WINNER OF THE 2024 RAIC EMERGING ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE AWARD
The front elevation of The Sandbox, a home in Bathurst, New Brunswick, appears as a simple box form wrapped by a weathering steel stair. A second steel element forms a windbreak over the entryway. Photo by Ema Peter
Peter Braithwaite Studio (PBS) is an architectural firm dedicated to designing and constructing environmentally sensitive buildings. ?With a focus on ecological principles and interdisciplinary collaboration, PBS aims to create sustainable built environments that integrate seamlessly with the natural world. ?
Led by Peter Braithwaite, an architect with a background in natural science, the studio brings a unique perspective to architectural practice. ?Peter?s upbringing in a family of veterinarians and his own studies in biology gave him a deep appreciation for the natural world. ? Two outbuildings to architect Peter Braithwaite?s Back Bay residence in Nova Scotia serve as a millwork shop and storage. Photo by Peter Braithwaite
At PBS, the team believes that buildings should be viewed as members of overarching ecological systems, rather than isolated design endeavours. They advocate for an approach that goes beyond energy efficiency and thermal properties, taking into account the larger context of habitat fragmentation and biodiversity loss caused by human activity. ?Although we are faced with a growing housing crisis, the team takes the position that architects must work collaboratively with natural s...