Meet the Team
Where Innovation Meets Nature - Designing Tomorrow's Spaces Today
Look, we didn't start AetherStorm because we wanted to be just another architecture firm in Vancouver. We started because we were tired of seeing buildings that didn't give a damn about the environment or the people who'd actually live in them.
Back in 2012, three of us were sitting in a coffee shop on Granville Street, sketching ideas on napkins and complaining about how the industry kept prioritizing profits over sustainability. We figured if nobody else was gonna do it right, we'd have to step up ourselves. That's how AetherStorm got its start - from frustration, napkin sketches, and way too much caffeine.
Fast forward to today, and we've grown into a team that's genuinely obsessed with making buildings that don't just look good but actually work with nature instead of against it. We've done residential projects where families tell us their energy bills dropped by half. We've designed commercial spaces that people actually want to spend time in. And yeah, we've messed up along the way, learned some hard lessons, but that's what makes our work better now.
We're based right here in Vancouver because honestly, this city gets it. The mountains, the ocean, the rain - it all reminds us daily why sustainable design isn't just a checkbox. It's literally the only way forward.
We've learned the hard way that jumping straight into sketches without really understanding what someone needs is a recipe for disaster. So yeah, we spend a lot of time just listening. What's your daily routine? How do you actually use your space? What drives you nuts about where you're living or working now? That stuff matters way more than whatever trend's hot on Pinterest.
Every single project we take on has to meet our sustainability standards. Non-negotiable. That doesn't mean we're forcing everyone into ultra-modern glass boxes with solar panels everywhere (though we can do that if you want). It means we're thinking about energy efficiency, material sourcing, and long-term environmental impact from day one. It's baked into everything.
Look, we've all got strong opinions - comes with the territory when you care about your work. But we've found that the best solutions come from actually collaborating instead of everyone trying to prove they're the smartest person in the room. That includes collaborating with you, the client. It's your building, not ours. We're just here to make your vision work better than you imagined.
We're pretty upfront about costs, timelines, and potential challenges. If something's gonna be expensive or complicated, we'll tell you straight up instead of sugarcoating it and surprising you later. It's just the right way to work. Plus, it means we can actually problem-solve together instead of playing damage control down the line.
People ask us this sometimes, especially when we could've set up shop in Toronto or even gone international. But honestly? Vancouver's where we need to be.
This city's got one of the most ambitious climate action plans in North America. The building industry here actually gives a damn about green standards. And we're surrounded by this incredible natural environment that constantly reminds us why our work matters.
Plus, let's be real - where else can you bike to a client meeting through Stanley Park and then grab sushi that's actually good? The quality of life here lets us do better work. Happy team makes better buildings.
We're proud to be part of Vancouver's architecture community, contributing to the city's transformation into a truly sustainable urban center. Even if the rain gets old sometimes.
We're always looking for projects that challenge us and clients who care about doing things right. If that sounds like you, let's grab coffee and talk.
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