Building Green isn't a Trend—It's How We Work

Look, we've been doing sustainable design since before it was cool. Every project we touch has environmental thinking baked right into it, from the first sketch to the final nail.

Our Impact By The Numbers

Real data from actual projects we've completed over the past 3 years

80%

Energy Reduction

Average across commercial builds vs. conventional designs

85%

Water Conservation

Through smart fixtures and rainwater harvesting systems

73%

Recycled Materials

Reclaimed and recycled content in our builds

90%

Construction Waste Diverted

Kept out of landfills through careful planning

Green Building Certifications

We've Got The Credentials

Yeah, we're certified—and not just on paper. These aren't wall decorations for us. They're commitments we take seriously on every single project.

LEED Accredited

Multiple team members with AP credentials

Living Building Challenge

Certified practitioners

Passive House Institute

CPHC certified designers

Canada Green Building Council

Active members since 2015

How We Actually Do Sustainable Design

Forget the flowery language—here's our real process, step by step

01

Site Analysis That Goes Deep

We spend way more time than most firms analyzing your site. Sun paths, wind patterns, existing vegetation, soil composition—all of it matters. I've personally spent entire afternoons just watching how light moves across a property.

Solar orientation mapping
Microclimate studies
Site Analysis
02

Material Selection (The Nerdy Part)

We get obsessive about materials. Embodied carbon, toxicity levels, where it's sourced from, how it'll age—everything's on the table. Our material library has notes from years of real-world testing and vendor relationships.

Life cycle assessments
Local sourcing priority
Material Selection
03

Energy Modeling (Not Optional)

Every project gets full energy modeling—we're talking detailed simulations that predict actual performance. This isn't guesswork. We use software to test dozens of scenarios before we finalize anything.

HVAC optimization
Envelope performance testing
Energy Modeling
04

Post-Occupancy Follow-Up

Here's what sets us apart—we actually come back after you've moved in. We monitor performance, adjust systems, and make sure everything's working as designed. Most firms disappear after the ribbon cutting. Not us.

Performance verification
User training & support
Post-Occupancy

Tech & Systems We're Into Right Now

The stuff that's actually working, not just what's trendy

Solar + Battery Storage

We're designing for net-zero wherever possible. The tech's finally at a point where it makes financial sense, and the payback period keeps getting shorter.

Greywater Recycling

Why waste water once? Our systems capture, treat, and reuse water for irrigation and toilets. We've seen 60%+ water savings in residential projects.

Heat Recovery Ventilation

Fresh air without energy loss—HRV systems are non-negotiable in our builds. They're basically free heating and cooling once installed.

Geothermal Systems

Ground source heat pumps are incredible for the right site. Higher upfront cost, sure, but we've never had a client regret the investment.

Smart Building Envelopes

High-performance insulation, triple glazing, thermal bridge elimination—getting the shell right means everything else gets easier.

Real-Time Monitoring

IoT sensors track energy, water, air quality—everything. You get dashboards showing exactly how your building performs. Data nerds, we are.

Sustainable Project
LEED Platinum

Real Project, Real Results

Last year we completed a 45,000 sq ft office building in downtown Toronto that's now using 82% less energy than comparable buildings in the area.

What Made It Work:
  • Passive solar design reduced heating loads by 65%
  • On-site solar array generating 70% of annual electricity needs
  • Rainwater capture system eliminated municipal water for landscaping
  • Green roof reducing heat island effect and stormwater runoff

The owner's seeing a 3-year payback on the sustainable upgrades. That's faster than we projected, honestly.

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