HSS Design Build Ltd — Certified Passive House Design-Build in Canmore, AB
Founded in 2016 by Raphael Spinner, HSS Design Build Ltd. (Hunter Sturm Spinner) is one of the Bow Valley’s most forward-thinking design-build firms. The Canmore-based team brings a rare combination of architectural design, general contracting, and interior design under one roof—ensuring every project delivers a cohesive vision from concept to certificate of occupancy. Their hallmark is certified Passive House construction: ultra-efficient building envelopes that dramatically reduce energy costs and carbon footprints.
Services
- Custom & Infill Homes: Full design-build custom homes and infill projects in Canmore and the broader Bow Valley, tailored to mountain aesthetics and energy performance standards.
- Retrofits & Deep Energy Renovations: Whole-home retrofits engineered to bring older Bow Valley homes up to Passive House performance—reducing heating loads by up to 90%.
- Mass Timber & Prefabrication: Structural systems using cross-laminated timber (CLT) and prefabricated panel technology for faster, lower-waste builds.
- Commercial Projects: Passive House–certified commercial construction for hospitality, recreation, and mixed-use buildings in the Bow Valley.
- Interior Design: In-house interior design services aligned with the project’s sustainability and performance goals.
Service Area
Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, and the wider Bow Valley corridor in southern Alberta. Projects span residential, infill, commercial, and deep-retrofit categories throughout the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Why It’s on home.renovation.reviews
HSS Design Build represents the cutting edge of mountain-region construction in Canada. For homeowners in Canmore seeking a contractor who can handle the entire process—permits, design, energy modelling, construction—without stitching together separate consultants, this firm stands out for its integrated approach and proven Passive House credentials.
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