Building Green, Living Better

We're not just checking boxes here - sustainability's been baked into how we think about every project since day one.

Why We're All-In on Sustainable Design

Look, we've been doing this long enough to know that "green building" isn't some passing trend. It's just smart architecture. Our clients come to us because they get that a well-designed sustainable building isn't just good for the planet - it saves them real money on energy costs and creates healthier spaces to live and work.

Sustainable building design

We started focusing on passive house principles back in 2012, way before it was the hot thing to do. Now we've got over 30 certified projects under our belt, and honestly? The results speak for themselves. One of our residential projects in Leslieville cut heating costs by 85% compared to the neighbor's similar-sized home.

Our Approach

  • Passive solar design that actually works with Toronto's climate
  • Materials sourced locally whenever possible (less shipping, better quality control)
  • Water reclamation systems that make sense for your site
  • Energy modeling that goes beyond basic code requirements
  • Green roofs and living walls when the building can support them

By The Numbers

78%

Avg. Energy Reduction

30+

Certified Projects

92%

Material Reuse Rate

100%

Carbon Assessment

What Actually Goes Into Our Sustainable Projects

Passive house construction

Site Analysis That Matters

We spend way more time than most firms analyzing your site. Sun paths, prevailing winds, existing vegetation, soil composition - all that stuff affects how we orient the building and what materials we specify. Had a project last year where we saved the client $40k just by rotating the building 15 degrees and relocating two trees instead of removing them.

Green roof design

Material Selection Reality Check

Yeah, we love reclaimed wood and recycled steel, but we're not gonna spec something just because it sounds green. Every material gets evaluated for its full lifecycle - embodied carbon, durability, maintenance needs, and whether it'll actually perform in our climate. Sometimes the "boring" choice is the sustainable one.

Energy efficient systems

Systems That Work Together

Your HVAC, lighting, and envelope need to play nice with each other. We work with mechanical engineers from the concept phase, not as an afterthought. Heat recovery ventilators, smart glazing, thermal mass - it's all coordinated so you're not fighting against your own building systems.

LEED certified project

Certifications We Actually Care About

We've done LEED, Passive House, WELL Building, and Net Zero projects. But here's the thing - we don't push certifications unless they make sense for your goals. Sometimes they're worth it for the rigor and third-party verification. Other times, they're just extra paperwork and cost.

LEED Certified
18 Projects
Passive House
12 Projects
Net Zero Ready
8 Projects
WELL Building
5 Projects

What we do insist on is energy modeling and post-occupancy verification. You'd be surprised how many "green" buildings don't actually perform as designed because nobody bothered to check.

Let's Talk About Your Sustainable Project

Whether you're aiming for net-zero or just want a building that doesn't cost a fortune to heat, we're here to figure out what works for your site, budget, and goals.

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