Building Green Isn't Just a Checkbox for Us

We've been in the trenches of sustainable design since way before it was cool. Here's what we've actually accomplished and where we're headed next.

Real Numbers, Real Impact

Look, we're not gonna sugarcoat it - sustainable architecture takes effort. But the results? They speak louder than any marketing fluff ever could.

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Tons CO2 Saved

across all our completed projects since 2018

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Energy Reduction

average decrease vs. conventional builds

LEED Projects

certified buildings that actually work as intended

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Liters Water Saved

annually through smart water systems

Certifications We Actually Care About

There's a bunch of green building certs out there, but we focus on the ones that push us to do better work, not just better paperwork.

LEED Accreditation

We've got team members with LEED AP credentials who've been doing this since the program started getting traction in Canada.

Passive House Certified

The gold standard for energy efficiency. Yeah, it's tough to achieve, but the heating bills our clients see? Worth it.

Living Building Challenge

This one's basically the Mount Everest of green building. We're working on our second project right now.

How We Actually Do This Stuff

Site Analysis That Goes Deep

We spend way more time than most firms studying sun paths, wind patterns, and local ecosystems. Sometimes clients think we're overdoing it until they see their energy bills.

Material Sourcing We Can Stand Behind

Local materials when possible, reclaimed when it makes sense, and always checking the full lifecycle impact. We've got relationships with BC suppliers who get what we're trying to do.

Energy Modeling Before Breaking Ground

We run detailed simulations so there aren't any surprises later. Found out the hard way on an early project that assumptions don't cut it in Vancouver's climate.

Post-Occupancy Follow-Up

We check in a year later to see if the building's performing like we promised. It's rare in this industry, but it keeps us honest and helps us get better.

Tech We're Working With Right Now

Sustainability isn't just about solar panels anymore. Here's the stuff that's actually making a difference in our recent projects.

Solar + Battery Storage

We're pairing PV systems with Tesla Powerwalls and similar tech. Grid independence is getting real.

Living Roofs & Walls

Not just pretty - they handle stormwater, insulate like crazy, and bring some nature back to urban spaces.

Geothermal Systems

Higher upfront cost, but the ongoing savings are nuts. Perfect for Vancouver's mild climate.

Smart Building Management

We're integrating IoT sensors and AI-driven HVAC controls that learn usage patterns and optimize themselves. Sounds fancy, but it basically means buildings that don't waste energy when nobody's around.

% avg energy reduction with smart controls

CASE STUDY

The Kitsilano Net-Zero Project

This one was a challenge - retrofitting a 1970s commercial building to net-zero standards while keeping it occupied. Took us 18 months but we pulled it off.

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Energy Reduction

$47K

Annual Savings

"The building actually generates more power than it uses now. First month with a negative utility bill was pretty surreal." - Property Owner

Where We're Going From Here

Sustainability isn't a destination - it's more like constantly moving goalposts. Here's what we're focused on for the next few years.

2026

Carbon-Neutral Operations

Getting our own office and processes to net-zero. Can't really preach it if we're not living it ourselves.

2027

Mass Timber Expertise

BC's got amazing timber resources and the tech's finally catching up. We're diving deep into CLT and glulam construction methods.

2028

Regenerative Design Standards

Going beyond "do no harm" to actually improving ecosystems. It's ambitious but somebody's gotta push the envelope.

Let's Talk About Your Project

Whether you're starting from scratch or retrofitting an existing building, we'd love to help you figure out how far you can push the sustainability envelope.

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