For people who care about the planet.

We create buildings that cultivate connections and nourish all your senses.

Spaces where you feel connected to nature,

where you feel connected to others.

Design that makes everyday life a little easier.

Why you should work with us

We take our environmental responsibilities seriously.

Environmental responsibility isn’t an approach or a philosophy. It’s our purpose. With more than
20 years of experience in building science and
10 years in Passive House design, we know how to create the most comfortable and resource-efficient home for you.
We embrace our feminine energy.

We’re a women-led team and we’re unashamedly proud of it. Our feminine energy is rooted in intuition, collaboration, and connection. We lead with curiosity, listen intently, and share our knowledge with passion.
We never let sustainability trump beauty.

Your home can be beautiful and sustainable. By designing with all the senses in mind, we create meaningful homes you can forge a deep connection with.

OUR EXPERTISE:

Blending beauty and sustainability.

Here’s what we offer.

Holistic renovations

Perhaps you’re entering a new chapter in your life, navigating a big life change, or loving your property but not the building that sits on it.

Do you need more space? Privacy? Comfort? Energy efficiency?

Navigating life transitions is often bittersweet and complicated. That’s why we approach renovations with sensitivity and understanding.

We can help you with a whole-building renovation.

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Environmentally responsible residential design in Atlantic Canada.

Photography by Lucia Helder

Habit Architecture

Habit Architecture carries forward Habit Studio’s legacy of thoughtfully crafted single‑family homes, expanding into multi‑unit residential, mixed‑use, and community‑focused projects.

We bring a human centered approach to larger buildings — designing housing and shared spaces that respond to real needs, tight constraints, and long-term use.

Whether working with families, developers, or community partners, people remain at the heart of our work.

We work with developers, housing providers, and community organizations on multi-unit residential and public projects. If you’re planning a housing or community-focused development, we’d love to talk.

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Passive house new builds

You want to build a new custom sustainable home.

You know you want your new home to not only look beautiful but also be environmentally friendly and financially viable.

We can help you build a Passive House that delivers the lowest possible long-term maintenance and operating costs and supports your everyday life with ease and comfort.

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Photography by Nova Scotia Community College

Consulting and Education

We’re deeply invested in climate action. We advocate for sustainable building practices, including deep retrofits and the mainstream adoption of the Passive House approach. And, we’re eager to support our industry colleagues by sharing what we know.

Do you want an expert opinion on a high performance project or deep retrofit? Or are you seeking sustainable education and training opportunities, such as a lunch and learn, webinar, or guest speaker?

We can help.

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If you want to create a healthy environment for you and your family, you’re in the right place.

We design beautiful and sustainable buildings that transform your daily life.

With more than 20 years of experience in building science and Passive House design, we are champions of the environment and sustainable design.

We prefer durable and sustainable materials to fleeting trendy aesthetics.

FULL STORY

We didn't know what to expect when working with an architect. But we can honestly say they exceeded our expectations. And the final product exceeded our expectations on what's possible. We had a vision, but needed some help conceptualizing it. And that’s exactly what Habit Studio did—they helped us create our dream home. If we were to do a second project, we would definitely work with them again.

— Krista B.
This sounds ridiculous, but the Habit team is normal! There are no big egos, they’re super responsive, and most importantly they’re really fun. We’ve all become friends. And I genuinely had a great time working with them. Unlike bigger architecture firms, I didn’t feel like I was part of a big corporate machine. Instead, I got Habit Studio’s full attention.

— Cathy W.
We wanted a green home. One that was energy efficient and incorporated solar. Passive design was all new to us, but we loved the idea of not paying the power company. Judy took the time to educate us on the benefits of passive design. She never pushed us into doing anything, but was instead flexible and open to hearing our ideas.

– Kim G. and Eric M.