Chelsea Gardens Net Zero Affordable Housing, Brampton

Chelsea Gardens Net Zero Affordable Housing

As part of the Region of Peel’s Housing Master Plan to add more than 5,650 new affordable rental units to the housing stock in Peel by 2034, the Peel Housing Corporation engaged Montgomery Sisam Architects to advance the municipality’s 10-year plan and design a new additional affordable residential building within the existing Chelsea Gardens complex, Canada.

Chester House, Nova Scotia Property, Canada

Chester House, Nova Scotia Property, Canada

MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects have just completed a 1,350-square-foot home in Chester, an oceanside village on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, Canada.This two-and-a-half-story house is a prototype of modest living. Culturally and economically appropriate to its setting, the site transcends into the local culture, blending into the landscape.

Canadian Landscape Architect Claude Cormier

Canadian Landscape Architect Claude Cormier

Landscape architect Claude Cormier, the creative force behind of some of Canada’s most beloved, joyous, and critically acclaimed public spaces, has died at his Montreal, Quebec, home on September 15th. He was 63. His lyrical, conceptual approach to designing public spaces leaves a colourful and deeply original imprint on North American cities.