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Quebec admin centre redesign prioritizes nature-centric workspace

Montreal-based ISSASTUDIO redesigned Maison Lavande’s administrative centre in Saint-Eustache, Que. The family-run agro-tourism and lavender perfumery company expanded its production centre, La Fabrique des Filles, with the aim to centralize design activities. ISSASTUDIO, known for its biophilic design expertise, handled the interior design, while Syscomax managed the architectural services.

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Insulation’s crucial role in creating habitable basements

Aside from the structural challenges, the thermal challenges for basements include the following functions: (1) facilitating moisture drainage at the face of the exterior insulation down to the foundation drainage system, (2) keeping temperature extremes outside the basement wall, especially cold temperatures, and (3) preventing condensation of the basement air onto the interior of walls in the basement.

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Achieving beauty and durability with continuous insulation

Combining multiple esthetics is the standard rather than the exception in building exteriors. And since the days of monolithic design are long gone, architects are pushing the limits by integrating materials to create a modern, sophisticated look. At the same time, no designer can afford to sacrifice performance for an eye-catching look. Ever-evolving, stricter building codes, and heightened expectations from building owners now demand the right balance between beauty and durability.

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