Intrinsic Design Studio

The last day of the workshop was a big one! Plastering pics to come soon. Bitter sweet saying goodbye to everyone as they head home to their corners of the world, but soooo excited to see what we will all build with our new skills and friendships.

Food for thought. Glad to see building retrofits at the top! Electric vehicles too. Why is it everyone understands the concept of rebates for energy efficient appliances, but not EVs?

The hemp cabin is looking good! Only a few more rows of shingling to do, a bit of plaster around the glass bottles and fascia boards to finish the exterior. Then the fun begins inside!

The Ontario Natural Building Coalition AGM will be online this year. April 4th 3:00 - 4:30. Register today :)

I'm excited for this year's line up of speakers! If you're interested in natural building and finding out more about the leading edge of this industry in Ontario - this is the place to be.

Buildings have a major impact on our environment - for better or worse. This is a great summary of simple decision - for the better!

Embodied Carbon in our buildings = a brighter future!

Inspiration for a new kitchen renovation. Bold and charming :)

Mitigate Climate Change through construction!? Find out more! Every material choice has an impact. Designer & Builders can make a MASSIVE POSITIVE impact on our climate by BUILDING MORE.

Help curb climate change by storing carbon in the building we live in!? Simple - healthy - natural solution! We are on board!

Here are a few more pics thanks to Endeavour Centre- The Sustainable Building School! What a great group of people.

Mark your calendars for a chance to tour some of the most cutting edge, natural building projects in our Province! We're excited to share that we are entering our hemp cabin to be on the tour. Here's hoping it's the first of many projects to come!

Day three of the Hempcrete Intensive course. We are almost done the Hempcrete! Bottles are all set. Some with messages from our participants I was so busy there are only a few pics from today.

Hemp building workshop Day 2. Soooo much hemp! So much fun!!

What a fantastic first day of the natural building workshop!

What an awesome first day! Check out pics on our page

20 people from across North America begin arriving today for a Hempcrete Intensive workshop! Only a few rafters left to go Here are a few pictures from the last few weeks.

Our hempcrete cabin has feet to stand on! There were a few others helping out, but they weren't as photogenic as these two :)

We're excited to share that the Hempcrete Intensive workshop we're hosting is almost sold out! The foundation for our cabin has begun and we've just secured the Devon Cafe in Tamworth to cater yummy lunches. It's sure to be a great workshop :) Check out The Endeavour Centre website if you want to learn more. They are fantastic facilitators!

What a cool strawbale project in the UK! https://www.self-build.co.uk//strawbale-eco-home-gloucest/

THIS should be the future of construction in Canada. What an incredible was to curb climate change!

This is a fantastic opportunity to stretch your understanding of Green construction! If youre in the GTA this weekend GO and if not - take a chance to look up some of the companies and organizations involved.

We couldn't be more excited to be part of this workshop! Check out this link for more info.

Just awesome! 'Blemishes' like the brick poking through failing plaster and the bumpy sidewalk as made even more beautiful :)

We are exciting to be working with Endeavour Centre for their Hempcrete Intensive Workshop this summer! More news to come.

This white wall needed some colour! Every play space needs an Artful Raccoon and some Enlightened Fireflies right? Not sure about the Crooked Fox but hes handsome.

TODAY! Ontario Natural Home Tour - over 30 natural homes across Ontario. Sunday Sept 30, 10am -4pm. See a map, plan your tour and get tickets here: www.naturalbuildingcoalition.ca

Yes to colour = Yes to Joy :)

Very excited to share this event! I'll be working to recruit homes in the Kingston area. Save the date :)

This event is so much more than a sustainable building workshop! It's a weekend retreat from the ordinary filled with rich experiences. Whether your goal is to ...be inspired to build your dream home or learn a new skill for your business, this is a valuable weekend of fun and learning! Here are a few things we invite you to enjoy throughout the weekend: * Feast on delicious snacks and lunches made from the Farm's gardens and other local ingredients; * Take a walk through the maple grove or listen to the calming bzzzz of the bees; * See how many types of birds you can spot at the feeders and bird houses; * Venture out for a paddle on the river or walk on the trail; * Join us for bannock and smores around the fire to watch the stars come out!

Watching the birds at our feeder this weekend, I was in awe of the brilliant colours. They stimulates our senses and can change our mood. Although there are dozens of paint decks... mother nature is still my favourite inspiration.

Check out our new website! More services and past projects coming soon.