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Two Row Architect of Ohsweken, Ont. helped design houses for the Fort Severn First Nation in partnership with KPMB Architects.

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The designs are part of the Resilient Duplex for Fort Severn First Nation.Two Row/KPMB

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David Fortin is the Metis architect who coordinated Path to Healthy Homes, and helped to quarterback the project.Two Row/KPMB

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Architects were able to offer improvements to Fort Severn’s local housing team, including insulation that can withstand the humidity and moisture.Two Row/KPMB

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The design factors in details that meet the local conditions, such as living room windows that are positioned to get the most daylight and entry doors that minimize snow drifts.Two Row/KPMB

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Two Row/KPMB designed houses for the First Nation’s project.Two Row/KPMB

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Indigenous Services recently agreed to funding to build two new houses, which Mr. Burke will try to spread out for three houses, using the Two Row/KPMB design.Two Row/KPMB

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