Past Future does complex design-build work that requires skilled craft and attention to detail.

We provide high-quality construction that looks beautiful, functions well, and stands the test of time. We use the most advanced products and techniques for energy efficiency, and factor sustainability into all our design and construction practices. 

Out portfolio of projects span the distance between heritage restoration and high performance contemporary buildings, and we are keen on projects of any size that require a special approach. Our work includes:

  • Renovations - Additions and remodels that make the most of your home

  • Heritage restoration - Structural renewal and facades

  • Energy efficiency retrofits - Passive House Certified Tradespersons

  • Custom millwork - Full woodshop for customized trim and cabinetry

  • New builds - From an initial concept to completion

About us.

Past Future is owned and operated by Brent Schmidt and Dev Brook. They each offer a unique set of skills in design, project management, construction and woodworking. Brent holds a Master of Architecture and is a certified Project Management Professional. Dev is a carpenter with 20 years of experience, including everything from new home construction to furniture.

The team brings projects to fruition with a collaborative approach and openness to creative solutions among designers, sub-contractors, and most importantly - our clients. 

It is a privilege that we are able to live and work in Mi’kma’ki, the unceeded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.