Featured Projects
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  • Featured Projects
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  • Doctor of Design – BAAKFIL

    This Doctor of Design thesis introduces BAAKFIL, a new paradigm to address the housing crisis in Canada with a focus in Edmonton, Alberta. The research objective is to explore a practice-based solution through a new business model and an architectural design tool-kit to illustrate how this model can be applied.

  • The Gun Sculpture – A Travelling Exhibition

    Using a recycled and re-built, self-contained 53’ semi trailer, sail making and industrial tent technology, a travelling exhibition is being organised to promote peace making in communities.

    Learn more about the sculpture itself at www.gunsculpture.com

  • Beyond Green-Going Nature-al

    To celebrate the 35th Anniversary milestone of the practice, the firm published an eBook that surveys some of its most unique, award winning projects, including work completed in collaboration with others…

    Download the eBook

  • INFILLHAUS

    INFILLHAUS is a thesis about urban infill and densification of mature neighborhoods. A relatively new concept in Edmonton, this archetype thus far typically transposes suburban development standards onto skinny lots – resulting in projects that are neither sympathetic nor in scale to these more established precincts in the City. This project explores innovation, compact, flexible living and environmental responsiveness in an urban densification context, with a lesser reliance on the automobile.

 

What's New

    New Book by Barry Johns

    Routledge Books has announced the release of Effective Urban Densification: A Guide for Professionals and the Housing Industry by Barry Johns. Building on his Doctor of Design thesis, the book tackles two pressing urban challenges in North America: housing affordability and the need for densification to combat urban sprawl. The BAAKFIL framework is introduced, offering a fresh perspective on revitalizing mature neighbourhoods while maintaining their character.

    Pre-orders start October 14 and copies begin shipping on November 4 2024.

 

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