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Nicol Design: Beginnings
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Nicol Design: Beginnings

It all begins with an idea.

For think design consult principal Kevin, work in the modern world began during the last part of his career in heritage sites.

The restoration of Haig-Brown House, a BC Heritage Site in Campbell River, BC, marked the beginning of my interest in adapting heritage buildings to achieve both restoration of their heritage features, while improving energy performance. Here’s a brief description of the project, and the links to current work: planning and certifying Passive House EnerPHit retrofits.

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