $4B initiative managed by the Federal Government and is set to run until 2026-27. Joining the ranks of growing cities such as London, Vaughn, Hamilton, Brampton, and Halifax, western cities such as Kelowna (announced late October) Calgary (announced November 14) and anticipated for Edmonton (according to …
