Awards & Media
We take pride in our work and strive for excellence with each project. Over the years we have won recognition and captured the imagination of both those in our industry and the public, we share this with you here and invite any questions you may have about how these projects could inform your goals.
Case Studies & Awards
The CARE Awards are the premier industry event showcasing Canada’s leaders is in sustainable West Coast design and construction. We share the projects that received recognition here for you to get to know our work better.
Beauty in the Wilderness
Perched High on 20 Acres of Mountaintop
A life off the grid is anything but rustic in this renovated Metchosin home.
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Castlerock
Recreated with High Style and a Laid-Back Modern Spirit
Warm white walls with black accents and natural wood surfaces strike a balance between casual and chic.
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Castlerock
Gold Medal 2021
Care Awards Vancouver Island
Category: Best Residential Renovation or Restoration
Falu Rote
House
Gold Medal 2022
Care Awards Vancouver Island
Category: Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $1,000,000
English Country Revival
Silver Medal 2022
Care Awards Vancouver Island
Category: Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $1,000,000
Green Builder
of the Year
Silver Medal 2022
Care Awards Vancouver Island
Category: Small Volume
Publications
The articles are a great way to get to know us better, if you are new to our work. Our work as has been featured in numerous publications online and in print, including YAM, TWEED, Boulevard, Modern Home and Spruce.
YAM | March 2023
Contrast and Complement
We are getting old, so it's important we have a place that will work for us into the future…
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TWEED | Winter 2022
A connection to the past
Most importantly, we wanted the kitchen to feel like it was a natural part of the design...
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Boulevard | June 2022
Metamorphosis
To have the old windows juxtaposed with quite a contemporary light, I really like the way that works...
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Boulevard | 2023
Influencers Issue
"Come as you are" is rooted in the core values of Green Island Builders…
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Spruce | Winter 2022
Beauty in the wilderness
It makes more sense to reuse the existing structures we have...
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Boulevard | 2022
Influencers Issue
We will adapt to evolving economies and we will continue to be a leader...
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Boulevard | December 2022
Bright, red and ready for love
Inside, the aesthetic of the house came together flawlessly…
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Douglas | February 2023
A construction company with soul
Working to a high standard is a critical part of making a personal and professional difference in society...
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Douglas | August 2023
Power tools
It really comes down to just one thing: Construction is still a difficult place for women...
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Modern Home Magazine
Craftsman Revival
Uncover the interior’s hidden beauty to reveal its personality and celebrate its time-worn craftsmanship....
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Modern Home Magazine
Forest House
We decided immediately that the view was so incredible, it would be great to incorporate that in the shower, as privacy was not an issue…
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Modern Home Magazine
Calm and collected
We love to host gatherings, so I wanted a place where guests would feel comfortable enough to kick back and put their feet up.
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Modern Home Magazine
Modern Rustic Kitchen Rejuvenation
Shaker pegs allow for the more beautiful kitchen accessories to be on display and at arms reach…
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Modern Home Magazine
Interview With Martin Scaia
I believe that the solutions to our current environmental issues will be solved in small, practical, everyday actions…
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Spruce Magazine
Beauty in the Wilderness
We comment on it all the time, how lucky we are to live here and how much we love the place. To be honest, it’s not easy, but the challenges are worth it and we’re fortunate to live here in this space…
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Modern Home Magazine
Creating Hygge in a Fernwood Commercial Renovation
Think coziness, connection, firelight, good conversation, safety, warm tea, candles…
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Victoria Residential Builders Association
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Independent Contractors & Builders Association
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Living Wage for Families BC
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Built Green Canada
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Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
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Vancouver Island Construction Associtation
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BC Centre For Women in The Trades
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Camosun Women in Trades
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