Building with Purpose
Real talk - sustainability isn't just a checkbox for us, it's how we think about every single project
Look, I've been in this field for nearly 15 years, and I remember when "green building" was seen as this niche, expensive thing. That's changed completely. Now? It's just smart design.
We started focusing on sustainability back in 2011 - not because it was trendy, but because watching the climate data come in year after year, you can't NOT take it seriously. Our first LEED project taught us more about building performance than the previous decade combined.
Every building we design has to answer one question: how can this exist in harmony with its environment while serving people really well? Sometimes that means solar panels and green roofs, sometimes it's about orientation and passive cooling. There's no one-size-fits-all.
We've walked the walk and got the paperwork to prove it
Multiple team members with LEED AP credentials across BD+C and O+M specialties
Since 2012Certified Passive House Designer for ultra-efficient building envelopes
Certified 2018WELL AP certified focusing on human health and wellness in buildings
Certified 2020Trained in Living Building Challenge - the most rigorous green standard out there
MemberkWh Energy Saved Annually
Across completed projects vs. conventional baselineTonnes CO2 Offset
Annual reduction from our 2023 project portfolioMaterials Diverted
Construction waste diverted from landfillsLEED Projects
Certified buildings since 2012 (3 Gold, 5 Silver)Water Use Reduction
Average across all residential projectsRenewable Energy Ready
All new builds designed for future solar integrationBefore we add any fancy tech, we get the fundamentals right - building orientation, natural ventilation, thermal mass, daylighting. It's old-school wisdom that works.
Rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, low-flow fixtures. Plus native landscaping that doesn't need irrigation. Toronto gets enough rain - let's use it.
We're picky about what goes into our buildings. Local suppliers when possible, recycled content, FSC-certified wood, low-VOC everything. Your indoor air quality will thank us.
High-efficiency HVAC, smart building controls, LED throughout, and yeah - solar when it makes sense. We run energy models on everything to verify performance.
We don't just design and disappear. Post-occupancy monitoring helps us verify that buildings perform as intended and learn for the next project.
Sustainability isn't just about the planet - it's about people too. Air quality, natural light, thermal comfort, biophilic design. Buildings should make you feel good.
We're currently diving deep into embodied carbon analysis - that's the emissions from manufacturing and transporting materials, not just operational energy. It's the next frontier and honestly, it's where some of the biggest impacts can be made.
Also experimenting with mass timber construction. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is incredible - strong, beautiful, and it sequesters carbon. We've got two projects in the pipeline using it.
And we're exploring net-zero designs more seriously. With technology improving and costs dropping, it's becoming feasible for more than just showcase projects. That's exciting.
See Our Sustainable ProjectsWhether you're aiming for certification or just want a more efficient, healthier building, we'd love to chat about what's possible.