As we celebrate 20 years of architectural practice, here’s the story of how CSV Architects started and has become one of the leading sustainable architecture firms in Canada.
Read MoreThe Making of a Move - First, Listen!
CSV is moving downtown after 15 years in the Hintonburg neighbourhood. Follow the story of our move as we use the first of the three key elements of our service approach - Listen, Design and Deliver.
Read MoreGetting it Tested
This post is a continuation of the story of CSV’s engagement with the Passive House standard. This time we’ll look at verification of one component of building performance: air tightness testing of the building enclosure.
Read MoreHistoric Kincora Lodge in Gatineau Park Reopens as Boutique Hotel, ‘O’Brien’
After sitting vacant for over twenty years, Kincora Lodge, in Chelsea, Quebec is once again welcoming guests. The most important step in rescuing any abandoned historic building is to find a compatible new use and an owner who will become its guardian. CSV Architects, working with Isabelle Bradbury Architect, has now rehabilitated the lodge as a boutique hotel, transforming the 1930’s structure into a retreat for relaxation, wellness and appreciation of nature.
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