Honestly, we've been obsessed with sustainable design since way before it was trendy. Every project we touch gets the full eco-treatment – not because clients ask for it (though they usually do now), but because there's literally no other way we know how to build.
Look, sustainable architecture isn't just about slapping some solar panels on a roof and calling it a day. It's a whole mindset shift that's changed how we approach every single design decision.
We've got one Earth and our buildings need to work with it, not against it. Simple as that.
Yeah, our designs cost a bit more upfront, but clients usually break even in 4-7 years. Then it's pure savings.
Better air quality, natural light, and non-toxic materials mean people actually feel good in our buildings.
Building codes are only getting stricter. We're already ahead of what'll be required in 2030.
We don't just talk the talk – here's the proof we walk the walk
Our whole team's got LEED credentials. We've delivered 47 certified projects ranging from Silver to Platinum.
Ultra-efficient building standard that reduces heating and cooling needs by up to 90%. Yeah, ninety percent.
Focuses on human health and wellness. Because what's the point of a building if people feel lousy in it?
Canada Green Building Council – we're actively involved in shaping green building standards across the country.
Designing buildings that produce as much energy as they consume. It's not science fiction anymore.
We benchmark all our projects and most score in the top 25% for energy performance nationally.
Here's what our projects have achieved over the past decade
Sustainable design isn't some add-on feature we tack on at the end. It's baked into everything from day one.
Before we sketch a single line, we spend weeks studying sun angles, wind patterns, existing vegetation, and microclimate. The site tells us what it needs.
Orientation, insulation, thermal mass, natural ventilation – we max out these free strategies before adding any mechanical systems. It's just smarter.
We're picky about materials – life cycle analysis, embodied carbon, durability, recyclability. If a material doesn't pass our test, it doesn't make it into the design.
We run detailed simulations throughout the design process. This isn't guesswork – we know exactly how the building will perform before construction even starts.
We check back after the first year to see how the building's actually performing. Sometimes reality surprises us, and we learn from every project.
A few projects we're particularly proud of
This Toronto home uses 92% less energy than a typical house its size. The owners' heating bill last winter? $47. For the whole season.
A 45,000 sq ft office space where employee sick days dropped by 31% in the first year. Turns out good air quality and natural light actually matter.