Building Green, Living Better

We're not just talking about sustainability - we're actually doing it. Every project we touch carries our commitment to the planet and future generations.

Why We're All-In on Green Design

Look, we've been around long enough to see trends come and go. But sustainable architecture? That's not a trend - it's just common sense mixed with a bit of urgency.

Started getting serious about green building back in 2012, and honestly, there's no going back. Once you see how much energy a properly designed building can save, or how indoor air quality affects people's health, you can't unsee it.

These days, every single project that leaves our studio has sustainability baked into its DNA. Sometimes clients come asking for it, sometimes they don't even realize they want it yet - but they always thank us later when those utility bills come in.

87%

Energy Reduction Average

43

LEED Projects

Our Green Credentials

We've walked the walk and got the certificates to prove it

LEED Accredited

Professional certification across our senior team. We know the LEED playbook inside out.

Passive House Certified

Yeah, we went there. Ultra-low energy building standard that actually works.

Living Building Challenge

The toughest green building standard out there. We've got two projects under our belt.

Net Zero Ready

Designing buildings that produce as much energy as they consume. It's not sci-fi anymore.

CaGBC Member Since 2011

Active members of the Canada Green Building Council - we help shape the future of sustainable building in Canada, not just follow it.

Real Numbers, Real Impact

Here's what our projects have accomplished so far

Carbon Emissions Reduced 2,840 tonnes/year
Equal to 617 cars off the road
Energy Savings 12.4 million kWh
Powers 1,150 homes annually
Water Conservation 45 million liters/year
18 Olympic pools worth
Waste Diverted from Landfills 1,230 tonnes
92% diversion rate

156

Green roofs installed

89%

Client satisfaction rate

$8.2M

Saved in energy costs

34

Solar installations

How We Actually Do It

No magic tricks here - just solid design principles and a lot of attention to detail

Passive solar design

Site & Orientation

We start before the building even exists. Solar orientation, wind patterns, natural drainage - all that boring stuff that actually makes or breaks a building's performance. Had a client once ignore our site recommendations, and yeah, their heating bills tell the story.

Building envelope

Envelope Obsession

We're kinda nerdy about building envelopes. Triple-glazed windows, proper insulation, air-tight construction - it's where the real magic happens. A tight envelope means your HVAC system can be like half the size, which means more money in your pocket.

Renewable energy

Smart Systems

High-efficiency mechanicals, heat recovery ventilators, smart controls that actually work. We spec systems that pay for themselves - usually within 5-7 years. And when we say solar-ready, we mean the structural engineer already sized the roof for those panels.

Sustainable materials

Materials That Don't Cost the Earth

We're pretty picky about what goes into our buildings. Local materials whenever possible - cuts down on transportation emissions and supports the local economy. Win-win.

  • Reclaimed & Recycled Content

    Old barn wood, recycled steel, reclaimed brick - there's character in reused materials that you just can't get from the factory.

  • Low VOC Everything

    Paints, adhesives, finishes - if it off-gases, we're not using it. Indoor air quality isn't negotiable.

  • FSC Certified Wood

    If we're cutting down trees, they better be responsibly managed. Forest Stewardship Council certification is our baseline.

  • Durability First

    The greenest material is the one that doesn't need replacing. We design for the long haul, not just the Instagram shot.

See Your Potential Impact

Rough calculator to show what sustainable design could mean for your project

5,000 sq ft

$3,250

Annual Energy Savings

18

Tonnes CO2 Reduced

125,000

Liters Water Saved

6.5

Years to Payback

*Estimates based on our average project performance. Your actual results will vary based on site conditions, usage patterns, and specific design choices.

Sustainable project
LEED Platinum Certified
CASE STUDY

The Riverside Mixed-Use Project

This one's pretty close to our hearts. Client wanted something bold, and we delivered a 45,000 sq ft mixed-use building that hits LEED Platinum while actually looking good. Not always easy to pull off both.

73%

Energy reduction vs. baseline

4.8 yrs

ROI on green features

Features a 500 sq m green roof that doubled as community space, geothermal heating/cooling, and enough solar to cover 40% of electrical demand. The building basically pays its own utility bills now.

Our Promise to the Planet

Every project we take on, we're thinking about the impact it'll have 50, 100 years from now. That's not just marketing talk - it's literally in our project briefs.

We're constantly pushing ourselves to do better. Last year's best practice is this year's starting point. The technology keeps improving, the standards keep rising, and we're here for it.

Let's Build Something Sustainable