Building Green, Building Smart
We've been doing this sustainability thing since before it was cool. Every project we touch gets the green treatment because honestly, there's no other way forward.
We've been doing this sustainability thing since before it was cool. Every project we touch gets the green treatment because honestly, there's no other way forward.
Average energy reduction across our commercial projects compared to standard builds. We're not here to hit minimum codes - we go way beyond.
Water usage cut down through rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, and smart fixture selection. Vancouver's got plenty of rain - might as well use it.
Construction waste diverted from landfills. We treat demolition sites like treasure hunts - you'd be surprised what can get a second life.
Look, we're not gonna preach about saving the planet with buzzwords. We just design buildings that make sense - economically, environmentally, and for the folks who'll actually use them every day.
Before we throw tech at a problem, we work with what nature's already giving us. Building orientation, natural ventilation, thermal mass - these aren't fancy tricks, they're just smart planning.
I've seen too many architects jump straight to expensive systems when they could've just positioned the damn windows better. We spend weeks on site analysis because that upfront thinking saves thousands down the road and cuts energy bills for decades.
We know where every material comes from, what's in it, and where it'll go when the building's life is done. Red List chemicals? Not in our specs. Questionable supply chains? We dig deeper.
Vancouver's construction scene is getting better about this, but we've been tracking embodied carbon since 2018. Every material decision gets run through life cycle analysis - sometimes the "green" option isn't actually greener when you factor in shipping and production.
We've got the badges, sure. But these aren't just wall decorations - they're frameworks that push us to document, verify, and keep improving how we design.
Three LEED APs on staff. We've certified projects from Silver to Platinum and know the system inside out.
23 Projects CertifiedWhen clients want serious energy performance, this is where we go. The standards are brutal but the results speak for themselves.
8 Certified BuildingsThe toughest green building standard out there. We've got one certified and two in process - it's not easy but it's worth it.
1 Certified, 2 PendingBecause sustainable buildings should also be healthy for the humans inside them. Air quality, light, acoustics - it all matters.
11 ProjectsWe track everything because you can't improve what you don't measure. Here's what our approach has delivered across completed projects in the last five years.
Energy Saved Annually
That's enough to power about 1,300 Canadian homes for a year. Not bad for 31 buildings.
CO2 Emissions Avoided
Annual reduction compared to baseline builds. Like taking 1,900 cars off the road permanently.
Water Conserved
Since 2020 across all projects. Vancouver might have rain, but potable water still takes energy to treat and move.
Client Savings
Combined operational cost reductions over projected building lifespans. Sustainability pays for itself.
Renewable Energy
Average on-site renewable generation coverage across our net-zero ready projects.
Materials Reclaimed
Salvaged and reused from demolition. Steel, timber, brick - one project's waste is another's resource.
These are the strategies we've refined over years of trial, error, and constant learning. Not every project gets all of them, but every project gets what makes sense for its context.
PV arrays, solar thermal for hot water, and strategic battery storage. Vancouver's not the sunniest place, but we make it work with proper system sizing and hybrid approaches.
Serious insulation, triple-pane glazing, and airtight construction. We test every building with blower doors - if air's leaking, we're not done.
Designed airflow that actually works. Stack effect, cross-ventilation, and operable facades that respond to seasons and daily conditions.
Living systems that manage stormwater, cool buildings, and create habitat. Plus they just look better than tar and gravel.
Treating and reusing water on-site for irrigation, flushing, and cooling. Simple tech that cuts municipal water demand by half or more.
BC's got some of the best engineered wood in the world. CLT and glulam sequester carbon while delivering structural performance that rivals steel and concrete.
BMS integration that learns occupancy patterns and optimizes systems in real-time. Not just automation - actual intelligence.
Bike storage, EV charging, and transit connections. Buildings don't exist in isolation - we design for how people actually get there.
ERVs and HRVs that capture waste heat and put it back to work. In Vancouver's climate, this tech pays for itself in under five years.
We're with you from the first sketch to twenty years down the road. That's because real sustainability isn't just about opening day - it's about how the building performs for decades.
I've seen too many "green" buildings fail because nobody planned for maintenance or commissioned the systems properly. We stick around to make sure everything works as designed.
Site assessment, energy modeling, and feasibility studies before we draw a single line.
Engineers, contractors, and specialists at the table from day one. No surprises later.
On-site regularly to verify installation quality. Details matter - a lot.
Every system gets tested, tuned, and documented. We don't hand over keys until it's right.
First year tracking to verify performance and optimize operations. Then annual check-ins.
Sustainable design isn't more expensive when you factor in lifecycle costs. Let's talk about what's possible for your project - no greenwashing, just honest conversation about real performance.
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