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Justine Rowbotham-Belot

Aug 232 min read

Small Space, Big Design 

Multi-family residential dwellings ranging from 400-600SF are emerging on the market to meet housing demands. These efficient living...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot

Jun 132 min read

2024 Architecture Trends

Here are the top 4 influences having impact on architectural design in 2024. Sustainable & Energy Efficient Sustainability and energy...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot

May 242 min read

2024 Interior Design Trends

Here are the top 6 design trends we’ve chosen to enhance your space for 2024. Natural wood wall paneling can break up a wall to create an...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot

Apr 163 min read

Project Study: The Imperial Plaza, New Housing from an old Source , Part II

Following Part I of the Imperial Plaza Project Study, Part II highlights the innovations and social and environmental impact of the...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot

Mar 214 min read

Project Study: The Imperial Plaza, New Housing From An Old Source, Part I

Imperial Plaza is located at 111 St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto and forms an integral part of the established Wychwood Park community...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot

Feb 212 min read

Integrated Hotel + Residential Developments

Although it is not a new idea, integrating hotel with purpose-built residential uses within a single building can offer many...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot

Nov 20, 20232 min read

Passive Building Design

Passive Building Design is a design technique to achieve very low energy demand for space heating and cooling. The buildings walls,...

Justine Rowbotham-Belot

May 16, 20232 min read

Geothermal Energy for Condominiums

As the demand for more sustainable multi-family developments increases, so does the opportunity to re-think our energy sources and how we...