Building Greener,
Living Better

We're not just designing spaces anymore - we're rethinking how buildings can actually give back to the environment instead of taking from it.

Sustainable design approach
OUR PHILOSOPHY

Why We Care About This Stuff

Look, I'll be honest - ten years ago, "green building" felt like this trendy checkbox clients wanted ticked. Fast forward to now, and it's literally the foundation of everything we do. Climate change isn't some distant threat anymore, it's happening right outside our studio windows.

Every project we take on starts with one question: how can this building use less, waste less, and last longer? Sometimes that means pushing back on conventional methods, sometimes it costs a bit more upfront. But the buildings we're creating now? They'll be cutting energy bills and carbon emissions for the next 50+ years.

82%

Avg. Energy Reduction

47

LEED Projects

94%

Waste Diverted

Our Certifications & Credentials

We've jumped through a lot of hoops to make sure we actually know what we're talking about when it comes to green building.

LEED Accredited

Multiple LEED AP professionals on our team who've been certified since 2016. We've guided 47 projects through the certification process.

CaGBC Member

Active members of the Canada Green Building Council. We don't just follow their standards - we help shape them through committee work.

Passive House

Certified Passive House designers. Yeah, it's intense, but these buildings use like 90% less energy for heating and cooling.

Net Zero Ready

Trained in net-zero design principles. Our goal? Buildings that produce as much energy as they consume.

Real Numbers from Real Projects

We track everything because honestly, what's the point of calling yourself sustainable if you can't prove it? Here's what our completed projects have achieved over the past 3 years:

1,247 tonnes

CO2 emissions prevented annually across our portfolio

3.2M litres

Water saved through rainwater harvesting & low-flow fixtures

67%

Average reduction in operational energy vs. baseline code

89%

Construction waste diverted from landfills through recycling

Energy efficient building metrics
MATERIALS LIBRARY

What We're Building With

Picking the right materials is where a lot of the magic happens. We've spent years vetting suppliers, testing products, and figuring out what actually works in Toronto's climate.

Reclaimed timber
Reclaimed & FSC Timber

We're obsessed with reclaimed wood - every beam has a story, plus you're keeping perfectly good material out of the dump. When we need new timber, it's FSC-certified or nothing.

Carbon Negative
Recycled steel
Recycled Steel & Metal

Most of the steel we spec contains 90%+ recycled content. It's just as strong, often cheaper, and saves a ridiculous amount of energy compared to virgin steel production.

100% Recyclable
Natural insulation
Cellulose & Mineral Wool

Forget fiberglass - we're using blown-in cellulose (basically recycled newspaper) and mineral wool. Better R-values, no off-gassing, and they actually work in our climate.

Low Embodied Energy
Low VOC finishes
Zero-VOC Finishes

Indoor air quality matters more than people think. All our paints, stains, and sealants are zero or ultra-low VOC. Your lungs will thank you, especially in winter when everything's sealed up tight.

Healthier Air
High performance glazing
Triple-Glazed Windows

Windows are basically holes in your thermal envelope, so we don't mess around. Triple-pane, argon-filled, low-E coatings - the whole nine yards. They cost more but pay for themselves in like 7 years.

High Performance
Permeable paving
Permeable Hardscaping

Concrete everywhere is a problem. We use permeable pavers, gravel, and porous concrete that lets rainwater soak back into the ground instead of overwhelming storm sewers.

Stormwater Management
ENERGY SYSTEMS

How We're Ditching Fossil Fuels

Natural gas heating is on its way out, whether the industry likes it or not. We've been designing all-electric buildings for years now, and honestly, the technology's finally caught up to where it needs to be.

Solar PV Arrays

We're putting solar panels on every south-facing roof we can. Grid-tied systems with net metering mean you're basically running your meter backwards on sunny days.

Heat Pump Systems

Air-source or ground-source heat pumps are our go-to now. They're stupidly efficient - moving heat instead of creating it. Even in Toronto winters, modern cold-climate units work great.

Greywater Recovery

Why heat fresh cold water when you can capture heat from shower and sink drains? These systems are weirdly effective and super simple to maintain.

Rainwater Harvesting

Cisterns for irrigation and toilet flushing. Toronto gets plenty of rain - might as well use it instead of treated municipal water for stuff that doesn't need to be drinkable.

Solar energy systems

Let's Build Something That Lasts

Whether you're starting from scratch or renovating an existing space, we can help you hit your sustainability goals without compromising on design or budget. Let's talk about what's possible.

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