PRESS & PUBLICATIONS
A shipbuilding school brings hands-on making back to Halifax’s waterfront.
Canadian Architect [2026] - Boatbuilding and Belonging: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Boat School, Halifax, Nova Scotia
RHAD Architects shares the philosophy behind their work, explaining how thoughtful design, environmental responsibility, and community impact come together to create architecture with lasting purpose.
SHARP Magazine [2024] - RHAD Thinks Beyond the Build
Photo courtesy of Julian Parkinson.
Halifax Examiner [2023] - Bridgewater's Treehouse cohousing project nears completion, the first in Atlantic Canada
Designed around sustainability, shared resources, and connection, Treehouse Village Ecohousing in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia includes energy-efficient homes, common spaces, and accessible features.
SABMag: Atlantic Focus [2024] - (S)Efficient House: Compact Design a Rethink on Housing and Retirement
Features (S)Efficient House. The project prioritizes sustainability, energy efficiency, and a lifestyle focused on simplicity, proving that less can provide elevated living.
New World Publishing [2024] - Three Centuries of Public Art Volume II Halifax Regional Municipality New, Old, and Forgotten
Features the Halifax Explosion Markers.
Photo courtesy of Megan Gainer
The Cedar Book Volume 15 [2023] - The Monocular
RHAD discusses their practice embracing local materials, wood construction, efficiency, and thoughtful urban integration. Their work responds to regional identity, evolving communities, and the relationship between architecture and place.
Archinect [2023]-Highlighting 15 Architecture Firms That Are Defining the Future of Canadian Architecture
Features The Post. The 142-unit project preserves key historic elements, including the building’s character, clock tower, and Canada coat of arms. The design balances urban growth, housing needs, and heritage conservation.
Huddle Archives [2023] - 26-Storey Tower Planned for the Heart of Downtown Dartmouth
Dwell [2023] - Cedar Cladding Defines this Spectacular Holiday Home in Nova Scotia
Features The Monocular, which blends contemporary design with traditional cottage influences in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia.
SABMag [2024] - Atlantic Focus Treehouse Village Ecohousing: Community Combines Energy Efficiency and Low Impact Living
Render from RHAD Architects
Render from RHAD Architects
Render from RHAD Architects
SABMag [2021] - Riptide House: Fresh Take on Traditional Design Provides High-Level Living Comfort
Treehugger.com [2021] - Treehouse Village Goes Beyond Cohousing
Visual Arts News [2020] - Atlantic Art-chitecture
Features the Halifax Explosion Markers.
Canadian Architect Magazine[2019] - State of the Nation: Atlantic
Canadian Architect Magazine [2018] - RHAD Architects create commemorative Halifax Explosion markers
The Signal [2019] - South end apartment building passes heritage hurdle
Halifax [2018] - Installation of Halifax Explosion 100th Anniversary commemorative markers
Dartmouth Rotary [2018] - Demetreous Lane Community Garden Now Open
Canadian ArchitectMagazine [2017] - Emerging Talent: RHAD Architects
CBC [2017] - 'Evocative' Halifax Explosion markers to be installed around city
Photo courtesy of Julian Parkinson.
Construct Connect [2017] - Historic Halifax explosion story told through commemorative sculptures
Dalhousie University [2017] - Rayleen Hill Named One of Canada's Top Ten New Designers
The Toronto Star [2017] - City to mark 100th anniversary of Halifax Explosion with series of sculptures
Global News [2017] - Halifax to install markers commemorating 100th anniversary of Halifax Explosion
Canadian Architect Magazine [2016] - Five Edmonton Pavilions
Canadian Contractor [2016] - East Coast Meets Euro
The Edmonton Journal [2015] - Swanky new Victoria Park Pavilion opens Saturday in Edmonton
Globe and Mail [2011] - Edmonton gives the green light to new park pavilions and library updates
Saltscapes [2010] - Deep Rock House: A Modern Home Emerges From the Rock
Real Cedar [2020] - Slatted Cedar Siding
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Design Raid Spirit Spa Hydrostone by RHAD Architects [2021]
Tech of Treehouse Village — Climate Story Network [2024]
Business Voice RHAD to Design CoHousing Community [2019]
Business Voice Thoughtful Modern Design To Commemorate Halifax Explosions [2018]
Work Wild Prairie Wood Design Awards 2018: Ann’s Picks [2018]
Dalhousie University Local Alumni and Students Join Forces on Impactful Community Freelab [2018]
Atlantic News – Local Breaking, Weather and Traffic – CTV News Atlantic
East Coast Living Create an Inspired Home Office [2013] (FLAGGED)
East Coast Living Back to Life: Modern Touches Revive This Halifax Home [2011]
Photo courtesy of Julian Parkinson.