Look, we've been doing this sustainability thing since before it was trendy. For us, it's not about slapping solar panels on a roof and calling it a day—it's woven into every decision we make, from site selection to material choices to how a building actually performs year after year.
Real metrics from actual projects we've completed across Canada
% Average Energy Reduction
% Water Use Decrease
% Materials Sourced Locally
% Construction Waste Diverted
Gold & Platinum Projects
Designer & Consultant
Since 2017
Emerging Professionals
Forget the theoretical stuff—here's what sustainable design looks like in practice
Before we even think about mechanical systems, we're obsessing over building orientation, thermal mass, and natural ventilation. Get these right, and you're already halfway there. We've cut HVAC loads by 60% on some projects just by being smart about windows and overhangs.
We're picky about what goes into our buildings. Low-VOC everything, FSC-certified wood, recycled content where it makes sense. And yeah, we calculate embodied carbon now—it's not just about operational energy anymore. Local sourcing cuts transportation emissions and supports our community.
Rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, drought-resistant landscaping—we treat water like the precious resource it is. On our last commercial project, we reduced potable water use by 45% through smart fixtures and a closed-loop cooling system.
"The toughest part isn't the tech—it's convincing clients that paying a bit more upfront will save them a fortune down the road. Once they see the energy bills after year one, they get it. Every single time."
— Marcus Halrion, Principal Architect
Real buildings, real performance data, real lessons learned
A 3,200 sq ft family home that uses 90% less heating energy than code minimum. Triple-glazed windows, super-insulated envelope, and an HRV system that recovers 95% of heat from exhaust air. The owners' heating bill? $180 for the entire winter.
A 45,000 sq ft office retrofit that turned a 1970s energy hog into a showcase for adaptive reuse. We kept the structure, upgraded everything else. The green roof manages stormwater and dropped cooling costs by 35%. Tenants report better productivity and fewer sick days.
120 residential units plus retail on a former brownfield site. We designed a district energy system that shares heating and cooling across buildings. Bioswales and permeable paving handle 100% of stormwater onsite. The whole development runs on renewable energy.
We're always testing new approaches and technologies—some work great, some don't. Here's what we're excited about right now.
Ground-source heat pumps are expensive upfront but they're absolute workhorses. We've got projects running for 8 years with zero issues and crazy-low operating costs.
CLT and glulam are game-changers. Sequester carbon, faster construction, and honestly? They just look incredible. Ontario's building codes are finally catching up.
IoT sensors that actually make buildings smarter, not just more complicated. Real-time energy monitoring helps us fine-tune performance post-occupancy.
Turns out people actually need nature. Living walls, natural materials, views to greenspace—it's not just aesthetics, it's mental health.
Whether you're planning a new build or looking to retrofit an existing property, we'd love to show you what's possible when sustainability isn't an afterthought. No greenwashing, no BS—just good design that performs.
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