Solterre's philosophy is simple: great green architecture meeting the client's needs.

We achieve this by understanding the particular effects of natural resources, materials and energy on the built environment, and by incorporating good design principles while keeping economy in mind.

We have project experience and expertise in LEED certification, energy efficient and off-grid projects.

Ultimately, Solterre aims to build better instead of bigger -- by incorporating design features that make smaller spaces more adaptable, aesthetically-pleasing, financially and environmentally beneficial.

ARMILLARY SPHERE

In its simplest form, consisting of a ring fixed in the plane of the equator and a sphere at its centre, the armillary sphere is one of the most ancient of astronomical instruments. Shadows were used as indices of the sun's positions as well as solar solstice and equinox.

This sundial, located near Zealandia, Saskatchewan, was built by Iron craftsman John Little of West Dover, Nova Scotia.

As the basis for our logo, the armillary sphere is emblematic of the sun and earth from which Solterre derives its name.