Solares Architecture designs energy-efficient custom homes with a commitment to sustainability, affordability, and lasting craftsmanship. Their focus is on creating residences and major renovations that integrate passive solar strategies, airtight and ultra-insulated envelopes, and all-electric systems. They aim to make homes that are not only beautiful, but also low in carbon emissions and highly performant in the long term.
Working across both urban and rural sites in Ontario, Canada, Solares collaborates closely with clients to guide every stage—from concept and design to construction oversight. Their projects often balance formal clarity with ecological responsibility, and they have built a reputation for delivering homes that thoughtfully respond to site, climate, and lifestyle.
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Etobicoke Mid-Century Modern House by Solares Architecture transforms a humble Toronto-area bungalow into a bright, sustainable five-bedroom home. By honoring the original structure and materials, this renovation creates a seamless blend of mid-century flair and modern efficiency.
Paris House is the culmination of an in-depth search for a place to call home during retirement. The owners are a retired couple from Toronto who wanted to live car-free in a small town
Manitoulin Island Off-Grid House sits quietly on a coastal property on Lake Huron. Varied ceiling heights, expansive sliding doors, and well-placed windows bring light into the home that changes throughout the day and the seasons.
House on Grand River is a modern, multi-generational home, with a family-centred layout, striking blocks of colour, and gorgeous views. The setting is a spectacular 1.5-acre property on the south bank of the Grand River. In place…
Kahshe Lake Cottage began as a humble 1987 bunkie, built by Tom Knezic’s parents on a water-access property. However, when the 1989 recession hit, their dream of a family cottage was put on hold. Ultimately, after Tom’s…
