City of North Vancouver’s first Passive House townhouse development.

Tight urban spaces required particular attention to horticultural choices.

Rendered aerial - rooftop planting in metal planter boxes
Autocourt is softened by vines on cable trellises, catenary lighting system.
Autocourt is covered with permeable pavers to reduce stormwater runoff
Lane-facing elevation is softened by robust planting with shorter-growing trees to accommodate overhead Hydro lines
Modest play area in rubber paving material
Whale tail bench to add sculptural element and seating
Lane elevation is studded with small trees
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Credits

Architect - Cornerstone Architects

Landscape Architect - PMG Landscape Architects Ltd.

Construction Management - Noble Construction

Landscape Contractor - Total Ground Effects

Client - Guildford Brook Estates Developments