Building Green, Living Better

Look, we're not gonna claim we've solved climate change with some fancy glass towers. But we do think architecture has a real responsibility here - and honestly, it's become one of the parts of our work that keeps us up at night (in a good way).

Our Certifications

  • LEED Accredited Professionals
  • Passive House Certified Designers
  • CaGBC Members
  • Net Zero Carbon Certified
Our Approach

Why We Actually Care About This Stuff

Buildings account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. That's... kind of insane when you think about it. We got into this field because we love creating spaces, but somewhere along the way it became clear that designing beautiful buildings that trash the planet just doesn't cut it anymore.

Sustainable architecture

The Numbers Don't Lie

67%
Avg. Energy Reduction
42
Green Projects
18
LEED Certifications
95%
Client Satisfaction

Core Principles We Live By

Passive Design First

Before throwing solar panels at everything, we think about orientation, natural ventilation, thermal mass. Basic stuff that somehow got forgotten in the race to look futuristic.

Material Honesty

We're obsessed with where stuff comes from. Local sourcing when possible, reclaimed materials when it makes sense, and always asking if there's a lower-carbon alternative.

Water Wisdom

Rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, drought-tolerant landscaping. Toronto's getting wetter winters and drier summers - we design for that reality.

Adaptive Reuse

The greenest building is often the one that already exists. We've done some of our best work transforming old warehouses and heritage buildings instead of demolishing them.

Our Environmental Impact Strategy

Here's how we're actually measuring and reducing our footprint - not just talking about it

Energy

85% renewable integration target

Net-zero ready designs, high-performance envelopes, smart HVAC systems that actually learn

Materials

72% low-carbon material use

Mass timber, recycled steel, low-VOC finishes, locally-sourced stone - we track embodied carbon religiously

Water

68% water use reduction

Rainwater capture, greywater recycling, xeriscaping, low-flow everything without sacrificing comfort

Ecology

91% native species in landscapes

Green roofs, pollinator gardens, bird-safe glass, habitat restoration - nature needs a seat at the table

Carbon Tracking Dashboard

Every project gets a full lifecycle carbon assessment - from material extraction through 50 years of operation. We're not perfect, but at least we know where we stand.

2,847
Tonnes CO2 Avoided
100%
Projects Assessed

Third-party verified by Carbon Leadership Forum

Technologies We're Actually Using

Not sci-fi concepts or vaporware - this is the stuff we spec on real projects with real budgets

Green roof technology

Living Roofs & Walls

Beyond just looking cool, these systems reduce urban heat island effect, manage stormwater, and extend roof membrane life by decades. We've installed over 12,000 sq ft in the past two years.

Proven Tech In Use
Mass timber construction

Mass Timber Structures

CLT and glulam from sustainably-managed Canadian forests. Sequestering carbon while you work or live in the building. The engineering's gotten solid enough that we're confident going up to 8 stories now.

Growing Fast In Use
Geothermal systems

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Yeah, the upfront cost is higher - won't sugarcoat that. But with Ontario's temperature swings, these systems pay back faster than people think. Plus Ontario's got incentive programs that help.

High ROI In Use
Smart building systems

Smart Building Systems

Sensors, AI-driven HVAC optimization, occupancy-based lighting. The building learns how it's actually used and adjusts. We've seen 30-40% energy reductions just from smarter controls.

Quick Wins In Use
Smart glass technology

Electrochromic Glass

Glass that tints automatically based on sun angle and heat gain. Still pricey, but for commercial projects with serious cooling loads, the math's starting to work. No more ugly blinds everywhere either.

Commercial Scale In Use
Building integrated photovoltaics

Building-Integrated PV

Solar panels that ARE the building envelope - cladding, canopies, shading devices. More aesthetic than rooftop arrays, and every south-facing surface becomes an asset. Ontario's net metering helps too.

Dual Purpose In Use
Real Talk

The Challenges Nobody Mentions

If we're being honest, sustainable design isn't always easy - and pretending otherwise doesn't help anyone. Here's what we're still figuring out:

The Budget Conversation

Yeah, some green tech costs more upfront. We try to be transparent about ROI timelines and help clients access rebates and incentives. Sometimes we have to get creative with phasing.

Material Supply Chains

Low-carbon materials aren't always available when you need them. Mass timber lead times can be brutal. We're building better supplier relationships, but it's still a work in progress.

Code & Regulation Lag

Building codes are getting better but still behind the curve. Sometimes we're fighting for approval on solutions that've been proven elsewhere. Ontario's making progress though.