B+H Architects

In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mark Berest, Senior Principal at B+H, shared his commitment to accessible design.

As the lead design architect for the Ability Center and the inaugural Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified stadium in Canada and as a design committee member with a focus on accessibility for Metrolinx, Mark's extensive portfolio of public and institutional projects is rooted in accessible design principles.

At B+H, our approach to design emphasizes the deep connections between dignified access, inclusivity, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability, recognizing that these elements are interconnected and essential for creating successful spaces.

Today, we celebrate the power of inclusive design and its ability to transform communities.

On , we're celebrating the innovative minds behind The HiveWay, a sustainable, beehive-inspired concept for a community beneath 's Gardiner Expressway. This design recently earned second place in the prestigious international Design Competition.

Inspired by the efficiency of a beehive, the concept incorporates modular, hexagon-shaped housing units directly into the existing infrastructure. This biomimetic solution offers a creative and sustainable approach to addressing Toronto's housing challenges while enhancing urban living.

We're particularly proud to recognize the core B+H design team who worked tirelessly outside of their regular project obligations to bring this award-winning concept to life. Their passion, creativity, and commitment to sustainable design have made The HiveWay a truly remarkable project.

This achievement is also a testament to the collaborative efforts among our team of urban planners, architects, engineers, sustainability experts, and interior designers from the SJ Group member companies: .architects

Hear from the B+H design team as they share their experience designing for this competition!