Habit Studio

09/09/2026

Testing, tweaking, refining.

Our team is putting the PHPP integration through its paces within our BIM software. Exploring workflows, catching the details, and making sure the tools work seamlessly.

A little behind-the-scenes look at the process of making better building performance part of the design workflow.

09/04/2026

Great design isn't about following trends. It's about creating a home that works beautifully for the people who live there.

Our goal wasn't just to renovate. It was to give this beloved home a second act. One filled with a seamless connection to the outdoors.

07/02/2026

This essay is a gentle invitation to slow down and rediscover the wisdom that surrounds us every day. It reminds us that caring for the places we call home can also deepen our connection with ourselves and one another.

Check out the link to read the article and subscribe for more thoughtful pieces.

and a Playlist for Garden Pilgrims

06/14/2026

When a home's flow isn't working, sometimes the answer is to rethink everything. The redesign for the 1880 Halifax heritage home meant relocating the kitchen. Unlocking natural light, improving circulation and creating a true heart of the home.

Visit the link below to read the full article and see the beautiful photos.

Soft colours, vibrant wallpaper, and a clever kitchen decision transformed the main floor of this heritage house.

06/10/2026

Chester Cottage, inside and out. Where light, materials, and shoreline views shape every space.

05/08/2026

A look inside Chester Cottage.
The plan reveals how each space is oriented toward light, views, and daily rhythm. Where living, resting, and gathering unfold naturally within the landscape.

05/05/2026

Proud to share that our firm has been recognized in the 2026 SABMag Green Building Awards. Grateful to our team, partners, and clients who make sustainable design possible every day.

See details of the 10 winning projects of the SABMag 2025 Canadian Green Building Awards.
https://sabmagazine.com/2026-awards-winners/

Commercial Industrial (Large)/Prix commercial/industriel (grande taille)
Co-operators Headquarters by NEO Architecture

Commercial Industrial (Small)/Prix commercial/industriel (petite taille)
BMO Fischer Hallman Branch by Kearns Mancini Architects

Interior Design Award/ Prix design d'intérieur
U of Waterloo, Earth Sciences & Chemistry Building Third Floor
Renovations by mcCallum Sather

Existing Building Upgrade Award/Prix amélioration/rénovation d’un bâtiment existent
Falkland Deep Retrofit by Habit Architecture

Technical Award/ Prix technique
shíshálh Nation 10 Home Rescue Project by Renewal Development

Institutional (Large) Award/Prix institutionnel (grande taille)
Limberlost Place by Moriyama Teshima Architects in joint venture
with Acton Ostry Architects

Residential (Small) Award/ Prix résidentiel (petite taille)
Split Rock Healing House by Taylor Architecture Group

Institutional (Small) Award/Prix institutionnel (petite taille)
FortWhyte Alive Buffalo Crossing by Stantec Architecture Ltd

Mixed Use Award/ Prix usage mixte
Koffler Scientific Reserve Dining and Operations Centre by Montgomery Sisam Architects

Residential (Large) Award/ Prix résidentiel (grande taille)
tul'al’txw – Student Housing Commons at North Island College
by HDR Architecture Associates Inc

We thank all those who took the time and effort to submit a project. We also thank our sponsors:
Inline https://sabmagazine.com/4o1t
Mitsubishi https://sabmagazine.com/evhk
Amexon https://sabmagazine.com/ty1w

Our congratulations to the teams of the winning projects which will be fully published in the SABMag Summer Awards issue. The winning projects and jury comments can be found at : https://sabmagazine.com/2026-awards-winners/

04/28/2026

We’re a close-knit team that values thoughtful design, meaningful relationships, and doing good work with good people.

Our studio is a space where ideas are shared, questions are welcomed, and everyone has a voice.

Check out our website to learn more about our team, and make sure to join our newsletter!

04/24/2026

Understanding the true cost of a home goes far beyond the price to build. Energy, maintenance, inflation, it all adds up.

This real‑world case study breaks down four versions of the same home and reveals how design choices you make today can dramatically shift what you’ll spend over the next 60 years.

The results challenge a lot of assumptions about what’s “affordable” and why high‑performance homes can actually cost less over time.

Read the full article to see the numbers, the comparisons, and the surprising long‑term winner.

https://www.habitstudio.ca/journal/blog-post-title-one-tmtj3

03/27/2026

Through our senses, we experience the world differently.

This is Brent’s list.

Brent is an intern architect at Habit Studio, passionate about design that is aesthetically compelling, environmentally conscious, and socially meaningful.

What would your list include?