Building Where Others Won't
Designing resilient spaces for Canada's northern frontier
We've spent years figuring out what actually works when temps drop to minus forty. No fluff, just structures that stand up to the harshest conditions you'll find.
We're kind of obsessed with cold climates.
Look, most architects down south think they can just slap some extra insulation on a regular design and call it arctic-ready. That's not how it works. When you're dealing with permafrost, extreme temperature swings, and supply chains that only run a few months a year, you need someone who's actually been there.
Based in Vancouver but focused on the North, we bridge the gap between urban expertise and remote reality. Every project teaches us something new about what survives and what doesn't.
Six core services that keep buildings standing when everything around them wants them to fail.
Creating structures that don't just survive the cold but work with it. We've learned that fighting nature up north is expensive and usually pointless.
Real solutions for real problems. Like making sure your foundation doesn't sink into thawing permafrost, or your pipes don't burst when it's colder outside than a freezer.
Homes that won't bankrupt you in heating costs. When fuel's flown in and electricity's at a premium, efficiency isn't optional.
From mining facilities to community centers, we design buildings that serve their purpose year-round, not just during summer.
Preserving what's already survived decades up north. These old buildings have stories worth keeping, and tricks worth learning from.
Making sure your project doesn't mess up the fragile ecosystems around it. The North's more delicate than it looks.
Climate change is making northern building more complex, not easier. Permafrost that's been stable for centuries is shifting. Traditional knowledge needs to meet modern engineering.
We're not just architects - we're problem solvers who happen to love a challenge. Every project up north is different because the ground beneath it is different, the community using it is different, and the materials you can actually get there are different.
That's what makes this work interesting. There's no cookie-cutter solution when you're building at 60 degrees north.
Our Approach
Whether you're planning a remote facility, upgrading an existing building, or just trying to understand what's actually possible in extreme cold, we're here to help.
Based in Vancouver but working across Canada's northern territories, we bring southern resources to northern realities. No project's too remote or too complicated - honestly, those are the ones we like best.
Give us a call:
(604) 555-0187
Or drop us an email:
info@tundraquinthar.info