Building Green,
Living Better

Honestly, we're kinda obsessed with making buildings that don't trash the planet

Why We're All-In on Sustainable Design

Look, we've been doing this architecture thing for a while now, and there's no denying it anymore - the old way of building just doesn't cut it. Every project we take on, we're thinking about what it means 50 years down the line. Not just for the building itself, but for the folks living in it and the neighborhood around it.

Vancouver's given us this incredible backdrop to work with. The mountains, the ocean, the forests - it'd be pretty hypocritical to design buildings that ignore all that natural beauty, right? So we don't. We've made it our mission to create spaces that actually work WITH the environment instead of against it.

Sustainable building materials
Green roof design

It started maybe 10 years back when a client asked us to design their home with net-zero energy in mind. We dove deep into it - passive solar orientation, thermal mass, the whole deal - and honestly? We haven't looked back since. That project opened our eyes to what's possible when you really commit to sustainable principles from day one.

Our Green Stats

LEED Certified Projects 28
Avg. Energy Reduction 47%
Water Conservation 38%
Recycled Materials Used 62%
Quick Facts
  • 15+ Passive House projects
  • Net-zero ready designs
  • Living Building Challenge experience
  • Carbon-neutral consulting

Our Certifications & Partnerships

We've earned our stripes in green building, and we're pretty proud of these

LEED Accredited

Multiple LEED APs on our team with Gold & Platinum project experience

Passive House

Certified Passive House designers creating ultra-efficient buildings

CaGBC Member

Active members of Canada Green Building Council since 2012

ILFI Aligned

Pursuing Living Building Challenge on select projects

Sustainable architecture project

What Sustainable Design Actually Means to Us

It's not just about slapping some solar panels on a roof and calling it a day. We're talking about a whole different approach to how we think about buildings.

Energy Smart from the Start

Before we even think about HVAC systems, we're working with building orientation, natural ventilation, and smart glazing. It's amazing how much you can accomplish with good design before technology even enters the picture.

Water That Works Harder

Rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, drought-resistant landscaping - we're constantly looking for ways to use less and reuse more. Vancouver gets plenty of rain, so why not put it to work?

Materials That Matter

We've built relationships with suppliers who get it - reclaimed wood, recycled steel, low-VOC finishes, locally-sourced materials when possible. Every choice adds up.

Interactive Sustainability Dashboard

Energy Performance

Across all 2024 projects
Total kWh Saved 2.4M
Solar Integration 89%
Peak Demand Reduction 34%

Water Conservation

Annual project totals
Liters Conserved 8.7M
Rainwater Systems 23
Greywater Reuse 67%

Carbon Footprint

CO2 reduction metrics
Tonnes CO2 Avoided 1,847
Embodied Carbon Cut 42%
Operational Offset 76%
Material Sustainability Index
Reclaimed/Recycled Content 62%
Locally Sourced Materials 54%
Low-VOC Products 91%
Project Certifications Breakdown
12
LEED Platinum
16
LEED Gold
8
Passive House
3
Net-Zero Ready

Real Talk About Sustainable Building

Not gonna lie - sustainable design can be more challenging upfront. It takes more planning, more coordination, sometimes a bit more budget. But here's what we've learned over the years: it pays off. Not just in lower utility bills (though those are nice), but in better air quality, more comfortable spaces, and buildings that actually hold their value.

We've had clients come back years later telling us their energy bills are a fraction of their neighbors', or that they haven't had to replace major systems because we built things right the first time. That's the kind of feedback that keeps us going.

Let's Talk Sustainable Design
Sustainability consultation

What Makes Us Different

We don't just talk green - we've been living it for years

Data-Driven Design

We use energy modeling software from the very first sketches. No guessing - we know how your building's gonna perform before we break ground.

Whole-Team Approach

Our sustainability consultant isn't some outside contractor - they're part of our core team, involved in every project from day one.

Post-Occupancy Follow-Up

We check back in after a year to see how the building's actually performing. It helps us learn and do even better on the next project.

Budget-Conscious Green

We know how to prioritize. Can't do everything? We'll help you figure out which sustainable features give you the biggest bang for your buck.