Solterre Design
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Our philosophy is simple: great green architecture meeting the client's needs.
In delivering a quality service and product, we welcome the challenge to provide your project on time, on budget, and with concern for the environment. We achieve this by understanding the particular effects of natural resources, materials and energy on the built environment, and by incorporating good design principles while keeping economy in mind. We have project experience and expertise in LEED certification, energy efficient and off-grid projects. Ultimately, Solterre aims to build better instead of bigger -- by incorporating design features that make smaller spaces more adaptable, aesthetically-pleasing, financially and environmentally beneficial.
We were so pleased to do a final walk through with our client the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources for their new head office and laboratory in Eskasoni. This high performance building features a living roof and rooftop solar that is designed to offset the majority of its energy use.
Architect: Solterre
Contractor: Lindsay Construction
Project Manager: Livingston Engineering Associates
MEP: AH Roy & Associates
Structural: ADEL
Civil: Strait Engineering
Energy: Equilibrium Solutions
Landscape: Vollick McKee Petersmann
05/13/2026
Celebrating 10 years of the Ecology Action Center office build with a great client. As far as we know this is still the most energy efficient office renovation in Canada.
01/19/2026
Snowed in at the Concept House!
A late start today as we get shovelled out ⛄️
01/08/2026
We are thrilled to announce that our project The Lunenburg Community Food Hub is having its grand opening this Saturday! We welcome everyone to attend. Solterre is proud to be a part of this project that will help address local food insecurity for years to come.
Please visit Lunenburg Community Food Hub and Pantry for more information about this event and to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Food Hub.
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
📅 January 10, 2026 (rain date January 17, 2026)
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 237 Victoria Road, Lunenburg
This special celebration will include:
✨ Ribbon cutting with local leaders & community partners
✨ Warm hot chocolate station
✨ A cozy s’mores station
✨ Tours of the brand-new facility
✨ Time to connect, share, and celebrate what we’ve built together
12/24/2025
Our Solterre crew wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season and a bright start to the new year!
12/23/2025
Are you team traditional or modern (gingerbread) architecture? We are feeling very festive over here ✨
Extra points if you can recognize the first house!
10/04/2025
Hello Lunenburg!
We are looking for your input on the need for long-term housing in Lunenburg. Whether you are a resident (renter or owner), employee or lover of the town, please take 2-minutes and scan the QR code or click the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DR5HLDY
All information anonymous. Also please help the Town officials with your input before October 15.
Email: [email protected]
09/26/2025
Ethan Hawke visited our Mulgrave Road Theatre (MRT) project this past summer and we’re still buzzing about it!
He spoke about the importance of theatre and community development. We thank him for his support of this special project.
09/19/2025
Join us for an informative webinar on our award winning Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association Administration Office and Resiliency Centre project as part of the Awards - Zero Carbon Design Showcase.
Date: September 23rd, 2025
Time: 2-3pm Atlantic
Location: Online
For more details and to register see the link below:
https://portal.cagbc.org/CAGBC/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=ON250811WE&WebsiteKey=d8586933-4b1d-407a-94e0-9e593dac0a84
09/16/2025
Our Solterre team enjoyed our summer retreat day last week at our homophone friend’s spa on the Bay of Fundy. Glorious day!
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3008 Oxford Street, Suite 202
Halifax, NS
B3L2W5
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |