Look, we're not gonna preach about saving the planet while designing energy-guzzling buildings. That'd be ridiculous. For us, sustainability isn't some marketing checkbox - it's literally how we approach every single project that comes through our door.
Been doing this for years now, and honestly? The tech and methods keep getting better. We're kinda obsessed with it.
Over the past 8 years, we've tracked everything. Here's what our projects have actually accomplished - no fluff, just data.
Average Energy Reduction
vs. conventional buildsWater Conservation
through smart systemsTonnes CO2 Offset
annually across projectsMaterial Recycling Rate
in renovation projects
There's no magic formula here. Just good planning, smart material choices, and actually giving a damn about long-term performance instead of just the ribbon-cutting photo op.
Before we even think about fancy tech, we optimize orientation, natural ventilation, and daylighting. Your building should work WITH the environment, not fight against it. We've cut heating costs by 40% on some projects just through smart positioning and window placement.
We track the embodied carbon of every major material. Local sourcing when possible, reclaimed when it makes sense, and always considering the full lifecycle. Had a client recently who was shocked we suggested keeping their existing brick facade - turns out the "greenest" material is often what's already there.
Geothermal, solar thermal, greywater recycling - yeah, we do all that. But only when it makes actual sense for your budget and usage patterns. We're not gonna sell you a $60k solar array if your roof orientation sucks.
We've racked up some credentials over the years. They're not trophies - they're proof we know what we're doing.
Three of our team members are LEED APs. We've delivered 12 LEED-certified projects, including 4 Gold and 2 Platinum ratings. The Platinum ones? Those were fun challenges.
Completed Passive House training in 2019. Built 5 certified Passive Houses across Ontario. The energy bills on these things are honestly ridiculous - clients barely heat them even in January.
Active members of the Canada Green Building Council since 2017. We don't just show up for the conferences - we've contributed to two policy papers on embodied carbon in the built environment.
Designed 8 net-zero ready buildings. Three are already operating at net-zero with solar PV. The goal? Make every project net-zero capable by 2028, even if clients don't install panels right away.
Getting certified in health-focused design this year. Sustainability isn't just about energy - it's about creating spaces where people actually feel good. Air quality, lighting, acoustics - all that matters too.
Currently working on our first LBC project - yeah, it's ambitious. This is basically the Olympics of green building. Targeting petal certification for a commercial space in Leslieville. Fingers crossed.
Here's the thing - a building doesn't exist in a vacuum. We think about the whole ecosystem: stormwater management, urban heat island effect, habitat creation, even how your project affects the neighborhood's walkability.
Rain gardens, bioswales, permeable paving - we treat stormwater as a resource, not a problem. One of our commercial projects reduced runoff by 75% while creating this gorgeous courtyard space.
We work with native plant specialists to create landscapes that support local pollinators and birds. No more water-sucking lawns. One client's garden now attracts 15+ bird species - they send us photos all the time.
Bike storage, walkability, transit access - we push for this stuff in every project. The greenest trip is the one you don't need a car for. We've convinced more than one client to reduce parking and add a bike workshop instead.
Whether you're aiming for Passive House, LEED, or just want a building that won't cost a fortune to operate - we've done it before and we'll figure out what works for YOUR project. No cookie-cutter solutions, no greenwashing.
A few examples of what we've been working on lately
LEED Platinum | Passive House Certified
3,200 sq ft residence with 89% energy reduction. Annual heating cost? About $200. No joke.
LEED Gold | Net-Zero Ready
15,000 sq ft adaptive reuse. Kept 80% of existing structure. Green roof supports local bee colonies.
EnerGuide 85
1920s home transformed. Geothermal heating, triple-glazed windows, and the original hardwood floors look amazing.