Building With Nature, Not Against It

We're not gonna pretend we've got all the answers, but we're damn sure trying. Every project's a chance to reduce carbon, save energy, and actually leave things better than we found 'em.

Our Sustainability Dashboard

Real numbers from real projects. We track everything because honestly, if you're not measuring it, you're probably not improving it.

42%

Avg. Energy Reduction

Compared to baseline buildings in the Toronto area. We're talking actual utility bills, not theoretical models.

38%

Water Conservation

Through smart fixtures, greywater systems, and rainwater harvesting where it makes sense.

850

Tonnes CO2 Offset

Annual carbon offset across our completed projects in 2024 alone. That's equivalent to planting about 14,000 trees.

67%

Material Recycling Rate

Construction waste diverted from landfills through careful deconstruction and material reuse programs.

Environmental Impact Timeline

2023-2024

Achieved LEED Gold certification on three major commercial builds. Wasn't easy - took about six months longer than standard builds, but the long-term savings made it worth it.

2024-Present

Partnered with local renewable energy providers. Now all our new builds come with solar-ready infrastructure as standard - even if clients don't install panels right away, the option's there.

Looking Ahead

Working on our first net-zero heritage restoration. People think old buildings can't be sustainable, but they're wrong. Just gotta be creative about it.

Sustainable Building Design

Our Green Building Approach

We don't do sustainability as an add-on. It's baked into every decision from day one - site selection, material sourcing, orientation, everything.

LEED Certification

Certified Projects 18
LEED Gold 7
LEED Platinum 2

What We Actually Do

Concrete actions, not just pretty words on a website

Solar Integration

Renewable Energy Integration

We've installed solar on about 60% of our projects over the last three years. Geothermal's trickier in Toronto's dense urban core, but we make it work when the site allows. One of our commercial clients saw their energy costs drop by half in the first year.

  • Building-integrated photovoltaics
  • Geothermal heating & cooling
  • Smart energy management systems
Sustainable Materials

Material Selection & Sourcing

Local materials when possible - cuts down on transport emissions and supports Ontario suppliers. We've got relationships with salvage yards across the GTA and reuse heritage materials in new construction. Sometimes the old stuff's actually better quality than what you can buy new.

  • Reclaimed & recycled materials
  • Low-VOC finishes & paints
  • FSC-certified wood products
Green Infrastructure

Green Infrastructure

Living roofs aren't just for show - they actually work. Cut cooling costs, manage stormwater, and give pollinators a place to hang out in the middle of downtown. We've done twelve green roofs in the past two years and they're performing even better than projected.

  • Extensive & intensive green roofs
  • Rainwater harvesting systems
  • Native plantings & biodiversity

The Real Talk About Heritage & Sustainability

People think you gotta choose between preserving old buildings and being environmentally responsible. That's BS. Some of our most sustainable projects are heritage restorations.

The embodied carbon in existing structures is huge - tearing down and rebuilding wastes all that energy. We've retrofitted century-old buildings to near-passive house standards. Takes patience and creativity, but it can be done.

Plus, old buildings were often designed for natural ventilation and daylighting before we had cheap electricity. Sometimes the best sustainable design is just restoring what was already there.

Check Out Our Heritage Projects
Heritage Building
Sustainable Restoration

Sustainability Standards We Follow

We're certified in the stuff that actually matters

LEED Accreditation

Three of our lead architects are LEED APs. Been through the process enough times that we know all the shortcuts and gotchas.

Passive House Certified

Passive house standard's no joke - super tight building envelope, crazy good insulation. We've done two certified projects and they're basically free to heat.

Canada Green Building Council

Active members since 2019. We're working with them on updating standards for heritage building retrofits in dense urban environments.

Let's Build Something That Actually Lasts

Whether you're planning a new build or restoring something old, we can help make it sustainable without compromising on design. No greenwashing, just honest work.

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